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2. OverviewOverview 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

3. What is a Gizmo? An interactive online simulation for math and scienceAn interactive online simulation for math and science Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science 9-12)Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science 9-12) Created for students in grades 3-12Created for students in grades 3-12 A fun way to learn and build lasting understandingA fun way to learn and build lasting understanding An interactive online simulation for math and scienceAn interactive online simulation for math and science Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science 9-12)Ministry-licensed (Math 7-12, Science 9-12) Created for students in grades 3-12Created for students in grades 3-12 A fun way to learn and build lasting understandingA fun way to learn and build lasting understanding

4. Research Validates Gizmos Instruction using computer-based simulations improves student achievement (Marzano, 1998)

5. Your Folder ResearchResearch Lesson ExamplesLesson Examples AssessmentAssessment Start GuideStart Guide Enrolling studentsEnrolling students ResearchResearch Lesson ExamplesLesson Examples AssessmentAssessment Start GuideStart Guide Enrolling studentsEnrolling students

7. Distance-Time Graphs

8. Polygon Angle Sum

9. Quadratics in Polynomial Form

10. Misconceptions → Concept Development www.explorelearning.com Types of Gizmos

11. Inquiry ← Manipulating Variables www.explorelearning.com Types of Gizmos

12. www.explorelearning.com Models Types of Gizmos

13. Real-World Applications www.explorelearning.com Types of Gizmos

14. www.explorelearning.com Skill Development Types of Gizmos

15. Lesson Materials/Exploration GuidesLesson Materials/Exploration Guides Assessment toolsAssessment tools –Pre/Post Testing –Diagnostic EvaluationEvaluation –Extract images, data, and text Curriculum CorrelationsCurriculum Correlations Collaborative functionalityCollaborative functionality Lesson Materials/Exploration GuidesLesson Materials/Exploration Guides Assessment toolsAssessment tools –Pre/Post Testing –Diagnostic EvaluationEvaluation –Extract images, data, and text Curriculum CorrelationsCurriculum Correlations Collaborative functionalityCollaborative functionality Integrated Resources

16. Curriculum correlations Lesson Materials Evaluation – Extracting images and text Assessment Collaborative Functionality

17. Gizmos-Technology Integration Whole-class Instruction: LCD or Interactive Whiteboard Minds-On, or review activities Minds-On, or review activities Modeling inquiry Modeling inquiry Introduce or debrief a lab Introduce or debrief a lab Computer Stations: Individual or group work Computer Lab: Individual or group work Teacher Website: Hyperlinked access Online Courses, Blended eLearning Credit Recovery Self-directed homework Whole-class Instruction: LCD or Interactive Whiteboard Minds-On, or review activities Minds-On, or review activities Modeling inquiry Modeling inquiry Introduce or debrief a lab Introduce or debrief a lab Computer Stations: Individual or group work Computer Lab: Individual or group work Teacher Website: Hyperlinked access Online Courses, Blended eLearning Credit Recovery Self-directed homework

18. Thank you! Stephen Lippa, Project Manager Stephen Lippa, Project Manager slippa@explorelearning.com Toll-Free: (866) 882-4141 x263 Stephen Lippa, Project Manager Stephen Lippa, Project Manager slippa@explorelearning.com Toll-Free: (866) 882-4141 x263