1. Parent Night
Presenter: Welcome Parents!
Welcome
Parents!

2. ExploreLearning Video Introducing…ExploreLearning
Click on the hyperlink to show the short video. Just show the first 3 minutes.
SAY: What are some things that you saw that sparked your interest?
Lead a class discussion about the video. Have multiple participants share their thoughts.
SAY: Now that you have been introduced to Gizmos, what do you think a gizmo is in one word?
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3. An Interactive online simulation
Contains Mathematics and/or Science content
and skills/processes
For students in grades 3-12
A fun way to learn and build lasting knowledge that translates to greater achievement on FCATs and EOCs
Refer to the definition of a generic gizmo, definition 2 above, (for a laugh) and then move on to an ExploreLearning Gizmo, definition 1.
Though ExploreLearning Gizmos are hard to sum up in a sentence, here are some key descriptors. Click to remove Gizmo overlay and reveal descriptors.
Gizmos are online simulations for math and science powering inquiry and understanding. Gizmos are:
Interactive
Visual
Provide great subject matter depth
Encourage student inquiry and exploration
The goal of Gizmos is to help students develop conceptual understanding in Math and Science. And, students like to work with Gizmos!

4. Gizmos outside of school
Gizmos are internet based and can be used: ∙ Public Library ∙ Home Computer (Mac or PC) ∙ iPad (free in app store: Gizmos App or Gizmo Sampler App) Gizmos Worksheets stay with the Gizmo so that your child can open them from any computer!
Click to move comic to reveal Gizmo Technology Integration (optional….may remove animation)
Short discussion of all the ways that Gizmos can be used in the classroom, as listed on the slide.

5. Gizmos outside of school
Gizmos have quizzes! It is graded by the program and there are explanations for answers to the questions that you can review with your child.
Encourage parents to review answers with their child.

6. Gizmos outside of school
Run the System Test page to see if you need Adobe Shockwave or Flash if you cannot see the Gizmo.
Click to move comic to reveal Gizmo Technology Integration (optional….may remove animation)
Short discussion of all the ways that Gizmos can be used in the classroom, as listed on the slide.

7. Exit Ticket On a post it note, list and post…
…3 ways that Gizmos will impact your child’s learning
…2 ways that you can support your child in using Gizmos
…1 question that you still have about
Gizmos
Decide on a common place in the training room for teachers to post their exit ticket.
Short discussion of some of the ideas posted, once everyone is back from lunch.
This is a Level 3 reflection, which allows teachers to label events for student learning.
Answer any questions that were posted.
Go to lunch!