Vernier Summer Hands-On Workshops
These are 1-day, general data-collection workshops that feature a wide variety of activities in chemistry, biology, physics, math, middle school science, physical science, and Earth science. The $50 fee includes training, lunch, and lab handouts.
This is a great opportunity for teachers who:
- want to evaluate our award winning data collection technology
- are new to data collection
- need a refresher course on their Vernier equipment
- want to learn from the experts
Do You Teach Biology/AP* Biology,
AP Chemistry, or Physics?
Biology/AP Biology Workshops with Vernier, TI, and Wards
At these 2-day summer workshops, teachers will receive hands-on training in biology including seven of the AP Biology lab activities recommended by The College Board. The $99 registration fee includes a copy of our Biology with Computers lab book.
AP Chemistry Workshops with Vernier and Flinn
During these 2-day summer workshops, teachers will do many of the 22 experiments recommended by The College Board. The $99 registration fee includes a free copy of Advanced Chemistry with Vernier.
Vernier Physics Workshops
These 2-day hands-on workshops give novice and experienced users an opportunity to explore the use of technology in the teaching of physics. The $99 registration fee includes a free copy of Physics with Computers lab book.
Workshops At Vernier
Using Video Capture and Analysis in Introductory Physics Classes
This workshop is for physics teachers who wish to explore the use of video capture and analysis. Participants will learn how to use the Logger Pro software and VideoPoint software to create and analyze short movies. Participants will learn how to combine data obtained using video analysis with sensor data.
Instructors: Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College; and Robert Teese, Rochester Institute of Technology. June 20-21 at Vernier Software & Technology, Beaverton, OR. To register go to www.vernier.com/workshop/video.html
Chautauqua Short Course: Using Research-Based Curricula and Tools to Promote Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses
In this NSF-sponsored workshop, participants will be introduced to physics education research-based strategies for each component of the introductory course: Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs), Web-Based ILDs, RealTime Physics labs, Activity Based Tutorials, Collaborative Problem-Solving Tutorials and Workshop Physics, as well as modeling and video analysis tools. Second semester topics will be covered. Open to teachers of undergraduate students in institutions of higher education in the U.S. High school teachers and faculty from outside the U.S. are also admitted if space is available. There is a $50 application fee, but no tuition. Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging and meals.
Instructors: Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College; David Sokoloff, University of Oregon; and Ronald Thornton, Tufts University. June 9-11, 2007 at Vernier Software & Technology. For more information, go to
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sokoloff/physcourse.htm
Data Collection Workshops with Texas Instruments
This summer, Texas Instruments is offering 3-, 4-, and 5-day training opportunities focusing on data collection with TI graphing calculators.
- June 4-6: Watkinsville, GA
- June 18-22: College Park, GA
- June 25-29: West Chester, PA
- July 9-13: Hicksville, NY
- July 9-13: Lebanon, KY
- July 9-13: Warwick, RI
- July 16-20: Norwich, CT
- July 23-25: Melbourne, AR
- July 30-Aug 1: Coppell, TX
- July 30-Aug 1: Melbourne, AR
- Aug 6-10: Daytona Beach, FL
- Aug 6-8: Worcester, MA
Dates and locations are subject to change. For more details and other professional development opportunities from TI, visit http://education.ti.com/go/t3summer
