What is Mimio? 

·        Mimio is a device that can be used with any whiteboard to perform TWO important functions.

1.      Capture, store and share all of your whiteboard notes and ideas digitally.  (Recording Mode)

2.    Turn any whiteboard into an interactive computer screen.  (Interactive Mode)

This sounds complicated, why would I want to use this?

·        This is the question that you are going to answer throughout the day.  This is not an “add on.”  This is a new way to streamline your teaching, make education engaging, communicate with parents and students, and make life easier. 

·         But it is up to you.  There are so many applications of this hardware that you need to determine what works best for you, your curriculum, and your students.  Work with your group today to brainstorm ways to use this technology. 

Recording Mode

Digitally record anything that you write on the whiteboard

In recording mode, the Stylus pens and erasers can be used to draw and erase ink on the whiteboard. 

Using the hardware buttons  

When using the Recording Mode the Mimio hardware buttons can be used to easily access features directly from your whiteboard.    

Storing the digital Ink

If there is a computer nearby, the information will be automatically saved to the computer.  If there isn’t a computer nearby, the Mimio can store hours of material on its own, then it can be downloaded to any computer. 

Interactive Mode

A projector, combined with a Mimio capture device, can be a powerful tool for interactive presentations.

Setup – Fast and Easy!

·        Use the Interactive button on the Mimio device.  Use the pen/mouse to touch the screen on the X.  This will calibrate the Mimio to your whiteboard.

Some Interactive Functions

·        Screen Markup Mode – Take a “picture” of the screen to make annotations

·        Spotlight Tool – Highlight specific areas on the screen

·        Reveal Tool – Expose information in a progressive fashion

·        Web Browser Tool – Use this button to automatically open a web browser

Mimio Notebook - Draw

This program allows you to create and present information.  The information made can be saved as a native Mimio INK file or a variety of other formats including HTML, JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PDF.  Open Mimio Notebook by clicking in the Task Bar in the right corner of your screen. 

Creating Objects  

The mimio Tools enable the creation of a wide variety of objects on any Notebook page. To access the drawing tools:  

1. Start the mimio Tools.  

2. Click on the Draw tab.  

To draw ink:  

1. Click Pen. Other options are highlighter, eraser, lines, or shapes, or add text.  

Mimio Notebook – Gallery and Markups

Mimio Gallery contains organized sets of backgrounds and pictures.  Mimio Markups contains all screen annotations created in the Mimio Screen Markup Mode.

Navigating the Mimio Gallery  

The Mimio Gallery contains organized sets of backgrounds and pictures.  There are four types:

1.   Folder – A folder is used to organize galleries into groups.  A folder can contain other folders or galleries.   

2.   Gallery – A gallery is used to organize related backgrounds and pictures.  A gallery only contains backgrounds and pictures.  

3.   Picture - A picture can be inserted as an object into any Mimio Notebook page.  

4.   Background – A background can be inserted into the background of any Mimio Notebook page.  

To access the Mimio Gallery:  

1. Start the Mimio Tools.  

2. Click on the Gallery tab on the Mimio Tools.  

Markups

Use this area to look at past markups!