Gizmos are an incredibly flexible teaching tool that you can use in a variety of ways, including small group work, individual exploration, and whole class or whole group instruction.
This video gives you a peek into a real classroom to see what teaching with Gizmos can look like when teaching in small groups. You will learn how you can effectively use Gizmos in a classroom with groups of two or three students at a computer.
Small group instruction best practices include:
Confirm that students understand the task
Ask students to predict outcomes
Monitor student progress
Customize Lesson Materials as needed
Have students share results
Ask leading questions to spur thinking
Provide scaffolding for higher-level thinking'
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