Science instructor Linda Edmonds recently participated in Mimio training at Ellis Tech and is practicing by using the technology to prepare her students for a formative assessment using the Curriculum Embedded Performance Task – Energy Uses in CT. Students received instruction in analysis of graphs showing long-term and short-term trends.

A second part of the lesson focused on what makes a GREAT answer to an open ended response question. Finally, students received scaffolding that could then be used as they completed a five paragraph essay.

Mrs. Edmonds commented, “I was amazed at how this piece of technology increased my students’ engagement in the lesson. Mimio allowed me to face my students for the lesson instead of turning my back to write on the board.”

The opportunity to develop a short – 3 slide – lesson and use the “Reveal” tool, colored digital ink and Mimio was exciting. It also was used later that day to clarify classroom issues with a parent by emailing the notes to her at home. Try it – you just might LIKE it!