Wimba and Blackboard have partnered to give Blackboard users free access to Wimba Pronto Basic™, the only instant messaging system designed for educators to advance and promote learning.
Unique features that benefit students, teachers, and educational institutions include:
• Auto-Population of Courses, Organizations & Rosters
• Text Chat
• Group Chat
• Presence Awareness
• VoIP Conferencing (unlimited)
• User Profiles: photo, contact information
• Customizable availability status
• Privacy Features: blocking and invisibility
• Emoticons
• Spanish Language Option
• Meets Accessibility Guidelines
Wimba Pronto Basic also holds the unique distinction of being the only instant messenger powered by wind.
Wimba Pronto™ offers even more robust features, like video conferencing and application sharing, to help educators meet the requirements of 21st Century learners and facilitate effective online collaboration.
To dig deeper consider the features, benefits, requirements, and Licensing Information of Wimba Pronto.
Would you like to get Wimba Pronto Basic?
If you are a system administrator with the login credentials necessary to access the Blackboard extranet login to "Behind the Blackboard"
If you don't have login credentials please contact your system administrator.
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| Auto-Population of Courses, Organizations & Rosters |  |
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| Buddy List |
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| Text Chat |
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| Group Chat |
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| VoIP Conferencing (unlimited) |
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| User Profiles: photo, contact information | |
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| Privacy Features: blocking and invisibility | |
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| Presence Awareness | |
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| Customizable "Availability" Status | |
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| Emoticons | |
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| Spanish Language Option | |
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| Meets Accessibility Guidelines | |
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| Electronic Whiteboard |
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| Application Sharing |
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| Video Conferencing (unlimited) |
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| Queued Chat for Tutoring and Office Hours |
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| School Tab for School-to-Student Communication |
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| Help Desk Functionality |
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| Campus-Wide Instant Notifications |
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| Usage Statistics |
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