Orrs Elementary - MimioConnect / Mimio Votes - March 28, 2014

MimioConnect.com

Mimioconnect.com is an interactive teaching community for anyone with the Mimio products and software. You can find 1,000's of interactive lessons, templates, images and content packs that you can download for free. 

Click HERE to create a free account and have access to all of the resources. You can download individual lessons or entire content packs. Below are some videos you may find helpful when using MimioConnect.

"How to Join MimioConnect"



"Searching for Interactive Lessons"



"How to Download Interactive Lessons"

Mimio Vote:  Using Quick Vote

Using "Quick Vote", in the applications of MimioStudio Tools, or from the middle button on your Teachbar, you can present questions and have your students respond to them. You never have to insert them into MimioNotebook. This works really well with websites for test prep or with other documents that you have already created as assessments.

Click HERE for a printable, downloadable reference card for the Mimio Vote toolbar.

****If you want to store student results, you must first put your class or classes in Mimio Gradebook. Only add your class to the computer that is used for your presentation.*****

Using Quick Vote:

1. On the toolbar, click the Applications icon, and then choose Quick Vote. Or, you can press the 2nd button on the MimioTeach to open Quick Vote.
2. Select the class that will participate in the activity from the Class list.
3. Click Start Polling icon, and then choose the question type to start polling for the question. When all students have responded, polling for the question stops.
4. To stop polling for a question before all students have responded, click Stop Polling icon.
5. Click the letter that corresponds to the correct answer for the question.
6. The results for the current question are saved to the MimioStudio Gradebook along with a screen shot.

Mimio Vote: Creating Assessments from PDF's or other documents

If you already have an assessment on a PDF or Word document, or if you want to select assessment questions from a website, you can use the screen clipping tool instead of typing in questions directly. Once you have your clipped question and answers on your Notebook page, you can add the "Questions and Results" from the Mimio Gallery. 

1. Use the screen clipping tool to put the question on your page.

2. Use the text box to add A, B, C, D to the clipped image, if necessary.

3. Open the Gallery and choose the appropriate universal question response. Double click it or drag to your page.

4. Click on the correct response. Click the gear icon in the bottom right corner if you want to change how the information is displayed to your students. Then, click the check mark.

5. Go to the Gallery and choose a results chart if you want to include that on your Notebook page. 

6. Click the "add new page" in the standard toolbar or go to insert, new page.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to continue adding questions.

The video below will show you how to manipulate the Questions and Results for your Notebook assessment. 

Mimio Vote: Creating original assessments in MimioNotebook to use with the Mimio Votes

Cowan Elementary - Mimio Gallery and MimioConnect - March 27, 2014

MIMIO GALLERY

Click HERE for a downloadable, printable, reference card for the Mimio Gallery.

****Tip: Use singular search terms to get more results.

*****Tip: Think of the Gallery "folder" organization just like your computer. When you search for a file on your computer, you drill down from , "My Computer", "C:", etc... There are subfolders when you see a + sign (or an arrow on a Mac). 

******Tip: You can copy and paste any image, template, multimedia or lesson into a folder of your choice.

1. Gallery file types are divided into 4 parts: Images, Templates, Multimedia, Lesson (The "Lessons" section is not in the Gallery by default. This is available when you add things to the Gallery.)

2. When searching the Gallery, make sure you have one of the folders highlighted. If you want to search the entire Gallery, then highlight Gallery folder. If you are looking for a multimedia music file, then highlight the Music folder.

3. Imported Content Packs can be added from mimioconnect.com

4. Questions and Results are used to create multiple choice questions and can be used with the Mimio Vote system or the MimioMobile app.

5. Screen Annotations is the folder that contains ANY screen annotations that you create. These can  also be inserted into new Notebook files.

6. New Folder - For creating new folders or subfolders. You can also click/drag folders into other folders to create subfolders.

7. Import File - While you can insert files directly into a Notebook file, you can also make entire files a part of your gallery.

8. Copy/Paste - Put any Gallery file into multiple folders. You can also "right-click" to copy and paste files and folders.

