Horizon Wimba: Reach Beyond the Classroom

Type of Resource: Online Course, Training Tool, Teacher Tools and Information, Administrator Tools and Information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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This company receives great reviews from several universities and organizations for the ease of use of the software and the ongoing, quick, helpful customer support. This software adds a personal component into online learning. Students and teachers can hear each other which extends online learning beyond text. Additionally, learning a language online benefits from an audio/vocal component to be most effective.

Description:

From the website: "Horizon Wimba develops web-based collaboration software designed for online education, language learning and live interactive communications. "Our collaborative applications enable learning professionals to fully embrace the new wave of teaching and learning opportunities afforded by the internet; regardless of geographic location, bandwidth or operating system. Our classroom collaboration solutions enable educators to conduct live, online classes, meetings, office hours and other collaborations, and our language learning tools add oral interaction directly into course content, webpages, study groups and assessments. With simplicity and power, Horizon Wimba adds new dimensions to online, accessible education, enhancing the learning experience for both students and instructors."

Possible uses:

Horizon Wimba offers Live Classroom, EduVoice and WebLab services. These are adaptable to any curriculum or content area. Live Classroom provides a format for live online class, chat rooms, guest lecturers, etc. EduVoice adds vocal collaboration to your courses. WebLab provides services for learning foreign languages. Horizon Wimba will integrate with your current Course Management System.

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Online Course, Training Tool, Teacher Tools and Information, Administrator Tools and Information