Gizmos is a resource used in the Launch science courses to complete online laboratory simulations.
At the start of the term, you will be responsible for setting up the Gizmos Assignment List for your sections.
Click the Gizmos Login link from the first module of one of your science courses. This will automatically log you in to Gizmos through Canvas.
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Once you are logged in, view the List of Gizmos Assignments by Course document. Click a course link from the document to take you to the Gizmos master assignment list for that specific course.
Click the Import Gizmo Lists to Classes [1] link then click the Sections [2] that matches the master list you are working from to copy all of the assignments from the master to your live section.
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You will see a confirmation that the Gizmos assignments were added to the chosen section:
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Due to change in the Gizmos system, you will no longer need to assign content in Gizmos for your students to access. |
Be sure to visit the Common Issues - Gizmos page if you run into any problems.
Be sure to visit the Gizmos Assignments Per Course if you need a list of your Gizmos activities.
Setup your Gizmos account
If you have taught for Launch previously, your Gizmos account should be linked to your Canvas account.
If you have not taught for Launch previously, you may be prompted to setup your Gizmos account. Please use your Launch/SPS email (@spsmail.org) to create this account. If you receive an error that an account already exists, use the reset password button to reset your password.
To access Gizmos, click the link in the “Start Here: Course Resources” module.
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You will see your courses on the right hand side and the Gizmos link on the left side. You can also use the search bar at the top to find Gizmo interactives.
Be sure to visit the Common Issues - Gizmos page if you run into any problems.
Be sure to visit the Gizmos Assignments Per Course if you need a list of your Gizmos activities.