BEAVERTON, Ore., July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
newest sensor to join Vernier Software & Technology's family of
wireless sensors, Go Direct Sound, was named a winner of Tech
& Learning's ISTE 2018 Best of Show Awards for showing the
greatest promise in the classroom. With sound-triggered data
collection, the Go Direct Sound Sensor provides students with an
easy way to capture and evaluate waveforms, along with sound
intensity.
"Go Direct Sound is a versatile tool that can be used for so
many different experiments and explorations in science and STEM
classrooms," said John Wheeler, CEO
of Vernier Software & Technology. "We are continuously
expanding our Go Direct family of sensors to provide educators the
ability to integrate more hands-on experiments into their
curriculum. Being recognized by such a prestigious award for the
impact this sensor will have on classrooms lets us know we're on
the right track."
The Tech & Learning ISTE 2018 Best of Show Award
winners are chosen by a Tech & Learning anonymous panel
of educator judges who scoured the exhibit hall floor during the
recent ISTE conference in Chicago.
The judges rated their impressions on a sliding scale, evaluating
areas such as quality and effectiveness, ease of use, and creative
use of technology. They then met to decide which technologies will
have the most impact in the classroom and deserved to be named Best
of Show for 2018. A total of 46 products, including Go Direct
Sound, were recognized.
Go Direct Sound allows students to collect sound data wirelessly
with the snap of their fingers. Students can measure wave amplitude
and sound level at the same time to investigate the decibel scale,
or take the sensor outside the classroom to discover sounds in
their natural environment. The robust, rechargeable battery offers
long battery life. Using the free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app, Go
Direct sensors connect to students' computer, Chromebook™, or
mobile devices via Bluetooth® wireless technology or USB.
For more information about Go Direct sensors, see
www.vernier.com/go-direct.
About Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of
scientific data-collection technology for 37 years. Vernier was
founded by a former physics teacher and employs educators at all
levels of the organization. The company is committed to teachers
and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on
science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science
interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With worldwide
distribution to over 140 countries, Vernier data loggers are used
by educators and students from elementary school to university.
Vernier technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase
learning, build students' critical thinking skills, and support the
science and engineering practices detailed in the Next
Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Vernier business
culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and
the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more
information, visit https://www.vernier.com.
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