Probeware

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“Probeware refers to educational applications of probes, interfaces, and software used for real-time data acquisition, display, and analysis with a computer or calculator. Probeware is also known as Microcomputer Based Lab, or MBL. By connecting probes to a computer running suitable software, students can observe data displayed in a variety of formats as it is being collected.” (Probeware, retrieved 22:21, 21 July 2006 (MEST))

See also: microworlds, simulation, virtual laboratory (since in principle probeware can be connected to such systems).

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http://teemss.concord.org/

http://probesight.concord.org/

http://www.accessexcellence.org/LC/TE/PW/

http://chemsense.org/

http://www.carolina.com/Pasco/index.asp

http://www.harris-educational.com/Probeware/probeware_links.htm

References

Robert Tinker, A History of Probeware, PDF

http://www.concord.org/publications/newsletter/2002winter/probeware.html

Schultz, S. (2003). Promoting Powerful Teaching and Students' Learning in Science using Probeware. In Kommers, P., & Richards, G. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2003 (pp. 1849-1851). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Abstract/PDF

Shari J. Metcalf, Robert F. Tinker, Probeware and Handhelds in Elementary and Middle School Science, Journal of Science Education and Technology, Volume 13, Issue 1, Mar 2004, Pages 43 - 49, DOI 10.1023/B:JOST.0000019637.22473.02, URL HTML

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