Mimio Certified Trainer FAQs
What does the Certified Trainer program include?
The Mimio Certified Trainer program is intended to recognize and support educators whose job responsibilities include providing in-depth training to teachers on the effective use of Mimio interactive technology in the classroom. The program offers qualified educators access to Mimio-tested teaching materials and technical support. Successful participants will be qualified to teach Mimio-supported workshops to teachers. While the program uses Mimio hardware and software, its intent is to help educators build replicable, cross-platform skills and knowledge.
The Certified Trainer program prepares educators to plan and lead training sessions in their school or district. For more details about the program, click here.
Who should participate in the Mimio Certified Trainer program?
The Mimio Certified Trainer program is intended primarily for educators who are responsible for technology training in schools and districts within the U.S.
Why do I need to apply to the Train-the-Trainer Event?
In order to provide the ideal hands-on learning environment, we typically limit each Certified Train-the-Trainer Event to a maximum of 12 people. We review applications and send out acceptance notifications, event details, and payment information two months prior to each event.
What are the expected program outcomes?
Mimio is eager to share its expertise with educational technology trainers. It is our expectation that successful participants in the Certified Trainer program will:
- Enhance their knowledge of hardware and software and build their interactive technology skills, including the ability to answer common questions and to respond to typical situations and issues.
- Be able to work with teachers who are using various configurations of Mimio interactive hardware and software.
- Know how to use interactive technologies effectively in the classroom.
- Be able to lead teachers in sessions that teach them how to enhance their classes through the effective use of interactive technologies.
- Be able to demonstrate the training skills necessary to lead effective professional development workshops.
- Be able to demonstrate the organizational skills necessary to prepare, schedule, and evaluate professional development workshops.
What will I gain as a result of my participation in the Mimio Certified Trainer program?
As a Mimio Certified Trainer, you will receive the following:
- Access to classroom-tested Mimio Professional Development workshop files and materials
- Certificate of Completion / Event Syllabi
- The right to post Mimio Certified Trainer logos on websites or blogs, indicating your status as a Mimio Certified Trainer
- Opportunities to earn additional Mimio products for your school or district
- Invitations to join Mimio at educator conferences, trade shows, and other events