9. Import Content Pack - When you download packs from mimioconnect.com to your computer (MCF files), you use this button to put the Content Packs into your Gallery. Or, if another teacher has shared content with you, this is how to organize those files into your Gallery.

10. Export Content Pack - Use this button to share any part of your Gallery with other teachers or save them to a portable drive in order to copy them on to another computer.

Mimio Studio Gallery Features

Using Your Mimio Gallery to Make your Lessons More Effective

Adding Content to your Gallery

MimioConnect.com

Mimioconnect.com is an interactive teaching community for anyone with the Mimio products and software. You can find 1,000's of interactive lessons that you can download for free. 

Click HERE to create a free account and have access to all of the resources. You can download individual lessons or entire content packs. Below are some videos you may find helpful when using MimioConnect.

"How to Join MimioConnect"



"Searching for Interactive Lessons"



"How to Download Interactive Lessons"

Beaverbrook - Mimio Gallery and MimioConnect - March 25, 2014

MIMIO GALLERY

Click HERE for a downloadable, printable, reference card for the Mimio Gallery.

****Tip: Use singular search terms to get more results.

1. Gallery folders are divided into 4 parts: Images, Templates, Multimedia, Lesson (The "Lessons" section is not in the Gallery by default. This is available when you add things to the Gallery.)

2. When searching the Gallery, make sure you have one of the folders highlighted. If you want to search the entire Gallery, then highlight Gallery folder. If you are looking for a multimedia music file, then highlight the Music folder.

3. Imported Content Packs can be added from mimioconnect.com

4. Questions and Results are used to create multiple choice questions and can be used with the Mimio Vote system or the MimioMobile app.

5. Screen Annotations is the folder that contains ANY screen annotations that you create. These can  also be inserted into new Notebook files.

6. New Folder - For creating new folders or subfolders. You can also click/drag folders into other folders to create subfolders.

7. Import File - While you can insert files directly into a Notebook file, you can also make entire files a part of your gallery.

8. Copy/Paste - Put any Gallery file into multiple folders. You can also "right-click" to copy and paste files and folders.

9. Import Content Pack - When you download packs from mimioconnect.com to your computer (MCF files), you use this button to put the Content Packs into your Gallery. Or, if another teacher has shared content with you, this is how to organize those files into your Gallery.

10. Export Content Pack - Use this button to share any part of your Gallery with other teachers or save them to a portable drive in order to copy them on to another computer.

Mimio Studio Gallery Features

Using Your Mimio Gallery to Make your Lessons More Effective

Adding Content to your Gallery

MimioConnect.com

Mimioconnect.com is an interactive teaching community for anyone with the Mimio products and software. You can find 1,000's of interactive lessons that you can download for free. 

Click HERE to create a free account and have access to all of the resources. You can download individual lessons or entire content packs. Below are some videos you may find helpful when using MimioConnect.

"How to Join MimioConnect"



"Searching for Interactive Lessons"



"How to Download Interactive Lessons"

MimioVote - Mimio Quick Vote

Mimio Vote:  Using Quick Vote

Using "Quick Vote", in the applications of MimioStudio Tools, or from the middle button on your Teachbar, you can present questions and have your students respond to them. You never have to insert them into MimioNotebook. This works really well with websites for test prep or with other documents that you have already created as assessments.

Click HERE for a printable, downloadable reference card for the Mimio Vote toolbar.

****If you want to store student results, you must first put your class or classes in Mimio Gradebook.*****

Using Quick Vote:

1. On the toolbar, click the Applications icon, and then choose Quick Vote. Or, you can press the 2nd button on the MimioTeach to open Quick Vote.
2. Select the class that will participate in the activity from the Class list.
3. Click Start Polling icon, and then choose the question type to start polling for the question. When all students have responded, polling for the question stops.
4. To stop polling for a question before all students have responded, click Stop Polling icon.
5. Click the letter that corresponds to the correct answer for the question.
6. The results for the current question are saved to the MimioStudio Gradebook along with a screen shot.

