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Sensor Links

Roger Frost's Dataloggerama

http://www.rogerfrost.com/

Roger Frost runs ICT and science training days for schools and education authorities in the UK. He writes and reviews teaching materials about using IT in science education. Dataloggerama is Roger's website devoted to using data-logging in the classroom.

Eco Sensor Web

http://www.ecosensorweb.dcu.ie

Researchers from the National Centre for Sensor Research have developed mini-weather stations to keep an eye on conditions inside the Great Palm House, the Cactus House and the Orchid House at the Botanic Gardens.

Xplora

http://www.xplora.org

Xplora is the European gateway to science education. It is aimed at teachers, pupils, scientists, science communicators and science educators.

Sensor Equipment Providers

Discover Sensors has established a partnership with the three platforms currently in use in Irish post primary schools i.e. Data Harvest, Pasco and Vernier. Please consult the websites below for access to their comprehensive professional development and support resources or to order equipment from their Irish suppliers.

Data Harvest Website
Data Harvest Support
EasySense Software
To order Data Harvest online go to http://www.scichem.com

Pasco Website
Pasco Support
Pasco Professional Development
To order Pasco online go to http://www.labsupplies.ie

Vernier Website
Vernier Support
Vernier Professional Development
To order Vernier online go to http://www.Ibotz.com

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