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Wimba Voice Tools » Voice Board


Wimba Voice Board: post and listen to voice messages within a discussion board.

Recording a message: 1. Click the Record button (circle) and speak in to a microphone or headset connected to your computer to record your message. 2. Click Pause (two bars) to pause recording; click this button again to resume recording your message. 3. Click Stop (square) when you have completed your message. 4. Click Play (triangle) to listen to your message. Click Record to record the message again.

Adding text to a message: In addition to recording a message, you must also enter a relevant title for your thread in the Subject line box. This field is required. To write a message to accompany your recording, click and type in the large text field at the bottom of the Compose window. Typing a message is optional, but may provide helpful information (such as instructions or an assessment question for users), or text that complements your recording.

Posting a message: When you are satisfied with your recording and you have entered a subject line (as well as any appropriate text), click the Send button in the upper right-hand corner of the Compose window