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PD WEBINAR

 

 

Teaching with Hands-On Data Collection

 

Our mission at PocketLab is to remove barriers to more engaged science classroom.

 

 

 

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What You’ll Learn

In this one-hour PD, you’ll discover how hands-on data collection can transform your science classroom:

  • Practical strategies for engaging students with real-world data they collect themselves

  • Ways to design simple yet powerful investigations using motion, temperature, force, and air quality data

  • How to leverage PocketLab Notebook to organize, analyze, and share student-driven experiments

  • Tips to align hands-on inquiry with science standards while saving prep time

 
 
PocketLab makes teaching easier

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Modern Probeware
 
Easy to use multi-function sensors for the STEM classroom. Spend less class time prepping and more time teaching, learning, and applying.
 

Notebook

Curriculum & Lab Support

In addition to wireless data collection and visualization, this FREE web app includes thousands of interactive, standards-aligned lessons and resources rich with time-saving AI tools for teachers.

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Community
 
Our Science is Cool (ScIC) community offers free PD, virtual field trips, podcasts, and events that keep STEM teaching fresh and inspiring.

 

Webinar Highlights

* All times listed in CT

 

6:00 PM
Dave Bakker
PocketLab CEO

Welcome & Introductions

 

What is PocketLab & Science is Cool


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6:05 PM
Kenya Cooper
Technology Training Integration Specialist

Teach with Hands-On Student Led Data Collection 

  • Overview of how this teaching method promotes inquiry, improves engagement, and elevates students understanding through discovery

6:20 PM
Kenya

Introduction to PocketLab Sensors

  • How using sensors elevate the student experience
  • Kinds of sensors your students can use
  • Lesson demonstrations: Link to lessons shown

6:35 PM
Kenya

What is PocketLab Notebook?

  • Introduction to PocketLab Notebook

  • Using the Notebook web app: free lesson library, Ai assisted prep tools, student progress monitoring, and more

6:45 PM
Kenya & Dave

Q&A with Attendees 

 

Taught by
Kenya Cooper | Cobb County School District

Kenya is a Technology Training Integration Specialist with Cobb County School District Instructional Technology department, specializing in STEM, emerging technology tools, and creating meaningful assessments. Kenya designs professional learning experiences that help educators integrate technology, enhance engagement, and learning outcomes. As a frequent presenter at edtech conferences, she focus on technology-enhanced assessments, challenge-based learning, and interactive STEM instruction. She is passionate about empowering educators with innovative technology and practical strategies that transform learning, making it more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all students.

 

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All LIVE attendees will receive a PD certificate via email after the event concludes

The Tools Behind the Demo

PocketLab Sensor Family

  • Instantly record 30 different measurements such as acceleration, CO2, pH, air quality, temperature, humidity, magnetic fields and more
  • Multi-function, compact and wireless
  • Intuitive design facilitates quicker lab prep. Learning just one sensor prepares students for them all.
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Free Notebook Web App 🔗

  • Wirelessly connects with any PocketLab sensor

  • Hundreds of ready-to-use lessons included

  • Real-time data visualization for inquiry learning

  • Built-in AI tools help differentiate lessons
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Resources

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Kenya's Lesson Spotlight

 

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