The Mimio Teaching System

How to Install and Use a Mimio BoardCelinda Rogers545-E-Learning Design and TechnologiesDebra LynchApril 22, 2013

IntroductionThis tutorial is designed to train educators in how to setup and use a Mimio Board. The demand for incorporating technology into the classroom is huge right now, especially with the development of the new Common Core Standards. It is important that educators know what types of technology devices are out there and how to use them in the classroom. The Mimio Board is just one type of teaching device.

What You Will DoWatch the presentation.Take a short quiz.NavigationUse the navigation tools at the bottom left hand corner of the screen to replay information, fast-forward or pause through out the tutorial.

It takes any dry erase board and makes it an interactive and digital board.The Mimio Board is a small device that hooks to a white board either magnetically or with the use of suction cups. It can easily be removed when it is not in use and can be moved to different classrooms.

Mimio barStylusClassroom softwareAnd a USB flash drive for wireless use or a USB cable.

Parts

First, you need install the software on your computer.To do this, you simple insert the CD and follow the prompts for installation.

Step 1

Attach the Mimio bar to the dry erase board.

Step 2This can be done by using suction cups, magnetic strips, or clips depending on how your Mimio bar came.

Insert the USB drive into your computer or USB cable if you are not using a wireless system.

USB Flash DriveUSB CableStep 3

Calibrate the system. Make sure you computer is opened up to the calibration screen. Then push the calibration button on the Mimio bar.

Step 4Follow the instructions that appear on the board. There will be 9 Xs that appear. Use the stylus to press in the middle of each one.

Interactive mode means that your computer is turned on and you are controlling the computer using the stylus pen.Capture mode means you are taking hand written notes and using the Mimio bar to record the information you write.

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ToolsAnnotationSpot LightRevealCalibrationInteractive Mode

Capture ModeNew PageCopy PagePrint PageMaximize and MinimizeCalibration

Educators can use the Mimio Board to create interactive lessons, where the students can get a hands on approach to learning.Anything you can do on a computer you can do using the Mimio Board.The stylus works as a mouse to navigate through lessons and material. It is easy to import images from your desktop or an internet source.

For more information and ideas on how to use the Mimio Board in your classroom please visit.

www.mimio.comwww.mimioconnect.com

QuizUse the follow link to access the quiz portion of this tutorial. In this quiz you will be asked 9 questions based on the information you have just learned.