DECEREE MAE C. REMETICADO
GED 109 – Review Literature
Title: GIZMO: One simulation that power
inquiry and understanding
I.
World’s largest library of Math and Science simulations
A. Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations that is aligned with the latest
standards that brings powerful new learning experiences to the classroom.
(Cambium Learning® Group 2021)
B. The GIZMO was described as explore learning library that contains many examples of
the optimal computer manipulatives. (Clements and McMillen 2019)
C. Explore Learning Gizmo is a site for online science simulations and offers virtual labs
that offers so much support for each of the Gizmo activities. (Carrie 2020)
II. Build deep conceptual understanding
A. Well designed computer simulations can make the incorporation of manipulatives in
lesson plans much easier, and enable students to develop a richer and deeper
conceptual understanding in a shorter period of time. (Paul Cholmsky, 2019)
B. Gizmo Cases used with real-time data had a "staggering" effect on student learning
(STEM Cases UGA Research)
C. One way to achieve conceptual understanding is using simulation to improve
understanding the concept of science, not only students' understanding but also preservice teachers' understanding. (Arif WIDIYATMOKO, 2018)
D. Gizmo conceptualized empirical evidence for the instructional effectiveness of
ExploreLearning Interactive Content (Paul Cholmsky, 2019)
III. Preparing teachers for success
A. When teachers effectively integrate Gizmos into instruction, they can take learning to
new levels. Learn how our professional development services help educators be their
best.
B. Teachers participating in VISTA embedded Gizmos in lessons that supported scientific
inquiry, problem based learning, and nature of science instruction showed greater
professional development. ( Gonczi et.al 2014)
C. Gizmo Strengthening Pedagogy, Higher-level workshops instruct teachers in using
proven teaching strategies and help drive instructional change (ExploreLearning®
2021)
IV. Using Computer Simulations to Enhance Teaching and Learning
A. Computer simulations can support student learning in science as well as strategies
for choosing and appropriately incorporating them in the classroom. (TB: R. L. Bell
and L. K. Smetana)
B. A learning community approach to professional development (PD) designed to
bolster faculty collaboration, help participants learn about new research relevant to
teacher development, and share effective teaching strategies (TL St. Clair, et al.Professional Development in Education, 2020)
C. ExploreLearning’s computer-based interactive simulations (“Gizmos®”) are
specifically designed to implement these research-validated instructional techniques
in an effective and efficient manner. (Paul Cholmsky, 2019)
Reference List: (APA Style)
WHY GIZMOS® WORK: Empirical Evidence for the Instructional Effectiveness of ExploreLearning
Interactive Content (Paul Cholmsky ExploreLearning, Winter 2003 -Updated Spring 2019) https://elgizmos.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/Why_Gizmos_Work.pdf
Clements and McMillen (2019) WHY GIZMOS® WORK: Empirical Evidence for the Instructional
Effectiveness of ExploreLearning Interactive Content, Paul Cholmsky Director of Research & Design
ExploreLearning Winter 2003 (Updated Spring 2019)
University of Georgia (UGA) Research Study Summary (STEM Cases UGA Research) “The
Effects of Cogent Education’s Interactive Cases with SABLE (Skills and Assessments-Based
Learning Environment) on Student Learning” https://elgizmos.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/CogentEducationResearchSummary.pdf
Gonczi, Maeng, Bell, & Whitworth, 2014; Gonczi et.al (2013). VISTA Research-based professional
development program. Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement (VISTA). https://elgizmos.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/VISTA_Study_Research_Brief.pdf
R. L. Bell and L. K. Smetana, “Using computer simulations to enhance science teaching and learning,”
Technology Secondary Science Classroom, National Science Teaching Association, View at:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265747655_Using_Computer_Simulations_to_Enhance_S
cience_Teaching_and_Learning
TL St. Clair, LB Wheeler, JL Maeng, RL Bell – “Mixed-methods analysis of science teacher educator
professional development: a five-year longitudinal study”, Professional Development in Education,
2020 https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/the-importance-of-educational-technology-in-teaching/viewer
Arif WIDIYATMOKO, 2018 “The Effectiveness of Simulation in Science Learning on Conceptual
Understanding : A Literature Review”
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324169524_The_Effectiveness_of_Simulation_in_Science_
Learning_on_Conceptual_Understanding_A_Literature_Review
R. L. Bell and L. K. Smetana “TECHNLOGY in the Secondary Classroom”
Published by Technology Secondary Science Classroom, National Science Teaching Association,
View at: https://my.nsta.org/resource/?id=10.2505/9781933531274.3
ExploreLearning® 2021 - Strengthening Pedagogy “Steps for Long Term Success”
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cTraining.dspPD#2/1
Why Gizmos® Work: Research Evidence “Why Gizmos Work: Empirical Evidence for the
Instructional” Effectiveness of ExploreLearning’s Interactive https://el-
gizmos.s3.amazonaws.com/docs/Why_Gizmos_Work_Summary.pdf