Vernier Offers Free 2010 Fall Workshops to Help Teachers Gain Fresh Ideas for Teaching Science

Hands-on workshops show educators how to integrate data collection into their curriculum using Vernier's 'LabQuest' handhelds

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Science teachers in 19 cities can attend one of Vernier Software & Technology's free Fall workshops to hone their teaching and technology skills. These 4-hour hands-on workshops provide skills for integrating data collection and analysis as a part of teaching core science topics.

During each free session, Vernier trainers and attendees will explore the many ways that data-collection technology can be used to enhance learning in any chemistry, biology, physics, middle school science, physical science or Earth science classroom.  Participants will learn how to collect data using the LabQuest, the most powerful and intuitive interface ever designed by Vernier. This versatile data-collection interface can be used both in the lab and out in the field, thus enhancing the learning experience with real-world applications of science.  The newest addition to the LabQuest family, the LabQuest Mini, will also be used. The LabQuest Mini, which is used with a computer or netbook, allows educators to have access to high-quality data-collection tools at a lower cost.

"Using data-collection technology gives students hands-on experience with science. It is a terrific motivator," said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier and a former physics teacher. "Our free workshops help educators feel comfortable implementing hands-on experiments in their labs."

October Workshop Dates and Locations

November Workshop Dates and Locations

Each workshop includes lunch or dinner and a training manual.  Educators also have the option of earning two (quarter) Graduate Science credit hours through the Portland State University Center for Science Education. The approximate cost is $95 per credit hour.

Sessions are lead by current or former classroom science and math teachers. Vernier's group of 33 trainers together has 902 years of teaching experience and has won many prestigious awards. Collectively they have written more than 60 science books and lab manuals, including many published by Vernier. For more information about the workshops visit http://www.vernier.com/workshops

About Vernier Software & Technology

Vernier Software & Technology has been an innovator of data-collection technology for 29 years. Creating easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and software, their products can be found in education in over 125 different countries. Vernier helps teachers enhance their science curriculum, increase learning, and build students' critical thinking skills. For more information visit www.vernier.com.

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