Moore Elementary - MimioConnect - March 21, 2014

MimioConnect.com
Mimioconnect.com is an interactive teaching community for anyone with the Mimio products and software. You can find 1,000's of interactive lessons that you can download for free. Click HERE to create a free account and have access to all of the resources. You can download individual lessons or entire content packs. Below are some videos you may find helpful when using MimioConnect.

"How to Join MimioConnect"



"Searching for Interactive Lessons"



"How to Download Interactive Lessons"

Cowan Elementary - Mimio Core Skills II - March 20, 2014

Inserting files- You can use files (Word docs, PPT's, PDF's, images, multimedia, etc...) that you have already created, in Mimio Studio Notebook. This is a great feature because you and your students can see the whole document and annotate right over it, anywhere on it.  Click here to see a brief video of the 3 methods of inserting your files.

"Screen Clipping"- This is how you can capture ANY image and bring it into Mimio Studio. If you can see it on your computer screen, you can clip it. You can even use the free-form tool to capture JUST the image without the background. This video refers to Mimio version 8. However, you perform the task the same with version 11. Don't forget, if you want the image to remain static on your Notebook page, "Lock" the image. Use the "Selector" tool to select your object. Then, in the menu bar at the top of the page, click "Format", "Locking" then "Lock". 

"Screen Annotation" - You can use the Mimio tools to annotate over Word, PDF's, or sites from the Internet. Any time you perform the screen annotation function, it is automatically saved in your Gallery. Once your screen annotation file is in your Gallery, you can drag it into your Notebook file. To exit screen annotation mode, just click the "mouse" icon, next to "annotation" icon. 

"File Attachment" - You can attach files right into your Notebook file. They become a part of the Notebook file; similar to attaching a file to an email. You can drag attached files into your Notebook software or open the files separately to annotate over them. 

Cowan Elementary - MimioMobile - March 20, 2014

Mimio Mobile
In order to begin  using the mobile device capability with your Mimio hardware/software, follow the steps below. On your teacher computer that is attached to your projector:
>Click Tools
>Click Settings
>Click About
>Highlight "MimioMobile"
>Click "Activate"
>You will then need to put in the license number. Please email me when you are ready to do this. I can not post the license number here but I am happy to email it to you.

Then, download the MimioMobile app to your mobile device and have your students do the same. When you all have the mobile app downloaded, follow the steps below. Also, you can view the guide and videos below for more information.

On your teacher machine, attached to your projector, open your Mimio software and click:
>Tools
>Settings
>Mobile devices
>Teacher device needs to open the MimioMobile app, on his/her mobile device, then scan the QR code displayed on this screen. 
>Once the teacher device has taken control of the computer:
     >Click the "Applications" button on your MimioStudio Toolbox. (The icon is a pencil and paintbrush.)
     >Click "Class Manager"
     >Choose your class (If you have created your class in "Gradebook", you can choose your class. If you just want to do a quick assessment for understanding, or have your students participate in the interactive lesson, just click "Anonymous".)
     >Click "Start Class"
     >Click the QR code to enlarge it
     >Have your students open their MimioMobile app on their mobile device and scan the QR code displayed on your whiteboard.

*******EVERY MOBILE DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK.*******

     >Now everyone is ready to go! As the teacher, you can decide to give different students control of the computer or have up to 9 students collaborate with the lesson being displayed. Just use the tools at the top of your mobile device, or the Collaborate button at the top of your Notebook page. Remember, you can always take back control by clicking the blue button on your device. 

Click HERE for a guide to "Mobile Devices in the Classroom" that you can download or view on Google Drive. The same guide is embedded below for viewing.

 


Click HERE for a video describing the MimioMobile capabilities in your classroom.

Below is a great video with several helpful tips to remember for using the MimoMobile app. 

 

Mimio Connect
Don't forget to go to mimioconnect.com. Create an account to have access to 1,000's of downloadable lessons! You can search by grade level or subject.

