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Using wbsLive

Setting up for wbsLive

To get the most out of wbsLive, you'll need to have a headset (with microphone) and webcam (optional) installed.

To use wbsLive you must run a set-up Wizard to make sure it works on your computer. Watch the demonstration below on how to run the Wizard.

Setting up for wbsLive Watch demonstration


To run the wizard go to: http://wbslive.wimba.com/wizard/.

Using wbsLive

Watch the demonstration below on how to interact with the presenter and participants during a wbsLive session. It is vital to get yourself acquainted with the wbsLive classroom environment to participate successfully.

Using wbsLive Watch demonstration


By default, the Ctrl key on your keyboard is the designated Talk Hot Key to broadcast audio (and initiate a simultaneous video and audio broadcast). You may instead select the F8 key, or disable this feature entirely. If disabled, you must click and hold the Talk button. As the Ctrl key controls your talk function, please avoid using Ctrl when you are not talking.

Using the telephone

If you are unable to access a wbsLive seminar via the internet, you can telephone into the room. You should use the phone number and PIN listed on the relevant wbsLive login page. It is advisable to write down the phone number and PIN on paper and keep it with you during the session as a back-up.

You may phone in and login via your PC as well if you don't have a mircophone.

Keypad functions for participants

Keypad functions if phoning-in and do not have access to the interactive tools
*6 Mute/unmute self
*10 Raise hand
*11 Yes poll
*12 No poll

Keypad functions for presenters

Keypad functions if phoning-in and do not have access to the interactive tools
*2 Start/stop archive
*6 Mute/unmute self
*13 Poll summary
*14 Clear yes/no responses
*9 A list of these commands

wbsLive archive

A link to the wbsLive archive will be sent out to you.

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