Gizmos

“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?"”

Gizmos

“I used it for several topics including Force and Motion, States of Matter and it provided a greater understanding for my students. The activities supported the concepts and my students were able to complete activities that they would have otherwise not have been able to. I feel this also provided my MLL students with a better understanding of the concepts.”

Gizmos

“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.”

Gizmos

“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.”

Gizmos

“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.”

Gizmos

“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”

Gizmos

“It give kids the confidence to explore at their own pace without the burden of working in a large group. So, they are more likely to ask questions specific to their needs. When one of my students solved the Epicenter Location Gizmo, they were beaming with pride. It was a great moment for them.”

Gizmos

“It [Gizmos] allowed our virtual school to use a program that simulated lab settings without many supplies and costs. It can simulate labs that couldn't be performed due to limited access to science equipment. Also, online simulations can cover experiments that would take weeks in a day.”

Gizmos

“It [Gizmos] has given students an incredible way to look at science through a real world virtual experience. It has helped reinforce many of the topics and subjects taught in the classroom, and thus has created greater understanding for students in science.”

Gizmos

“It [Gizmos] has helped with visual and hands on learning for my courses.”