Featured Testimonial
“I really love Gizmos as they help students grasp difficult concepts that can’t always be seen. They make abstract ideas come to life.”
— Gizmos Teacher, Foothills School Division, Alberta, Canada
“Gizmos were well-aligned with the TEKS for Chemistry. For example, our classes utilized the Electron Configuration, Ionic Bonding, and Element Builder simulations, all of which directly supported the concepts outlined in the TEKS. The skills and content addressed in these Gizmos matched the learning objectives students were required to master, making them a strong instructional fit for our curriculum. Additionally, the practice questions provided also help students assess themselves to see if they understood the concepts.”
- Teacher, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Ind SD
“Going through the training, [PD] showed me how to use in the classroom to bring a better understanding of the concept.”
- Assistant Principal, Hastings High School
“Great way to illustrate concepts that are difficult to show using traditional lab equipment.”
- Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
“I am so thankful to have ExploreLearning! We are most likely doing a hybrid model and [Gizmos] were a life saver last year for me! So, we’re going to be utilizing them even more this year.”
- Science Teacher/Coach, McComb Local School District
“I do see my students highly engaged and focused when using Gizmos, and more able to self-pace, taking time to draw something or make observations at the speed that they write or process information. I also have a student who is 100% virtual for medical reasons, and she likes how accessible Gizmos are. Other teachers in my school use Gizmos even more than I do!”
- Teacher, Cohoes, New York
“I have been searching 15 years for material to integrate into my Earth Science curriculum. I came upon this material 5 years ago - It was the perfect material to integrate into my online Earth Science course. My students and I are very satisfied with the software integration.”
- Community College Teacher
“I have enjoyed this experience and see the usefulness of Gizmos - I am looking forward to using it more next semester as I grow in my comfort with the tool. I have a better understanding now, so when I map out my courses next semester I can better utilize this valuable resource.”
- Science Department Head, James Campbell High School
“I have found a few other simulations, but none offer the amount of resources as Gizmos do.”
- High School Instructional Technology Facilitator, Tangipahoa Parish School District
“I have found that Gizmos are highly aligned with our district's curriculum and the Next Generation Science Standards. They effectively target both Disciplinary Core Ideas and Science and Engineering Practices. For example, the Cell Structure Gizmo is an excellent resource to develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. The interactive allows students to build and label cells, manipulate components, and relate the structure of organelles to their specific functions, which deepens their conceptual understanding before a physical lab.”
- Teacher, Northeast Middle School
“I have found the students are much more engaged in the conversations and dialogues on topic when completing a Gizmo. They are always asking each other for the results and clarifications. They are willing and eager to help one another and check answers. It is a wonderful thing to see.”
- Science Dept Chairperson, Northeast Middle School