Ask a Master

Ask a Master allows you to contact a Mimio Master to pose a question, raise an issue, or explore a situation on any topic. Masters are practicing teachers, tech coordinators, and other educators who have completed a rigorous course of study on how to use interactive teaching and interactive technology products in the classroom. Their answers to your queries will add new ideas and methods to your teaching.

Question:

Do I have to buy software to open a .ink file?

  • Submitted By:
    Nancy Brown
  • Date:
    Jul. 7, 2011

Answer:Thank you for your excellent question concerning MimioStudio software! I am very pleased to inform you that our MimioStudio software is free to download at your convenience. After downloading and installing MimioStudio software, you will be able to open any of the .ink or .mcf that you download from MimioConnect! MimioConnect offers thousands of free lessons from across the curriculum. Each of these lessons can be used in your classroom as is or edited to fit the unique needs of your students using MimioStudio software. To download and install the latest version of MimioStudio, please visit http://www.mimio.dymo.com/en-US/Support/Downloads.aspx . The software is available for both the Mac or PC. Please watch the short video below to learn how easy it is to download and install MimioStudio software!


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Travis Rink Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

How do I export just a single folder of images that I assembled from the Gallery as an .mcf?

  • Submitted By:
    Leslie M.
  • Date:
    Jun. 24, 2011

Answer: Have you ever downloaded or created your own Gallery file and wanted to share it with another teacher or transfer it to a different computer? This short Ask a Master video demonstrates how simple it is to export a single .mcf so you can do this as well as how to backup and share your entire Gallery. The ability to export your Gallery files makes it so easy to share your content between computers as well as with teachers around the world. Try it today!

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Cameron.Nichols Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

Can you have two flashes files (like a sound and a check mark) attached to one image?

  • Submitted By:
    Janet C.
  • Date:
    Jun. 15, 2011

Answer:

You certainly can! This video demonstrates a technique where you have the ability to use a sound effect and a sign of validation (check or x mark) with a single picture, The video's step by step process will enable you to try this technique out on some ideas you might have otherwise thought impossible! Watch the video and pick up a tip or two!

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Mimio Master:
Tracy Tishion Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager Mimio Certified Trainer

Question:

How can I incorporate fractions into a Mimio notebook page without having to copy and paste them in from outside sources?

  • Submitted By:
    Nita McKissack
  • Date:
    Jun. 15, 2011

Answer:

Watch and See! This video will demonstrate how the fraction generator works to create fractions right on a notebook page. How to save these newly created fractions and the generator itself to your Mimio gallery will be shown as well! Check out this time saving process!

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Tracy Tishion Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager Mimio Certified Trainer

Question:

How can I use Mimio's "Screen Annotation" tool in my classroom?

  • Submitted By:
  • Date:
    Jun. 15, 2011

Answer:

What if you could use all of your interactive MimioTools outside of MimioStudio Notebook? The Mimio Screen Annotation mode allows you to use your Mimio Tools with any application outside of MimioStudio Notebook including: web pages, PowerPoint presentations, Word and PDF documents, and other software! This short video explains how to use Screen Annotation mode. It also provides several examples of how this amazing feature can be utilized to make your classroom more interactive. You'll also learn where to find your saved annotations, how to rename them, and finally, how to bring them back into Mimio Notebook.

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Cameron.Nichols Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

How can I download Gallery Files (.mcf)?

  • Submitted By:
  • Date:
    Jun. 15, 2011

Answer:

Are you wondering how to download your favorite Gallery files found on MimioConnect? Well, this brief video takes you through the simple process of finding the Gallery file on MimioConnect, downloading it to your computer and also how to load the content directly into your Gallery. Adding wonderful Gallery files such as this one will certainly allow you to create more exciting and interactive lessons for your classroom. Watch and learn!

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Cameron.Nichols Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

How can I import ExamView tests for use with the MimioVote assessment system?

  • Submitted By:
  • Date:
    Jun. 14, 2011

Answer:

Do you already have test questions for your students that you created in Exam View? This short video explains how easy it is to import into your MimioStudio Notebook so that they can be used with your MimioVote Assessment System. Watch and see!

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Travis Rink Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

I am new to MimioConnect. What is an Ask a Master question?

  • Submitted By:
  • Date:
    Jun. 14, 2011

Answer:

Would you like to ask a Mimio Master about how you can make your classroom more interactive using Mimio Interactive Teaching Technologies? This short video explains how easy it is to contact a Mimio Master about your Mimio technology. Watch and see!

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Paul Gigliotti Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

What is "Object Cloning?"

  • Submitted By:
  • Date:
    Jun. 14, 2011

Answer:

Watch and see! This short video explains how you can use "object cloning" in your classroom to create exciting interactive activities for your students!

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Paul Gigliotti Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager

Question:

This is a MimioConnect Video!

Watch this video to learn how to edit an existing lesson of yours on MimioConnect and share it!

  • Submitted By:
    Susan Ricci
  • Date:
    Jun. 14, 2011

Answer:

MimioConnect makes it easy for you to edit any interactive lesson you have already posted to the site. Your edited interactive activities can then be reposted to MimioConnect with the click of your mouse. This short video explains the process of editing and updating your MimioConnect lessons. Watch and see!

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Travis Rink Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager


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