Gizmos

“They are good for experiments that we cannot do in-person because of danger or lack of supplies or online learning. Some of them are fun and game-like.”

Gizmos

“They enable the students to conceptualize microscopic things in biology that they otherwise wouldn't be able to.”

Gizmos

“They [PD] have helped in learning how we can implement them in the classroom with items such as presets, exploration, and editing student handouts.”

Gizmos

“They [PD] showed me that it is easier to implement the Gizmos and that it does not have to be all or nothing.”

Gizmos

“They [students] learned that science is fun and like a game, so they had no hesitation when it came to following the scientific method. They loved doing the online experiments and were so curious, they wanted to do it at home.”

Gizmos

“We do the phases of the Moon and Moonrise and Moonset Gizmos. I have seen students take their understanding of the position of the moon from the Gizmo to explain what, when, and why they see the moon in the sky in different locations.”

Gizmos

“We have LOVED the Gizmos. They really helped students extend their knowledge beyond our Mystery Science labs. The math Gizmos helped with students applying math concepts and better tackling word problems.”

Gizmos

“We use Gizmos often for math and science...every week! They help provide virtual manipulatives and explanations to grasp or reinforce concepts. The multiple choice format of their quizzes are also great review for the EQAO test. For instance, their STEM multi-lesson Gizmos for ecosystems allows students to make changes to species populations and then play out the impact to the other populations in the food chain over time! VERY engaging.”

Gizmos

“We use Gizmos to supplement our STEM lessons. We often use Gizmos at the beginning of lessons to stimulate interest and generate discussions before we get to the hands-on, project-based learning. Gizmos have also helped support the collaboration between our Innovation Hub and the homeroom teachers as teachers often use Gizmos to reinforce and consolidate learning. We will certainly continue to use Gizmos as we develop the Innovation Hub here at Raha and Taaleem.”

Gizmos

“When doing hands on projects, my students have taken a leap of faith in their ability to untangle a problem and derive a solution because of the confidence gained through working on Gizmos.”