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Upgrading for Wimba Classroom Customers

Begin the planning process early.  Because you can phase in Blackboard Collaborate while still using Wimba, you’ll facilitate the change management process and ensure a smooth—and successful—transition over time.

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Key features for Wimba Users include:

  • Built-in audio conferencing
  • Object-oriented whiteboard
  • Multi-point video
  • Tabbed, private, and supervised chat
  • Seamless integration with Blackboard IM
  • Mobile collaboration from iPad, iPhone, or Android (including Kindle Fire HD)
  • Easy conversion & distribution of MP4 files
  • Stream recordings to any mobile device
  • Lesson plan creation

What's Next?

Get Dual-deploy License

With a dual-deploy license, you get fully-functional, enterprise-wide Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing for testing and training while still running your production Wimba environment. To get your dual-deploy license:

  • Contact your sales representative or email collaboratesales@blackboard.com to purchase a Blackboard Collaborate Professional Services engagement
  • Sign up for our free 8-week Upgrade Cohort Program to learn about Blackboard Collaborate and connect with your peers who are also in the process of upgrading. Register now >

Visit On-Demand Learning Center

From basic recorded training to detailed product documentation, we’re committed to providing comprehensive, on-demand resources to meet your learning needs during the upgrade process and beyond. Explore on-demand training >

 
 

Ready to upgrade?

Contact us today to get started on your upgrade path

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