Live Online Training

Getting Started with the Xplorer GLX

Join our trainers live online in this one-hour session to get you started using your Xplorer GLX as a standalone datalogger. A PASCO trainer will walk you through a basic data collection activity with your own GLX. You will have the opportunity to apply your new skills to make an original measurement. Through teleconference and text chat, we will share our discoveries, address questions about additional GLX features, and provide resources for further learning.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need an Xplorer GLX and a fast response temperature probe (included with the GLX).

Getting Started with the Xplorer GLX sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Thursday, January 15, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (convert)
  • Thursday, January 15, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (convert)

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Getting Started with the SPARK

Getting Started with the SPARK

New to the SPARK Science Learning System? Join PASCO trainers live online in this one-hour session to get started using your SPARK. Together we’ll walk though introductory hands-on SPARK activities. Through teleconference and interactive chat, we’ll answer your questions and point you to additional SPARK learning resources. You’ll leave the session with more confidence in using the SPARK in your classroom.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need a SPARK, a fast response temperature probe (included with the SPARK), a USB flash drive, and a few household items (details provided upon registration).

Getting Started with the SPARK sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m .Pacific Standard Time (convert)
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (convert)
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m .Pacific Standard Time (convert)
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (convert)

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Biology with PASCO: Respiration of Germinating Seeds

Cellular respiration is a difficult concept to teach. In this one-hour session we will explore the “tough topic” of cellular respiration using PASCO probeware and a few household materials. We will discuss proper use of the equipment and pedagogical approaches.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need a Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor and data collection device, along with a few household items (details provided upon registration).

Registrants will receive a PDF of this lab activity from PASCO’s new Biology through Inquiry manual.

Biology with PASCO sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Thursday, March 26, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m . Pacific Daylight Time (convert)
  • Thursday, March 26, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)

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Chemistry with PASCO: Boyle's Law

Collecting quantitative pressure data is quick and easy using PASCO probeware and a syringe. We’ll graph and analyze the data we collect, and also discuss proper use of the equipment and pedagogical approaches.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need an Absolute Pressure Sensor and data collection device.

Registrants will receive a PDF of this lab activity from PASCO’s new Chemistry through Inquiry manual.

Chemistry with PASCO sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Wednesday, April 8, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m . Pacific Daylight Time (convert)
  • Wednesday, April 8, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)

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Physics with PASCO: Conservation of Energy

In this one-hour session, we will take a look at combining a PASCO Dynamics System and Probeware-based data collection to teach Conservation of Energy. Beyond the details of the experiment, we will discuss strategies for integrating these valuable tools into your classroom and teaching style.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need a Motion Sensor and data collection device, along with track and cart system (details provided upon registration).

Registrants will receive a PDF of this lab activity from PASCO’s new Physics through Inquiry manual.

Physics with PASCO sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Tuesday, April 28, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)

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Earth Science with MyWorld GIS: Plate Tectonics

Plate tectonics is one of the most important large scale processes in Earth Science. In this one-hour session we will explore evidence for plate tectonics using My World GIS. See how using USGS earthquake data can help students view evidence the way scientists do. The activity is teacher-created and standards-based and it uses data that is built directly into My World GIS.

To join us online you will need a computer with a broadband connection and a telephone. To participate fully in this hand-on session, you would also need the MyWorld GIS software. A free 45-day trial of MyWorld GIS is available from PASCO.

Registrants will receive a PDF of this lab activity from PASCO’s new Earth Science through Inquiry manual.

Earth Science with PASCO sessions will be held online at the following times:

  • Wednesday, May 13, 2009 -- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2009 -- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (convert)

All times are listed here in U.S. Pacific Time (GMT-8 before March 8, 2009, and GMT-7 after). For assistance with time zone conversion, please see the Time Zone Converter website.

Macintosh Users: Our online training system does not currently support the broadcast of live video to Macs. You’ll still get a lot from the training if you attend on a Mac, but please use a Windows browser if you would like to also view our video feed.

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