Cool Tech Tool: Gizmos

The Mimio is called an interactive whiteboard for a reason... it's meant to be interactive. The ability to capture notes, manipulate objects, and use the whiteboard as a mouse is great; the engaging part for students is using the Mimio to interact with the presented content. Wouldn't it be great if there was a website filled with interactive activities? If you are a 6-12 math or science teacher, you're in luck. The ExploreLearning website has created a variety of interactive "Gizmos" to help students visualize math and science concepts.

Mathematics

• Grade 6-8
  • Number & operations
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Data analysis & probability
• Grade 9-12
  • Number & operations
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Data analysis & probability

Science

• Grade 6-8
  • Earth and space science
  • Life science
  • Physical science
• Grade 9-12
  • Earth and space science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

The Gizmos can be used on individual computers or displayed to an entire class with a LCD projector. Combine these activities with a Mimio and you'll have students interacting with concepts you never thought possible. Take a look at the demonstration activities... like what you see? Click the *Free Trial button in the upper-left corner; this will give you a 30-day free trial to the Gizmos. Contact me if you think this would be a useful tool for you and your students.