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Mimio Training - Session B


 * == Handouts : Software Reference Guides [[file:TOOLBAR 9.0.pdf]]==
 * mimio Tools are fun and easy to use. Watch the series of video recordings below to familiarize yourself with the various toolbars (2 minutes each)
 * Video - [|Using mimio Toolbar - Part 1]
 * Video - [|Using mimio Toolbar - Part 2]
 * Video - [|Using mimio Toolbar - Part 3]
 * video - [|Using MimioPad]
 * Now explore the toolbar and try the different tools. Remember Reveal and Spotlight are now under the Application icon towards the bottom of the toolbar.

MimioNotebook

 * Using the Reveal and Spotlight Tools
 * Make a new page and write a short question in black in with the answer below it then write another question below with its answer below.
 * Click Applications>Reveal and/or Spotlight and move them to show or hide information. Don't forget by using the blue icon in the upper right corner you can adjust the transparency. The red icon closes the Reveal/Spotlight tool.
 * Drawing and Erasing Objects and Creating Text Boxes
 * Make a new page and create a blue rectangle that has a green border
 * Create a purple circle with a black border (hint: To make a perfect circle, hold the shift key while drawing the circle)
 * Create a text box with your name in it.
 * Erase the blue rectangle (don't forget you must use the Selection arrow for this)


 * == MimioStudio Notebook Scavenger Hunt ==


 * Navigate to the Teacher Tools Folder - Open MimioStudio Notebook and the MimioStudio Toolbar
 * From the Mimio Toolbar open the Gallery Browser.
 * Note that there are 4 categories of items that are contained in the Gallery
 * Images-- includes pictures.
 * Templates - includes entire .ink pages
 * Multimedia - includes movies, animations, and audio objects.
 * Lessons - include mimio .ink lessons
 * Use the search box at the the top of the Gallery bar to search for animals
 * Create a 1 page .ink file adding animals to the notebook page. Label the animals using the text tool.
 * Save the file to your H Drive in a folder called //mimio Lessons//
 * In the SEARCH area type Maps. Scroll down to USA Jigsaw
 * In the SEARCH area type Protractor. Drag it onto your Notebook page
 * In the Search area type Die. Drag it onto your page. How can you use this?
 * Exlpore each area: Images, Templates, Multimedia and Lessons
 * In the Search area type Die. Drag it onto your page. How can you use this?
 * Exlpore each area: Images, Templates, Multimedia and Lessons

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 * Modifying an Exisiting Template
 * Review the example lesson (above) - Notice that this lesson was made by creating text boxes with both yellow and blue writing. If you double-click on the textbox, you see that you can edit the current text.
 * Create a similar lesson using the contractions template that fits your grade level and content. It can be a math lesson, science lesson or any other lesson, but use the creation techniques in the "Contractions" lesson.
 * Save the file to your H Drive in a folder called //mimio Lessons// to share.
 * When you have finished we will share these lessons as a group.

=MimioConnect session: =

WGBH Teachers Domain Mimio WGBH Teachers Domain Resources [|Mimio Content Packs]
 * ====Click on the Notebook Resources ====
 * ====Click on MimioConnect ====
 * ====Join ====
 * ====Click on GROUPS Search for Miller - Join Miller Elementary School Group ====
 * Explore MimioConnect by searching for content
 * Download Notebook file

Please watch the following videos to familiarize yourself with MimioStudio Notebook and Toolbar. [|MimioStudio Notebook] [|Searching the MimioStudio Gallery]