Wimba Workshops

Wimba workshops run in real time. You do not need to do Wimba training to attend one of our workshops: the program will download and install automatically when you click on the link below, and your Wimba session coordinator will explain how to use its functions when the session begins. However, for your first visit it is a good idea to arrive at the room 15 minutes earlier so that you are completely set up before the session begins. It is also good idea to have a headset microphone rather than depending on the one built into your laptop or tablet.

Connectivity - Wimba works best on ADSL broadband. If you are using satellite or 3G, you may have variations in your signal quality. If you have ADSL but are using a home network, it is best to plug the broadband straight into your computer for the duration of the session.

  for Wimba sessions

Please note that some of the workshops are at different times than our usual 7-8.30pm

 Week 2
 March 7: Time management - 7pm-8.30pm
 In this workshop we will explore ways to manage your time and organise your life so that you achieve a winning balance.
 
 Week 3
 March 14 - Research skills - 7pm-8.30pm
 In this workshop we offer advice on how to research more efficiently, how to select material, how to store and retrieve your research and how to apply it in assignments.
 
 March 15 - ePortfolio introduction - 2-4pm
 This session will help you to start your ePortfolio. It covers basic steps to get you going live on screen.
 
 March 15 - ePortfolio introduction - 7pm-8.30pm
This session will help you to start your ePortfolio. It covers basic steps to get you going live on screen.
 
 Week 4
 March 19 - ePortfolio help 6.30pm-7.30pm
 This session is to demonstrate solutions for people who have started their ePortfolios and want advice on aspects of it.
 
 March 20 - ePortfolio help
 Session one: 11.30am -12.30pm  Session two: 5.30pm-6.30pm (Repeat sessions - book for one only)
This session is to demonstrate solutions for people who have started their ePortfolios and want advice on aspects of it.
 
March 22 - ePortfolio help
 6.30pm-7.30pm
 This session is to demonstrate solutions for people who have started their ePortfolios and want advice on aspects of it.
 
 Week 6
 April 2 - Academic writing
 This workshop focuses on how to write effective paragraphs, organise and structure arguments and build an academic argument.
 
 Week 8
 April 18 - Giving presentations
 What makes a good PowerPoint presentation? This workshop will help you to make the most of a presentation opportunity.
 
 April 19 - Organise your thinking
 This workshop demonstrates mind-mapping, which may help you to organise your ideas for assignments.
 
 Week 9 - Anzac Day
 April 23 - Giving presentations
 What makes a good PowerPoint presentation? This workshop will help you to make the most of a presentation opportunity
 
 Week 10
 May 2 - Understanding grammar
 This popular workshop discusses common grammatical errors and shows how to avoid them.
 
 Week 11
 May 9 - Referencing and academic integrity
 Preparing your last written assessment for the semester? This workshop will help you to be sure that your references are in the right places: it's the when, how and why of referencing.
 
 Week 12
 May 16 - Preparing for exams
 In this workshop we discuss tips ands skills to help you prepare for examinations, including how to organise, plan and process information.