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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Wimba Voice tools are used to create vocal exercises, allowing teachers and students to make and listen to voice recordings in Moodle. There are 4 Voice tools in Moodle:
Wimba Voice tools are used to create audio recordings directly in Moodle.  The tools can be used by teachers and students. There are several voice tools in Moodle:


#'''Voice Boards''' - This is an audio discussion board where both teachers and students can post recordings which are linked together in a discussion thread.
#'''Voice Boards''' - This is an audio discussion board where both teachers and students can post recordings which are linked together in a discussion thread.
#'''Voice Presentation''' - Web pages are presented alongside a Voice tool. Only the teacher can post the resource with its associated recording. Students can then post an audio comment.
#'''Voice Presentation''' - The teacher can post web content with an associated recording. Students can then post audio comments.
#'''Podcaster''' - Used by the teacher to deliver 'podcasts'. Students can easily download a series of audio recordings (via iTunes or similar software) to mp3 players such as an iPod.
#'''Podcaster''' - Used by the teacher to deliver 'podcasts'. Students can easily download a series of audio recordings (via iTunes or similar software) to mp3 players such as an iPod.
#'''Voice Recorder Block''' - Allows teachers to add vocal messages or announcements to the course homepage.
#'''Voice Authoring''' - Allows teachers to add individual audio recordings throughout Moodle. There are three ways to add them:
##'''Block'''
##'''Activity''' - on your course homepage
##'''HTML Editor''' - you can add audio throughout Moodle via the HTML Editor.  For example, in Forum messages, Quiz questions & Assignment feedback
#'''Voice Email''' - Allows teachers (& optionally) students to record & send audio recordings from Moodle. Voice Emails can be created via the Voice Email Block or Activity
 
The availability of Voice Tools will depend on the version of the Moodle-Wimba integration that you have.  You will need to check with your Moodle Administrator if you are not sure. Versions 3.3.2 and above include all the tools listed.


The Wimba Voice tools are non-standard Moodle modules.
The Wimba Voice tools are non-standard Moodle modules.
[[Image:Wimbavoiceboard.gif|frame|center|A Wimba Voice Board (Instructor's View)]]


== Help on MoodleDocs ==
== Help on MoodleDocs ==
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*[[Wimba/Adding_a_voice_tool|Adding Voice Tools]]
*[[Wimba/Adding_a_voice_tool|Adding Voice Tools]]
*[[Wimba/Voice_tools_index|Managing Voice Tools (Voice Tools Index)]]
*[[Wimba/Voice_tools_index|Managing Voice Tools (Voice Tools Index)]]
[[Image:Wimbavoiceboard.gif|frame|center|Wimba Voice Board (Instructor's View)]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
*[http://www.wimba.com/products/wimbavoice/ Wimba.com] Wimba Voice Tools are a 3rd-party non-standard module
*[http://www.wimba.com/products/wimba_voice/ Wimba.com] Wimba Voice Tools are a 3rd-party non-standard module


[[Category:Teacher]]
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[[Category:Audio]]
[[Category:Block (non-standard)]]

Latest revision as of 11:15, 29 September 2009

Overview

Wimba Voice tools are used to create audio recordings directly in Moodle. The tools can be used by teachers and students. There are several voice tools in Moodle:

  1. Voice Boards - This is an audio discussion board where both teachers and students can post recordings which are linked together in a discussion thread.
  2. Voice Presentation - The teacher can post web content with an associated recording. Students can then post audio comments.
  3. Podcaster - Used by the teacher to deliver 'podcasts'. Students can easily download a series of audio recordings (via iTunes or similar software) to mp3 players such as an iPod.
  4. Voice Authoring - Allows teachers to add individual audio recordings throughout Moodle. There are three ways to add them:
    1. Block
    2. Activity - on your course homepage
    3. HTML Editor - you can add audio throughout Moodle via the HTML Editor. For example, in Forum messages, Quiz questions & Assignment feedback
  5. Voice Email - Allows teachers (& optionally) students to record & send audio recordings from Moodle. Voice Emails can be created via the Voice Email Block or Activity

The availability of Voice Tools will depend on the version of the Moodle-Wimba integration that you have. You will need to check with your Moodle Administrator if you are not sure. Versions 3.3.2 and above include all the tools listed.

The Wimba Voice tools are non-standard Moodle modules.

A Wimba Voice Board (Instructor's View)

Help on MoodleDocs

See also

  • Wimba.com Wimba Voice Tools are a 3rd-party non-standard module