Instructions for Using Voice Discussions

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Horizon Wimba’s Voice Discussion Board allows learners to discuss topics using both text chat and audio.
Basic Technical Requirements:

  • Java (should already be installed if you’re using Vista)
  • PC headphones or speakers
  • PC microphone
  • A Voice Tools Setup Wizard checks your system for all technical requirements and settings. To use the setup wizard, click on the Voice Discussions icon.

Requirements

  1. After you have run the setup wizard to confirm that your browser is configured, you are ready to Post

 

Logging in

  1. To post to the discussion board, simply enter your name or online nickname. There is no password required (except for administrators).



Voice Discussions Board Diagram



Listening to a Voice Board Message

  1. After launching the discussion board, click on the posted message that appears in the top part of the Voice Board window.
  2. Click the play button that appears in the center right area of the Voice Board window.





Posting a New Message (or a Reply)

  1. To post a new message or a reply to an existing message click the appropriate button in the top left corner of the Voice Board window. A compose or reply window launches.
  2. To begin recording, click on the record button and speak into the microphone.

  3. To end the recording, click on the stop button. (You can also pause, play back and re-record using the appropriate buttons.)

  4. Enter a text message if desired by typing in the text chat area.
  5. When finished with the message, click Send to post it to the Voice Discussion Board.

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