Cowan Elementary - Mimio Core Skills I - March 20, 2014

MimioTeach Bar 
Below is a brief video demonstrating how to connect your 
MimioTeach Bar. 

Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable reference guide for the MimioTeach Bar.

TIPS WORTH KNOWING

MOVING YOUR TOOLS AND CHANGING THE VIEW OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PAGE

You may want to place the Tool Bar to the bottom so that students can reach it easily.

• View
• Standard Tool Bar
• Choose placement

You may want to move where your thumbnails appear.

• View
• Tab View
• Choose placement

When you open a created file, you may want the students to focus on the content, not the tool bars.

• View
• Full screen

You may want your Studio Tools in a different place on your screen.

• Click the gray area at the top of the tools and drag the tools where you want them.

To collapse or expand the Studio Tools

• Double click the paintbrush at the top of the Studio Tools to collapse OR expand

If you close your Studio Tools accidentally, you can reopen them by following one of the 4 steps below:

1

• Tools
• Mimo Studio Tools

2

• Clicking the Tools icon in the status bar at the bottom of Notebook

3

• Right clicking on the Mimio Studio icon in the system tray
• Choose tools

4

• Hover near your board and click the top button on the stylus

MimioStudio Tools
Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable, reference guide for MimioStudio Tools. Below are some brief videos demonstrating the MimioStudio basic tools. Some videos refer to an older version. However, the only difference that I see in the videos and the updated version is the icon for the eraser. It is in the same place on the toolbar. It just looks different.  

The video below actually describes some tools that we will cover in upcoming training in addition to this week's training.

Beaverbrook Elementary - Mimio Core Skills II - March 18, 2014

Inserting files- You can use files (Word docs, PPT's, PDF's, images, multimedia, etc...) that you have already created, in Mimio Studio Notebook. This is a great feature because you and your students can see the whole document and annotate right over it, anywhere on it.  Click here to see a brief video of the 3 methods of inserting your files.

"Screen Clipping"- This is how you can capture ANY image and bring it into Mimio Studio. If you can see it on your computer screen, you can clip it. You can even use the free-form tool to capture JUST the image without the background. This video refers to Mimio version 8. However, you perform the task the same with version 11. Don't forget, if you want the image to remain static on your Notebook page, "Lock" the image. Use the "Selector" tool to select your object. Then, in the menu bar at the top of the page, click "Format", "Locking" then "Lock". 

"Screen Annotation" - You can use the Mimio tools to annotate over Word, PDF's, or sites from the Internet. Any time you perform the screen annotation function, it is automatically saved in your Gallery. Once your screen annotation file is in your Gallery, you can drag it into your Notebook file. To exit screen annotation mode, just click the "mouse" icon, next to "annotation" icon. 

"File Attachment" - You can attach files right into your Notebook file. They become a part of the Notebook file; similar to attaching a file to an email. You can drag attached files into your Notebook software or open the files separately to annotate over them. 

Orrs Elementary - Mimio Activity Wizard - March 14, 2014

Mimio Activity Wizard

Click HERE for a user guide for the Activity Wizard. You can view it online or save it to your Google Drive. The same PDF is embedded below.


Click below to view a quick video describing how to create new lessons using the Mimio Activity Wizard.




MimioConnect.com
Mimioconnect.com is an interactive teaching community for anyone with the Mimio products and software. You can find 1,000's of interactive lessons that you can download for free. Click HERE to create a free account and have access to all of the resources. You can download individual lessons or entire content packs. Below are some videos you may find helpful when using MimioConnect.

"How to Join MimioConnect"



"Searching for Interactive Lessons"



"How to Download Interactive Lessons"

Crescent Elementary - Mimio Training - MimioMobile March 13, 2014

Mimio Mobile
In order to begin  using the mobile device capability with your Mimio hardware/software, follow the steps below. On your teacher computer that is attached to your projector:
>Click Tools
>Click Settings
>Click About
>Highlight "MimioMobile"
>Click "Activate"
>You will then need to put in the license number. Please email me when you are ready to do this. I can not post the license number here but I am happy to email it to you.

