Featured Testimonial
“Hello, Ms. D. I apologize about emailing you during the weekend, but I couldn’t wait to tell you. Gizmos is so much fun, and I absolutely love it. I actually learn something and I like the fact that it is interactive. Thank you so much for making us do Gizmos.”
— Gizmos Student, American International School, Abu Dhabi
“I have seen students make connections between concepts they have practiced in the STEM cases and classwork and projects we have done in class.”
- Teacher, Duval County Public Schools
“I notice that many of my kids, who are struggling with abstract concepts, find Gizmos helpful.”
- Teacher, Wicomico County School District
“I noticed that students are better prepared to answer open ended scientific questions after they have worked with Gizmos.”
- Teacher, Batavia Public School District 101
“I really admire the Gizmos content. The wide range of topics and the virtual labs that facilitate an understanding of the concepts were greatly appreciated by facilitators and students.”
- Physics lab technician, University of the Southern Caribbean, Science Technology and Allied Health
“I teach two different types of classes. Some of my classes are a normal traditional class and some are a program that we call "Envision." This is a program where students are able to move at their own pace and they come to me when they need help. Over the last year, I noticed my Envision students always do better on Atlas, the state Biology test. I gathered them all together and asked them why they think they do better. Almost all of them said the same thing- Gizmos and data nuggets. I just wanted you to know that your program does make a difference! Thank you!”
- High school teacher, Lonoke High School
“I use Gizmos in my high school math class and had a student say, "Now I get it! Why didn't you show us this before?"”
- High school teacher
“I would say that Gizmos has really helped give my students an experience that might not otherwise be available to them. It allows students to access a hands-on learning experience that enhances their understanding of a concept. The STEM cases put students in the role of a scientist and allow them to question, engage, and explore. Gizmos provides a unique and valuable way to participate in labs and scientific phenomenon.”
- Teacher, Batavia Public School District 101
“In teaching life science, I find Gizmos particularly useful for observing cellular and subcellular structures. We certainly use real microscopes too, but Gizmos help multiple people look at and discuss something at the same time. As we move through the year, I’m looking forward to using Gizmos that deal with animals and ones that involve longer time scales than would be possible for a classroom lab.”
- Teacher
“Integrating Gizmos and STEM Cases into my teaching has truly transformed how my students approach learning. With Gizmos, their active engagement and hands-on exploration have led to a deeper grasp of scientific concepts, fostering a genuine curiosity for STEM subjects. Through immersive STEM Cases, I've witnessed a remarkable shift as students have become critical thinkers, collaborating seamlessly to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges, ultimately preparing them for future success in science and technology.”
- Teacher, Mesa Public Schools
“Is there a limit to what you can do with Gizmos? With every unit and lesson, I learn about something new you can do with Gizmos. They are so versatile! I think performance tasks are a great way to show what students have learned and they also provide a lot of flexibility for scaffolding and differentiation. I just get more and more excited to use Gizmos the more I learn about them. I do love that the student worksheets and other resources are Google friendly, which will make it very easy to use Gizmos with Google Classroom”
- Teacher, Westerville City School District