BlackBoard Question of the Week

Q. I have loaded Powerpoint presentations in Wimba Classroom, then realized I want to make changes; the result is that I have two or  three versions of a presentation in Wimba.  Is there a way to delete the ones I don’t want?

A. Here’s how to remove Powerpoint presentations from Wimba Classroom:

1. Log into Blackboard and click on Wimba Classroom.
2. Click on the room where you have uploaded your Powerpoint slides.
   Before you click on Enter Room, you will see a button for Add and Manage Content toward the top of the window .
3. Click the Add and Manage Content button.
4. Click Add and Manage Room Content.
5. In the Modify Room window, click on the trashcan icon to the right of the presentation you want to remove, then click OK to remove it.

Q. I’m considering submitting a PowerPoint presentation for an assignment. The assignment is to be posted on the discussion board. Are there any compatibility issues? I’m using PowerPoint 2003. Should I avoid using builds, transitions and animations?
 

A. You can attach your PowerPoint file with builds, transitions, and animations to a discussion board post. Anyone in your class who has either PowerPoint 2003 or 2007 should be able to view your presentation. If there is anyone who does not have PowerPoint, they can download a free viewer from Microsoft.