Then, download the MimioMobile app to your mobile device and have your students do the same. When you all have the mobile app downloaded, follow the steps below. Also, you can view the guide and videos below for more information.

On your teacher machine, attached to your projector, open your Mimio software and click:
>Tools
>Settings
>Mobile devices
>Teacher device needs to open the MimioMobile app, on his/her mobile device, then scan the QR code displayed on this screen. 
>Once the teacher device has taken control of the computer:
     >Click the "Applications" button on your MimioStudio Toolbox. (The icon is a pencil and paintbrush.)
     >Click "Class Manager"
     >Choose your class (If you have created your class in "Gradebook", you can choose your class. If you just want to do a quick assessment for understanding, or have your students participate in the interactive lesson, just click "Anonymous".)
     >Click "Start Class"
     >Click the QR code to enlarge it
     >Have your students open their MimioMobile app on their mobile device and scan the QR code displayed on your whiteboard.

*******EVERY MOBILE DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK.*******

     >Now everyone is ready to go! As the teacher, you can decide to give different students control of the computer or have up to 9 students collaborate with the lesson being displayed. Just use the tools at the top of your mobile device, or the Collaborate button at the top of your Notebook page. Remember, you can always take back control by clicking the blue button on your device. 

Click HERE for a guide to "Mobile Devices in the Classroom" that you can download or view on Google Drive. The same guide is embedded below for viewing.

 


Click HERE for a video describing the MimioMobile capabilities in your classroom.

Below is a great video with several helpful tips to remember for using the MimoMobile app. 

 

Mimio Connect
Don't forget to go to mimioconnect.com. Create an account to have access to 1,000's of downloadable lessons! You can search by grade level or subject.

Crescent Elementary - Mimio TrainingCore Skills II (File Insert, Screen Clipping, Screen Annotation, File Attachment) - March 19, 2014

Inserting files- You can use files (Word docs, PPT's, PDF's, images, multimedia, etc...) that you have already created, in Mimio Studio Notebook. This is a great feature because you and your students can see the whole document and annotate right over it, anywhere on it.  Click here to see a brief video of the 3 methods of inserting your files.

"Screen Clipping"- This is how you can capture ANY image and bring it into Mimio Studio. If you can see it on your computer screen, you can clip it. You can even use the free-form tool to capture JUST the image without the background. This video refers to Mimio version 8. However, you perform the task the same with version 11. Don't forget, if you want the image to remain static on your Notebook page, "Lock" the image. Use the "Selector" tool to select your object. Then, in the menu bar at the top of the page, click "Format", "Locking" then "Lock". 

"Screen Annotation" - You can use the Mimio tools to annotate over Word, PDF's, or sites from the Internet. Any time you perform the screen annotation function, it is automatically saved in your Gallery. Once your screen annotation file is in your Gallery, you can drag it into your Notebook file. To exit screen annotation mode, just click the "mouse" icon, next to "annotation" icon. 

"File Attachment" - You can attach files right into your Notebook file. They become a part of the Notebook file; similar to attaching a file to an email. You can drag attached files into your Notebook software or open the files separately to annotate over them. 

Crescent Elementary - Mimio Core Skills I - March 13, 2014

MimioTeach Bar 
Below is a brief video demonstrating how to connect your 
MimioTeach Bar. 

Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable reference guide for the MimioTeach Bar.

TIPS WORTH KNOWING

MOVING YOUR TOOLS AND CHANGING THE VIEW OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PAGE

You may want to place the Tool Bar to the bottom so that students can reach it easily.

• View
• Standard Tool Bar
• Choose placement

You may want to move where your thumbnails appear.

• View
• Tab View
• Choose placement

When you open a created file, you may want the students to focus on the content, not the tool bars.

• View
• Full screen

You may want your Studio Tools in a different place on your screen.

• Click the gray area at the top of the tools and drag the tools where you want them.

