{{Short description|Interactive learning company}} {{Infobox organization | name = ExploreLearning | formation = 1999 | logo = ExploreLearning logo.png | headquarters = Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. | leader_title = President and Founder | leader_name = David Shuster | parent_organization = Cambium Learning Group | website = {{URL|https://www.explorelearning.com}} }}
'''ExploreLearning''' is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based education technology company that operates a large library of interactive online simulations for mathematics and science education in grades 3–12 called 'Gizmos'. ExploreLearning also makes Reflex, an online, game-based system for math fact memorization.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.siia.net/codies/2012/finalist_detail.asp?id=29 |title=2012 CODiE Award Finalist listing for Best K-12 Instructional Solution |access-date=2012-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415194117/http://www.siia.net/codies/2012/finalist_detail.asp?id=29 |archive-date=2012-04-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ExploreLearning is a business unit of Cambium Learning Group.<ref>{{Cite press release |author=Cambium Learning Group Inc |date=2019-07-11 |title=Cambium Learning Partners with Clever Across Four Business Units |url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/07/11/1881288/34357/en/Cambium-Learning-Partners-with-Clever-Across-Four-Business-Units.html |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=GlobeNewswire News Room |language=en}}</ref>
== History == The company was founded in 1999 by David Shuster.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Shuster {{!}} Cambium Learning Group |url=https://www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/team/david-shuster |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=www.cambiumlearning.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2017, ExploreLearning acquired IS3D, LLC for an undisclosed amount.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Innovates |first=Dallas |last2=Sorter |first2=Amy Wolff |date=2017-11-16 |title=ExploreLearning Boosts STEM Education Power With IS3D Buy |url=https://dallasinnovates.com/explorelearning-boosts-education-power-with-is3d-buy/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Dallas Innovates |language=en-US}}</ref>
In August 2025, Cambium Learning Group announced that it would merge its ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z brands, with a new unified name and brand identity to be introduced in early 2026.<ref name=thejournal>{{cite web |title=Cambium Learning Group to Combine ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z Brands |url=https://thejournal.com/articles/2025/08/25/cambium-learning-group-to-combine-explorelearning-and-learning-a-z-brands.aspx |website=THE Journal |date=2025-08-25 |author=Rhea Kelly |access-date=2025-12-03}}</ref> The consolidated platform is planned to offer supplemental curriculum and professional learning resources across K-12 literacy, mathematics, and science.<ref name=thejournal/> As part of the merger, Learning A-Z president Aaron Ingold will assume leadership of the combined organisation, while David Shuster will transition into a senior advisory role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Learning A-Z to Merge with ExploreLearning; Yourway Raises $9M to Expand AI Platform |url=https://marketbrief.edweek.org/strategy-operations/learning-a-z-to-merge-with-explorelearning-yourway-raises-9m-to-expand-ai-platform/2025/08 |website=EdWeek Market Brief |author=Michelle Caffrey |date=2025-08-20 |access-date=2025-12-03}}</ref>
==Products== ===Gizmos=== "Gizmos" are a collection of online interactive simulations that are operated by ExploreLearning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lhric.org/instructional_tech.cfm?subpage=775|title=Explorelearning Gizmos - Powerful Web Based Simulations for Math and Science, Grades 3-12|publisher=LHRIC|accessdate=October 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015161015/http://lhric.org/instructional_tech.cfm?subpage=775|archive-date=October 15, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The simulations are centered on science education and mathematics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tech4mathed.com/blog/2011/07/19/learning-with-gizmos/|title=Learning with Gizmos!|publisher=Tech 4 Mathed|date=July 19, 2011|accessdate=October 24, 2012|archive-date=February 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218193552/http://www.tech4mathed.com/blog/2011/07/19/learning-with-gizmos/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1453186|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218100535/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1453186|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 18, 2009|title=Company Overview of ExploreLearning, Inc.|publisher=Business Week|accessdate=October 24, 2012}}</ref>
These simulations have been recognized with educational awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techlearning.com/article/15112|title=Awards of Excellence Winners 2008|publisher=Tech Learning|date=January 3, 2009|accessdate=October 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212130954/http://techlearning.com/article/15112|archive-date=February 12, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Gizmos earned finalist honors from the Software and Information Industry Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/explorelearning-gizmos-earn-finalist-honors-in-three-categories-from-software--information-industry-association-61720337.html|title=ExploreLearning Gizmos Earn Finalist Honors in Three Categories from Software & Information Industry Association|publisher=PRNewswire|accessdate=October 24, 2012}}</ref> They have been the subject of scholarly studies of educational technology.<ref>[http://publish.edu.uwo.ca/george.gadanidis/pdf/applets-Montreal.PDF http://publish.edu.uwo.ca/george.gadanidis/pdf/applets-Montreal.PDF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706212252/http://publish.edu.uwo.ca/george.gadanidis/pdf/applets-Montreal.PDF |date=2011-07-06 }}, George Gadanidis, University of Western Ontario</ref><ref>[https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=11192436289240940927&hl=en&as_sdt=80000000000000 Analysis of Technology in the Classroom–Explorelearning's Gizmos], Kathryn Robles, Michigan State University, July 1, 2008</ref><ref>Sivit, F. (2004). [https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=5794742535025461091&hl=en&as_sdt=80000000000000 A practical example of Mathematics Teaching using the Internet]. In L. Cantoni & C. McLoughlin (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2004 (pp. 3188–3193). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.</ref><ref>[http://www.infocus.com/ms/learningcenter/documents/ProjectingScienceandMathematics.pdf Projecting Science and Mathematics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009043555/http://www.infocus.com/ms/learningcenter/documents/ProjectingScienceandMathematics.pdf |date=2007-10-09 }}, Randy Bell & Joe Garofalo, School Science and Mathematics, Volume 105(1), January 2005</ref>
===Reflex=== Reflex is for assessing and developing math fact fluency in grade 2-8 students.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.siia.net/codies/2012/winners_detail.asp?nID=118 |title=Winner In Best K-12 instructional Solution |access-date=2014-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314235009/https://www.siia.net/codies/2012/winners_detail.asp?nID=118 |archive-date=2014-03-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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== External links == * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090218100535/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1453186 ExploreLearning, Inc.] snapshot on Bloomberg Businessweek
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