OAPT C O N F E R E N C E
26 April - 28 April 2012
 

Workshops

Dave Doucette

Stephen Lippa

Gotta Get Gizmo!

Unleash the power of inquiry-based learning using the award-winning library of Math and Science Gizmos on ExploreLearning.com. Licensed by the Ministry of Education for intermediate and secondary grades, Gizmos help you take advantage of research-proven instructional strategies that let students of all ability levels develop conceptual understanding. With hundreds of Gizmos at your disposal, you can supplement and enhance your instruction with powerful interactive visualizations of math and science concepts. Students can manipulate key variables, generate and test hypotheses, and engage in extensive “what-if” experimentation. Key features include: • Inquiry-based lessons that are ready to use or customizable • Correlated to Ontario curriculum expectations • Formative assessment with instant feedback for students and real-time reports for teachers • Teacher guides with answer keys including background information and links to more information

 

Stephen Lippa, OCT is an inspiring teacher and educational leader. His curiosity and enthusiasm for engaging math and science teaching lead him from his Peel DSB physics classroom to ExploreLearning, where he supports teachers in many provinces as the Canadian Project Manager.