Carissa Harvey`s Department of Juvenile Corrections` Mimio

Carissa Harvey
AZ Department of Juvenile Correction
May 12, 2015
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2 classes per day
◦  0745-1020
◦  1245-1520
◦  Longer classes allow for direct instruction and
application of content.
6 week terms, earning half credit per term
}  Year-round
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◦  FSY July-July
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Core classes as well as electives and CTE
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Stay current and give our students newer resources.
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More engaging lessons and activities
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Already have had success with other products by Mimio:
◦  Document Camera (MimioView)
◦  Responders (MimioVote)
◦  Tablets (MimioPad)
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Impressed by the lessons, support, and professional
development that came with the purchase.
http://mimio.com
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We have done blended learning with two of
our social studies teachers.
◦  A+ for half of the class period and direct instruction
for the other.
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Blended works well for credit recovery and for
students that can work well at their own pace.
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Can be challenging in a setting like ours.
◦  Security settings must be heightened.
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More than half of our teachers are
comfortable trying new things with the
Display.
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Currently meets expectations.
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Save money on LCD projectors, light bulbs,
and other products that frequently broke
down after years of use.
Higher increase in student participation.
}  Students teach teachers new tricks
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◦  MimioView
Safety and security has not been an issue so
far.
}  Teachers are very satisfied and happy with
the product.
}  Students feel valued more because we have
current technology just like public schools.
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