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. This program includes the following:
- A three-week Online Training course
- Weekly assignments
- Online discussions
- Best practices of active Mimio teachers
- A weekly live online class (optional)
- Pre-Event Assignments
- “Welcome to the Program” webinar
- Whitepaper reading
- Practical research assignment
- Skills self-assessment
- A two-day Train-the-Trainer event
- In-depth review of Mimio hardware and software configurations
- Review of current teacher-built lessons
- Practice training sessions, with structured feedback
- Follow-up webinars
- Access to replicable, in-service workshop materials
- Access to training and technical support
- Access to members-only resources on MimioConnect
What are the eligibility/application requirements?
The Mimio Certified Trainer program is intended primarily for educators who are responsible for technology training in schools and districts. There are three qualifications for becoming a Mimio Certified Trainer:
- You are an educator in a school or district, and are responsible for training faculty and staff in the use of technology products. You are a creative workshop trainer who understands the needs of local educators and can evangelize about educational technology.
- You model the behaviors of a successful technology change agent, including:
- High expectations for helping teachers teach and students learn.
- A commitment to the concept of lifelong learning.
- A desire to collaborate to bring about change.
- A record of demonstrating innovation in your work.
- You can demonstrate your proficiency in the use of Mimio Interactive hardware and software.
Why do I need to apply to the program?
In order to provide a hands-on learning environment, we typically limit each training cycle to a maximum of 12 people. We review applications and send out acceptance emails two months prior to each event.
When do I pay for the program?
You do not pay until you are accepted into the program. At that time, you will receive an acceptance email that includes instructions for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: check, credit card, and purchase order. When your payment is received, we will register you for the three-week Online Training course and send further information on the Train-the-Trainer event.
What are the expected program outcomes?
Mimio enjoys sharing 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 in-service workshops.
- Be able to demonstrate the organizational skills necessary to prepare, schedule, and evaluate in-service workshops.
If I am accepted into the Mimio Certified Trainer program, what will I receive?
As a Mimio Certified Trainer, you will receive the following:
- Certificates of Completion / Course and Event Syllabi
- The right to post Mimio Certified Trainer logos on websites or blogs, indicating your status as a Mimio Certified Trainer
- Status icon within MimioConnect
- “Getting Started with Mimio Interactive Technologies” workshop
- Workshop Trainer’s guide
- Teaching materials
- Participant workbook
- “Best Practices in the Use of Mimio Interactive Technologies” workshop
- Workshop Trainer’s guide
- Teaching materials
- Participant workbook
- “Integrate Mimio Interactive Technologies into Your Classroom” workshop
- Workshop Trainer’s guide
- Teaching materials
- Participant workbook
- Opportunities to earn additional Mimio products for your school or district
- Invitations to join Mimio at educator conferences, trade shows, and other events
- Access to members-only resources on MimioConnect
What steps do I need to take in order to become a Mimio Certified Trainer?
Your first step to becoming a Mimio Certified Trainer is to apply. You must meet the qualifications listed and be able to commit to the online course and event dates. If you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance email and the preparation schedule. You must then:
- Participate in the three-week Online Training course.
- Participate in the Pre-Event webinar.
- Complete Pre-Event assignments.
- Attend the two-day Train-the-Trainer event.
- Participate in the Post-Training webinar.
After successfully completing the program, what steps would I need to take to keep my Certified Trainer status?
To retain Mimio Certified Trainer status, it is expected that you will:
- Register and actively participate in the Certified Trainers’ area of MimioConnect.
- Participate in quarterly Certified Trainer webinars.
- Deliver a minimum of three workshops during a school year.
- Maintain a minimum quality rating based on workshop feedback from teachers.
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