Navigating the M2 AI Co-Teacher Flow and Personal Reflection

Applies to the M2 device only

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to start an activity using Ask M2 – the intelligent co-teacher – and how to make a personal reflection in your Personal Space as a coach.

If you only wish to record a personal observation video with M2 and send it to Reflectivity, please see this  article: How to Share a Personal Observation Video from M2/MirrorTalk to Reflectivity. To learn how to set up a Group Reflection, please visit this article: How to Create a Group and Add Workspace Activities in M2

Getting Started with a Personal M2 Session

1. Turn on the Mirror device and log into your MirrorTalk account. (For setup instructions, refer to the Step-by-Step Guide to Mirror.)

Before starting a session, click the "Settings" button in the top-right corner to adjust your preferences for video, audio recording, or enabling a greeting.

2. Click "New" to start a session. A customization pop-up will appear, allowing you to enter specific instructions. Once completed, click the close button to proceed.

3. The session will begin, and M2 will listen, providing guidance at selected time intervals. To use the Ask M2 feature, press and hold the "Hold to Ask M2" button or press the central button on the remote. (Learn more about M2 remotes here.)

4. All interactions with M2 will be saved and displayed on your device. If you need to pause the session, click the close button in the top-right corner. When ready to continue, click "Resume." A summary of your activity will be displayed before resuming.

If you wish to record an observational video before reflecting, click the 'Video' button in the bottom right corner. To learn how to share your recording from M2 or MirrorTalk to Reflectivity, visit: How to Create and Share a Personal Observation Video from M2/MirrorTalk to Reflectivity

To end the session, click the close button again. The "Resume" button will change to "Reflect," allowing you to proceed with your reflection. (You can still resume the session by clicking "Resume" next to the activity name.)

5. Once you begin your reflection, M2 will prompt you with a general question to help guide your thoughts.

6. After completing your reflection, it will be saved and displayed on your Dashboard, along with key details in the top-left corner.

Mirror Classroom Setup

To explore know the recommended classroom setups for Mirror observational recordings, please see this PDF guide: Classroom Setup with Mirror.

Mirror Remote and How to Use It

Mirror Remote ensures audio pickup and video tracking during the recording. Learn more about it here: Mirror Remote and How to Use It and Mirror Remote Expansion Kit.

How Does Tracking Work

See a visual demonstration of Mirror tracking here: Video demonstration of tracking.