iPhone Giveaway of the Day - SPARKvue HD

The all new SPARKvue® 2.0 brings real-time sensor data collection, visualization and analysis for inquiry-based science to your iPad. And much more!

Designed from the ground up around a science learning framework, SPARKvue seamlessly integrates the modern technologies of sensor-based data collection into the teaching and learning experience.

Just connect any of over 70 PASCO sensors (via PASCO’s Bluetooth sensor interfaces, PASPORT® AirLink 2 or SPARKlink Air), and begin measuring a wide range of phenomena, including pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide level, and many more. Capture images with the integrated cameras and use SPARKvue's image analysis capabilities. Or collect and display live data using just the onboard accelerometer and sound sensor.

Key features:
•Measure and display sensor data in real time
•Display data in a graph, bar graph, analog meter, digits or table
•Analyze data with built-in statistical tools
•Open and perform any of the 60-plus SPARKlab® interactive lab activities available free online
•Create electronic student lab journals
•Now includes sharing options with cloud-based services such as Dropbox and more
•New assessment options include multiple choice, drop down lists, free text response

Designed for science learning:
Convenient annotation, snapshot and electronic journaling features support peer dialogue, classroom presentations, and assessment opportunities. SPARKvue goes beyond measurement and analysis, and provides these and other tools to enhance learning.

With SPARKlab interactive lab activities, teachers can blend instructional content, live data collection & analysis, reflection prompts and more, all completely within the SPARKvue environment. Over 60 SPARKlabs are yours free with the SPARKvue license. Or build your own!

SPARKvue is a member of PASCO’s SPARKscience™ family, providing the same user experience across all technology environments, from desktop computers to netbooks, interactive whiteboards, and of course tablets. No matter what the mix of technology is in the classroom or the school, teachers and students all share the same user experience--placing the learning experience in the forefront and simplifying classroom management.

Awards:
2010 CODiE award, Best Education solution for mobile devices
2010 Worlddidac Award for excellence
2011 EdNet’s Best for 2011; a “game changer”

Where do I get sensors?
PASCO offers over 70 PASPORT Sensors, including MultiMeasure Sensors such as the Chemistry or Water Quality Sensors, measuring multiple phenomena with just one convenient sensor box. For purchasing information, see pasco.com/iPad.

Languages:
SPARKvue supports 25 languages. See pasco.com/iPad for details.

Support:
Because SPARKvue was designed from the start with learning in mind, support is literally integrated into the design itself. Even so, SPARKvue has an integrated help system, just a touch away with the help icon. Further assistance with SPARKvue or any PASCO product is available free from PASCO Teacher Support.

About PASCO:
PASCO scientific brings a rich history of innovation and support for science education, with almost 50 years of service to educators around the world.