DYMO/Mimio Launches MimioStudio 9.12 and ActivityWizard Educational Software in Russia

MOSCOW, April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

New Standard for Lesson Creation Has Intelligent Activity Builder to Maximize Efficiency, Appeal of Instruction

DYMO™/Mimio® now offers educators in Russia a new Russian-language version of its most innovative interactive educational technology yet - MimioStudio™ 9.12 software featuring the ground-breaking MimioStudio ActivityWizard. An intelligent solution for generating interactive, high-quality activities and lessons in minutes, MimioStudio ActivityWizard makes it easier than ever for teachers in Russia to provide students with multiple learning opportunities based upon proven instructional design principles. 

A uniquely intelligent activity creator, the MimioStudio ActivityWizard allows teachers to generate exercises targeted for specific ages and grade levels, across core subjects such as languages, arts, math, science and social studies. The ActivityWizard automatically populates the activity template with relevant facts from an extensive knowledge engine. Teachers can be confident they are building appropriate exercises into their lessons.

"We are delighted that teachers in Russia may now use this new standard for creating interactive exercises and lessons," said Konstantin Izmaylov, Market Development Manager for Russia, DYMO/Mimio. "MimioStudio 9.12 software with the new ActivityWizard easily automates the creation process, saving teachers time while minimizing errors. When used with other MimioClassroom products, it significantly enhances the creation and implementation of impactful classroom instructional materials."

MimioStudio 9.12 software seamlessly integrates with the complete MimioClassroom suite of innovative and award-winning products, which can transform a conventional classroom into an engaging learning environment. The MimioClassroom family includes: MimioTeach™ interactive system, which converts any dry erase board into a fully-interactive whiteboard; MimioVote™ assessment system; MimioView™ document camera; MimioPad™ wireless tablet; and MimioCapture™ ink recording system.  

A truly universal solution, MimioStudio 9.12 software is compatible with Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems, and is available in 33 languages, including Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Italian and UK English.

MimioStudio 9.12 Software - Interactive teaching made easy:

• Connect your interactive classroom - Integrates MimioTeach, MimioVote, MimioView, MimioCapture and MimioPad devices seamlessly for a truly user-friendly interactive technology classroom experience
• Maximize learning appeal and effectiveness - Offers a built-in knowledge engine for teachers to generate high-quality, engaging teaching exercises across core subjects in minutes
• Save teachers valuable time - Includes MimioStudio Gradebook to automatically record student answers, eliminating the need for teachers to hand-grade tests when used with the MimioVote student assessment system
• Collaborate and share - Imports files from other interactive teaching technologies so teachers can use content they already have
• Universal solution - Available for download at http://www.mimio.dymo.com in 33 languages, with compatibility for Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems

Russian educators got their first look at and hands-on demonstrations of the new generation of MimioStudio and its ActivityWizard creation tool at the 16th Russian Education Forum 2012, which took place March 27 - 29 at the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre in Moscow. A leading conference for school and university teachers and administrators, the Russian Education Forum is a showcase for educational equipment, security systems, information systems, program products and remote educational systems.

DYMO/Mimio also hosted a Partner Event for more than 70 distributors of educational equipment from throughout Russia, who had the opportunity to learn about and demonstrate the MimioStudio 9.12 software and MimioStudio ActivityWizard.

To learn more about DYMO/Mimio, visit http://www.mimio.dymo.com. You can also follow DYMO/Mimio on Twitter @MimioTechnology and via Facebook at facebook.com/DYMO.Mimio. Download lesson plans and connect with other educators at http://www.mimioconnect.com and view helpful how-to videos by Mimio Masters on the DYMO/Mimio YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/dymomimio.

DYMO/Mimio was named the 2011 winner for "Best Educational Use of a Device-Specific Application" in the CODiE Awards, a 2011 red dot Award winner for product design, a 2011 IDEA Awards finalist, Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence winner in 2011, Scholastic Administrator's "Best in Tech 2009 & 2010," one of District Administration's "Top 100 Products" in 2010 and 2011, Scholastic Instructor magazine's Teacher's Pick "Best of 2009," and the 2009 ECOO Vendor Excellence Award winner in both "Best Education Solution" and "Best Technology Product."

About Newell Rubbermaid

DYMO is the master brand name for the Newell Rubbermaid technology portfolio. In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every opportunity, DYMO provides businesses, educational institutions and consumers with innovative and easy ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and satisfaction.

Our DYMO brands are organized into four solutions:     

• DYMO® / Labeling Identification Solutions include DYMO hand-held label makers, PC connected label and postage printers, plus Industrial labeling tools (http://www.dymo.com).
• DYMO™ / CardScan® Contact Management Solutions include CardScan business card scanners and contact management software (http://www.cardscan.com).
• DYMO™ / Endicia® Postage Technologies include Endicia online shipping and mailing services (http://www.endicia.com), as well as customized postage (http://www.pictureitpostage.com). 
• DYMO™ / Mimio® ITT (Interactive Teaching Technologies) include Mimio interactive whiteboard technology, digital ink recorders, document cameras, student response systems and engaging lesson plan content (http://www.mimio.dymo.com).

These complement Newell Rubbermaid's strong portfolio of leading global brands, which also includes Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Levolor®, Paper Mate®, Waterman®, Parker®, Goody®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products® and Aprica®.

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