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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
ImagiWorks Announces ImagiProbe SD Sensor Interface to Support Newest Handheld Computers
NEW ORLEANS, June 21 -- ImagiWorks(R) today announced the
ImagiProbe(TM) SD System, a new sensor-based interface for teachers and
students that attaches to the SD expansion slot built into most palmOne(TM)
handhelds and Dana(TM) from AlphaSmart(R). The SD System is the latest
addition to a line of ImagiWorks sensor-based data collection systems that
support Dana, most palmOne handhelds and the growing number of educators that
use them for inquiry-based learning.
ImagiWorks, a business unit of PASCO scientific, and a leading provider of
science and math education solutions for the Palm OS(R) platform, announced
this latest data collection solution to thousands of educators attending the
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). NECC runs today through
Wednesday here at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
"Research shows, and most educators agree, that an experimental approach
to learning science makes a big difference in how students engage in the
material," said Wayne Grant, Ph.D., vice president of PASCO scientific and
head of ImagiWorks. "Inquiry-based learning gives students real-world
experience because they conduct investigations and make discoveries in the
same way real scientists do. It brings science to life and helps students
understand the relationship between science and the world around them."
The ImagiProbe SD Sensor Interface includes:
-- ImagiProbe hardware consists of a rechargeable battery powered SD
Sensor Interface that attaches to the SD expansion slots found in most palmOne
handhelds and the Dana from AlphaSmart. The SD Sensor Interface also has an
external power supply. The sensor ports on the Interface support a wide range
of sensors and enable students to use two sensors simultaneously.
-- ImagiProbe 3 software supports an experimental approach in which
investigations typically include several data collection trials, adding more
depth of learning to a project. Students collect data with sensors; graph data
as it's collected, annotate data; analyze data to discover relationships,
rules, and principles. The software supports an unlimited number of
investigations and data collection trials.
Teachers and students can view data in real-time as a strip chart. After
collecting the data, students can use the forward button to move through the
pages of data, zoom in and out, rescale and trace the data. The ImagiProbe
application supports linear and non-linear analog sensors. The information can
be saved to a desktop computer for future use using a HotSync(R) procedure.
Sensors are easily added to the software by downloading and installing sensor
definitions from the ImagiWorks website (http://www.imagiworks.com). For more precise
measurements, educators can calibrate sensors manually using the Sensors
module. In addition, the ImagiProbe application offers users the ability to
export data into other Palm OS applications that support tab-delimitated text
so that they can examine their data while still in the inquiry context.
ImagiProbe 3 supports installable content such as investigations with
notes and trials with predefined setups and notes. Teachers can set up a
collection of investigations and trials save them for future installation.
Teachers can pre-install activities and assignments, including sensors,
sampling rate, sensor calibrations and inquiry templates, directly into the
ImagiProbe application on the students' computing device. This gives students
easy access to each activity as they are conducting their investigations
because they can carry the text and setup with them and simultaneously collect
data and read references. Teachers can focus on what their students learn
rather than the logistics of pulling all the materials together.
In addition, ImagiLabs(TM) for General Science and Water Quality content
are now available as "installable content" databases. Each activity can be
installed as a separate Palm Reader(TM) eBook so the full text of the student
activity is available on the computing device. With eBooks students can read,
add notations, view illustrations and bookmark the material. Complete
activities, including Teacher Notes, student activity and sample student
reports, are available in PDF format. ImagiLab discovery solutions include
SensorScience(TM) discovery activities, sensors and a field carrying case.
For information on products visit http://www.imagiworks.com or call (650) 373-0300.
About ImagiWorks
ImagiWorks, a business unit of PASCO scientific based in Roseville, is the
leading provider of science and math education solutions for the Palm OS(R)
platform. Founded in 1998, ImagiWorks focuses on using the power of
inexpensive computers to reshape how teachers teach and students learn science
and mathematics. In June 2004, the company was acquired by PASCO scientific, a
leading developer of innovative, technology-based solutions for hands-on
science. ImagiWorks retains its name and brand. Its products include the
ImagiProbe sensor-based data collection system for Palm Powered devices and
ImagiLab SensorScience(TM) packages that employ ImagiProbe for science
education and research. ImagiWorks also produces the ImagiMath learning
environment for math education. For further information on the company, call
(650) 373-0300 or visit http://www.imagiworks.com.
ImagiProbe is a registered trademark of PASCO scientific. palmOne is a
trademark of palmOne, Inc. Palm OS and Palm Powered are trademarks of Palm
Trademark Holding Company, LLC. 2004. Dana and AlphaSmart are trademarks of
AlphaSmart, Inc. (C) ImagiWorks, Inc.
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