Integrating Gizmos into Math Workshop

About the Workshop

This workshop is designed to immerse the participant in a student-centered Math Workshop featuring ExploreLearning Gizmos. Participants will experience diverse activities, differentiated tasks, and small-group support meant to build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts with their students. The session will foster a collaborative classroom environment and equip teachers with strategies to effectively implement this model. Teachers can use this information to begin planning a Math Workshop using Gizmos for their students.

Workshop Flyers - Onsite & Webinar

A downloadable flyer with the workshop agenda will be available after clicking on each button below.

Onsite Agenda & Flyer

Resources for Teachers

Helpful resources for you to download.

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Agenda Downloads
Share the agenda with the teachers that will be attending the workshop and add the date, time, and location to use as an informational flyer.
Lesson planning resources
Math Workshop Reflection Sheet/Lesson Plan: Use this template to assist with designing a Math Workshop.
Math Workshop Task Cards 1- 4: Use these task cards to facilitate Gizmos as one of your Math Workshop rotations.
Differentiation Station - Modified Jigsaw: This is a resource for eductors with ideas for differentiation: Tiered Tasks, Flexible Grouping, Scaffolded Resources, and Choice and Student Voice
Information Station Cards: Use this information as a comprehensive guide or FAQ about implementing a Math Workshop model in your classroom.

Everybody's Talking About Gizmos

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 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

Another great feature of Gizmos is that I can manipulate them to accomplish my desired learning outcomes for my students. Sometimes I take a Gizmo that is meant to be an entire lab, and I cut it down into a smaller, briefer activity. But, other times, I combine some of the smaller labs into one and have the students access the various Gizmos from the class home page for a bigger assignment. In that way, Gizmos are always able to accomplish my desired outcomes.

- Teacher, Stuarts Draft High School

Any time I’ve used Gizmos, my students have a deeper and more meaningful experience with their learning. It leads to more inquiry and great classroom discussion!

- Grade 3 teacher

As a teacher, this platform is a time saver for me, as there are ready-made tasks and STEM hours, but I also like that I can modify assignments at any time.

- Teacher, Wicomico County School District