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OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

• What are Gizmos?What are Gizmos?• Supporting research and philosophiesSupporting research and philosophies

• Getting oriented on ExploreLearning.comGetting oriented on ExploreLearning.com• Using Gizmos for differentiated instructionUsing Gizmos for differentiated instruction

• Setting up your classesSetting up your classes

• Integration, collaboration and reflectionIntegration, collaboration and reflection

• What are Gizmos?What are Gizmos?• Supporting research and philosophiesSupporting research and philosophies

• Getting oriented on ExploreLearning.comGetting oriented on ExploreLearning.com• Using Gizmos for differentiated instructionUsing Gizmos for differentiated instruction

• Setting up your classesSetting up your classes

• Integration, collaboration and reflectionIntegration, collaboration and reflection

What is a Gizmo?What is a Gizmo?What is a Gizmo?What is a Gizmo?

• An interactive online simulation for An interactive online simulation for math and science math and science

• Ministry-licensed Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science (Math 7-12, Science 9-12)9-12)

• Created for students in grades 3-Created for students in grades 3-12 12

• A fun way to learn and build lasting A fun way to learn and build lasting understandingunderstanding

• An interactive online simulation for An interactive online simulation for math and science math and science

• Ministry-licensed Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science (Math 7-12, Science 9-12)9-12)

• Created for students in grades 3-Created for students in grades 3-12 12

• A fun way to learn and build lasting A fun way to learn and build lasting understandingunderstanding

Research Validates GizmosResearch Validates GizmosResearch Validates GizmosResearch Validates GizmosInstruction using computer-based simulations

improves student achievement (Marzano, 1998)Instruction using computer-based simulations

improves student achievement (Marzano, 1998)

Your FolderYour FolderYour FolderYour Folder

• ResearchResearch

• Lesson ExamplesLesson Examples

• AssessmentAssessment

• Start GuideStart Guide

• Enrolling studentsEnrolling students

• ResearchResearch

• Lesson ExamplesLesson Examples

• AssessmentAssessment

• Start GuideStart Guide

• Enrolling studentsEnrolling students

Distance-Time GraphsDistance-Time GraphsDistance-Time GraphsDistance-Time Graphs

Polygon Angle SumPolygon Angle SumPolygon Angle SumPolygon Angle Sum

Quadratics in Polynomial Quadratics in Polynomial Form Form

Quadratics in Polynomial Quadratics in Polynomial Form Form

Misconceptions → Concept DevelopmentMisconceptions → Concept Development

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Types of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of Gizmos

Inquiry ← Manipulating VariablesInquiry ← Manipulating Variables

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Types of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of Gizmos

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mModelsModelsTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of Gizmos

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Types of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of Gizmos

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Skill DevelopmentSkill DevelopmentTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of GizmosTypes of Gizmos

• Lesson Materials/Exploration GuidesLesson Materials/Exploration Guides

• Assessment toolsAssessment tools– Pre/Post TestingPre/Post Testing– DiagnosticDiagnostic

• EvaluationEvaluation– Extract images, data, and textExtract images, data, and text

• Curriculum CorrelationsCurriculum Correlations

• Collaborative functionalityCollaborative functionality

• Lesson Materials/Exploration GuidesLesson Materials/Exploration Guides

• Assessment toolsAssessment tools– Pre/Post TestingPre/Post Testing– DiagnosticDiagnostic

• EvaluationEvaluation– Extract images, data, and textExtract images, data, and text

• Curriculum CorrelationsCurriculum Correlations

• Collaborative functionalityCollaborative functionality

Integrated ResourcesIntegrated ResourcesIntegrated ResourcesIntegrated Resources

Curriculum correlationsCurriculum correlations

Lesson MaterialsLesson Materials

Evaluation – Evaluation – Extracting images Extracting images and textand text

AssessmentAssessmentCollaborative Collaborative FunctionalityFunctionality

Gizmos-Technology IntegrationGizmos-Technology IntegrationGizmos-Technology IntegrationGizmos-Technology Integration

Whole-class Instruction:Whole-class Instruction: LCD LCD oror Interactive Whiteboard Interactive Whiteboard• Minds-On, or review activitiesMinds-On, or review activities• Modeling inquiryModeling inquiry• Introduce or debrief a labIntroduce or debrief a lab

Computer Stations:Computer Stations: Individual or group workIndividual or group work Computer Lab:Computer Lab: Individual or group workIndividual or group work Teacher Website: Teacher Website: Hyperlinked accessHyperlinked access

Online Courses, Blended eLearningOnline Courses, Blended eLearningCredit RecoveryCredit RecoverySelf-directed homeworkSelf-directed homework

Whole-class Instruction:Whole-class Instruction: LCD LCD oror Interactive Whiteboard Interactive Whiteboard• Minds-On, or review activitiesMinds-On, or review activities• Modeling inquiryModeling inquiry• Introduce or debrief a labIntroduce or debrief a lab

Computer Stations:Computer Stations: Individual or group workIndividual or group work Computer Lab:Computer Lab: Individual or group workIndividual or group work Teacher Website: Teacher Website: Hyperlinked accessHyperlinked access

Online Courses, Blended eLearningOnline Courses, Blended eLearningCredit RecoveryCredit RecoverySelf-directed homeworkSelf-directed homework

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Stephen Lippa, Project ManagerStephen Lippa, Project Managerslippa@explorelearning.com

Toll-Free: (866) 882-4141 x263

Stephen Lippa, Project ManagerStephen Lippa, Project Managerslippa@explorelearning.com

Toll-Free: (866) 882-4141 x263