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Explore Learning Gizmo for Science

Explore Learning Gizmo for Science. Karen Tino EDUC 7101 Dr. Robert Hancock Walden University January 2012. Innovation. Introduction to Explore Learning Gizmo program for Science and Math Introduction to ExploreLearning video.

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Explore Learning Gizmo for Science

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  1. Explore Learning Gizmo for Science Karen Tino EDUC 7101 Dr. Robert Hancock Walden University January 2012

  2. Innovation • Introduction to Explore Learning Gizmo program for Science and Math • Introduction to ExploreLearning video

  3. Research-based, flexible tools used by teachers across all 50 states in a wide variety of ways. Gizmos are ideal for small group work, individual exploration, and whole class instruction using an LCD projector or interactive whiteboard. • Designed to supplement your existing curriculum. Gizmos are correlated to state curriculum standards, the Common Core standards, and over 300 textbooks, making them easy to integrate into your instructional program. • Backed by first-rate training and professional development services that help maximize the value of your investment.

  4. Need • What problem or need existed that gave rise to your innovation? Resource: • Using Computer Simulations to Enhance Science Teaching and Learning (Chapter 3) By Randy L. Bell and Lara K. Smetana

  5. Research • What research organization or people developed a solution to this problem or need? • What were their findings? • Who were the “lead thinkers” for this innovation? • How did they convince a manufacturer to produce it?

  6. Research • Maine Impact Study for Technology in Mathematics (MISTM) (2008) US Dept of Ed • EFFECTIVE K-12 Science INSTRUCTION the Texas Science Initiative

  7. Development • What problems did your innovation encounter in the development process? • Who was the intended audience for your innovation? • December 28, 2005 Ten years ago today...the first Gizmo! ExploreLearning News : Our History

  8. Commercialization • Describe the production, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, and distribution of your innovation. • <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/J6BHqO8Orfg?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> • Video -- Teaching with Gizmos: Whole Class Instruction • Recently we published a new video on our Gizmos YouTube channel: a 4-minute video demonstrating whole class instruction with Gizmos! • Take a peek into a 5th grade classroom where students are investigating the Mineral Identification Gizmo.

  9. Commercialization • Winner: Best Science Instruction Solution 2010, 2007, 2006 SIIA CODiE Awards • Winner: Golden Lamp Award 2010 AEP

  10. Embrace/Demonstrate • You have researched this innovation to find out how your industry might embrace it; now, demonstrate how you can effectively convince your organization adopt it. • What Educators Say About Gizmos video

  11. Training and Support • How-to Movies: • Finding Gizmos • Enrolling Students with a Class Code • Teaching with Gizmos: Demo Movies: • Teaching with Gizmos: Fan Cart Physics, Part 1 • Teaching with Gizmos: Fan Cart Physics, Part 2

  12. Criticisms

  13. Student Diagnostic Scores

  14. Innovators and Early Adopters • Innovator – Explore Learning Corp & Raman Pfaff inventor and co-founder of EL • Mission TX Consolidated Independent School District • Various Math teachers from various states (Testimonials)

  15. Laggards & Adoption strategies • Teachers reluctant to use unfamiliar technology in their classrooms • Strategies • Trials for using Gizmo • Demonstration videos • On-line and f2f assistance

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