RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am MDT

Gizmos: Online Simulations Supporting the New Elementary Math and Science Curricula

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

Inspire students to think like scientists and mathematicians using ExploreLearning Gizmos! Providing engaging learning opportunities promotes life long learning at all grade levels. Gizmos online simulations support classroom instruction using models and inquiry practices. Students build conceptual understanding through thoughtful exploration. This is an interactive session and participants are encouraged to bring an electronic device. K - 6 teachers in Alberta have access to Gizmos through a subscription provided by Alberta Education.

Speakers

Karen Blumhagen

Implementation Coordinator, Alberta, ExploreLearning

Karen Blumhagen is an Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning. She has over thirty years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, learning facilitator, and administrator. Karen has observed firsthand the positive impacts of online simulations on student understanding... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
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Science, Math, Division 1, Division 2, Teacher / Administrator