To collapse or expand the Studio Tools

• Double click the paintbrush at the top of the Studio Tools to collapse OR expand

If you close your Studio Tools accidentally, you can reopen them by following one of the 4 steps below:

1

• Tools
• Mimo Studio Tools

2

• Clicking the Tools icon in the status bar at the bottom of Notebook

3

• Right clicking on the Mimio Studio icon in the system tray
• Choose tools

4

• Hover near your board and click the top button on the stylus

MimioStudio Tools
Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable, reference guide for MimioStudio Tools. Below are some brief videos demonstrating the MimioStudio basic tools. Some videos refer to an older version. However, the only difference that I see in the videos and the updated version is the icon for the eraser. It is in the same place on the toolbar. It just looks different.  

The video below actually describes some tools that we will cover in upcoming training in addition to this week's training.

Atkinson - Mimio Training (File Insert, Screen Clipping, Screen Annotation, File Attachment) - March 12, 2014

Inserting files- You can use files (Word docs, PPT's, PDF's, images, multimedia, etc...) that you have already created, in Mimio Studio Notebook. This is a great feature because you and your students can see the whole document and annotate right over it, anywhere on it.  Click here to see a brief video of the 3 methods of inserting your files.

"Screen Clipping"- This is how you can capture ANY image and bring it into Mimio Studio. If you can see it on your computer screen, you can clip it. You can even use the free-form tool to capture JUST the image without the background. This video refers to Mimio version 8. However, you perform the task the same with version 11. Don't forget, if you want the image to remain static on your Notebook page, "Lock" the image. Use the "Selector" tool to select your object. Then, in the menu bar at the top of the page, click "Format", "Locking" then "Lock". 

"Screen Annotation" - You can use the Mimio tools to annotate over Word, PDF's, or sites from the Internet. Any time you perform the screen annotation function, it is automatically saved in your Gallery. Once your screen annotation file is in your Gallery, you can drag it into your Notebook file. To exit screen annotation mode, just click the "mouse" icon, next to "annotation" icon. 

"File Attachment" - You can attach files right into your Notebook file. They become a part of the Notebook file; similar to attaching a file to an email. You can drag attached files into your Notebook software or open the files separately to annotate over them. 

Beaverbrook - Mimio Core Skills - March 11, 2014

MimioTeach Bar 
Below is a brief video demonstrating how to connect your 
MimioTeach Bar. 

Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable reference guide for the MimioTeach Bar.

TIPS WORTH KNOWING

MOVING YOUR TOOLS AND CHANGING THE VIEW OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PAGE

You may want to place the Tool Bar to the bottom so that students can reach it easily.

• View
• Standard Tool Bar
• Choose placement

You may want to move where your thumbnails appear.

• View
• Tab View
• Choose placement

When you open a created file, you may want the students to focus on the content, not the tool bars.

• View
• Full screen

You may want your Studio Tools in a different place on your screen.

• Click the gray area at the top of the tools and drag the tools where you want them.

To collapse or expand the Studio Tools

• Double click the paintbrush at the top of the Studio Tools to collapse OR expand

If you close your Studio Tools accidentally, you can reopen them by following one of the 4 steps below:

1

• Tools
• Mimo Studio Tools

2

• Clicking the Tools icon in the status bar at the bottom of Notebook

3

• Right clicking on the Mimio Studio icon in the system tray
• Choose tools

4

• Hover near your board and click the top button on the stylus

MimioStudio Tools
Please click HERE for a downloadable, printable, reference guide for MimioStudio Tools. Below are some brief videos demonstrating the MimioStudio basic tools. Some videos refer to an older version. However, the only difference that I see in the videos and the updated version is the icon for the eraser. It is in the same place on the toolbar. It just looks different.  

The video below actually describes some tools that we will cover in upcoming training in addition to the tools that we went over on March 11.

***Tools covered on March 11, 2014 (Above is a link for a guide to the Tools)
1. Zoom
2. Pen/Brush
3. Shapes / Lines
4. Selector
5. Text
6. Highlighter
7. Eraser
8. Sizer / Color pallette