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Rf366 at 23:17, 23 October 2012

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Rf366 at 12:01, 23 October 2012

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Rf366 at 12:00, 23 October 2012

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SimonKnight at 10:30, 13 October 2012

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 Most UK school science departments own a quantity of data logging sensors. How often it’s used varies from little to several occasions per year.<br />

SimonKnight at 15:08, 28 September 2012

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	'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers a better way to study the world. While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:		'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers a better way to study the world. While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:

Rf366 at 21:00, 11 September 2012

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	'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers ~~such~~ a better way to study the world. While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:		'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers a better way to study the world. While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:

	* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.		* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.
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	* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.		* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.

	In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as ~~study~~ insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to ~~have~~ good investigative science ~~happen~~ in schools.		In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as studying insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to promote good investigative science in schools.

	Data Handling:		Data Handling:

	When you first come to use the technology like this, using the technology to take the science further, using it to quantify differences; to derive data and to model it, may well seem a long step ahead. However, making use of data so ~~expensively~~ collected, really deserves to happen in mainstream teaching. When you see the need, it will help to know there are data handling packages designed for use with data collected from sensors. One might imagine that a spreadsheet could handle this - however, these data handling packages can take readings at points on a graph; calculate net changes; calculate graph areas; plot a rate of change against time; fit this to a model and more.		When you first come to use the technology like this, using the technology to take the science further, using it to quantify differences; to derive data and to model it, may well seem a long step ahead. However, making use of data so conveniently collected, really deserves to happen in mainstream teaching. When you see the need, it will help to know there are data handling packages designed for use with data collected from sensors. One might imagine that a spreadsheet could handle this - however, these data handling packages can take readings at points on a graph; calculate net changes; calculate graph areas; plot a rate of change against time; fit this to a model and more.

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Rf366 at 15:30, 11 September 2012

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	\|description=		\|description=
	'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world. ~~<br>~~		'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world. While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:
	While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:

	* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.		* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.
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	* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.		* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.

	In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools. When you first come to use the technology like this, using the technology to take the science further, ~~use~~ it to quantify differences; to derive data and to model it, may well seem a step ahead. However, making use of data so expensively collected, really deserves to happen in mainstream teaching. When you ~~get there~~, it will help to know there are data handling packages designed for use with data collected from sensors. One might imagine that a spreadsheet could handle this - however, these data handling packages can take ~~reading~~ at points on a graph; calculate net changes; calculate graph areas; plot a rate of change against time and more.		In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools.

			Data Handling:

			When you first come to use the technology like this, using the technology to take the science further, using it to quantify differences; to derive data and to model it, may well seem a long step ahead. However, making use of data so expensively collected, really deserves to happen in mainstream teaching. When you see the need, it will help to know there are data handling packages designed for use with data collected from sensors. One might imagine that a spreadsheet could handle this - however, these data handling packages can take readings at points on a graph; calculate net changes; calculate graph areas; plot a rate of change against time; fit this to a model and more.

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Rf366 at 15:06, 11 September 2012

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	'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world. <br>		{{ToolInfo
			\|title=Logging data
	Today there are hundreds of sensors that can respond to variables such as temperature and light. They enable us to measure force (in our weighing scales); deceleration (in our car air bags) and location (in GPS navigation). Sensors help us to investigate science. If you wonder about the G-forces you might undergo on a theme park ride, or how long it takes to cool a can of Cola, you are in the business of investigating science. Data logging technology now provides students with a tool to operate scientifically, solve problems in technology lessons, or analyse data in maths. All through the 1990's and ever since, UK schools have acquired equipment for measuring using sensors, largely because the National Curriculum (~1990) encouraged teaching science with technology*.		\|tagline=
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			'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world. <br>
	While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:		While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:

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	* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.		* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.

	In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools. When you come to use the technology, a ~~slight change~~ of ~~mindset shows the difference between simply doing things electronically and embarking on an exploration~~. ~~But what do~~ you ~~think~~ that ~~might be?~~		In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools. When you first come to use the technology like this, using the technology to take the science further, use it to quantify differences; to derive data and to model it, may well seem a step ahead. However, making use of data so expensively collected, really deserves to happen in mainstream teaching. When you get there, it will help to know there are data handling packages designed for use with data collected from sensors. One might imagine that a spreadsheet could handle this - however, these data handling packages can take reading at points on a graph; calculate net changes; calculate graph areas; plot a rate of change against time and more.

	~~'''Notes'''~~		\|ideas=
	* Most UK school science departments own a quantity of data logging sensors. How often it’s used varies from little to several occasions per year.<br />		Most UK school science departments own a quantity of data logging sensors. How often it’s used varies from little to several occasions per year.<br />
	* Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''		Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''
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			\|Link=Link to software, developed at the University of Leicester, and made to work across the many different manufacturers hardware http://www.insightresources.co.uk
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			[[File:Insight4.jpg\|border\|340x340px\| \|© Preview snapshot from 'Insight Insight iLOG Studio - data logging software']] [[File:Insight2.jpg\|border\|340x340px\| \|© Preview snapshot from 'Insight Insight iLOG Studio - data logging software]]
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Rf366 at 16:30, 1 September 2012

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Rf366 at 22:54, 29 August 2012

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	* Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''		* Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''

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	'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station ~~records~~ readings from ~~numerous~~ devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world~~, scientists would dream to have such a useful thing~~. <br>		'''Data logging''' is the process of recording measurements from sensors. A weather station pretty well fits this definition. The station captures readings from sensing devices and it may also display what is happening right now. The station offers such a better way to study the world. <br>

	Today there are hundreds of sensors that can respond to variables such as temperature and light. They enable us to measure force (in our weighing scales); ~~acceleration~~ (in our car air bags) and location (in GPS navigation). Sensors help us to investigate science. If you wonder about the G-forces you might undergo on a theme park ride, or how long it takes to cool a can of Cola, you are in the business of investigating science. Data logging technology provides students with a tool to operate scientifically, solve problems in technology lessons, or analyse data in maths. All through the 1990's and ever since, UK schools have acquired equipment for measuring using sensors, largely because the National Curriculum (~1990) encouraged teaching science with technology*.		Today there are hundreds of sensors that can respond to variables such as temperature and light. They enable us to measure force (in our weighing scales); deceleration (in our car air bags) and location (in GPS navigation). Sensors help us to investigate science. If you wonder about the G-forces you might undergo on a theme park ride, or how long it takes to cool a can of Cola, you are in the business of investigating science. Data logging technology now provides students with a tool to operate scientifically, solve problems in technology lessons, or analyse data in maths. All through the 1990's and ever since, UK schools have acquired equipment for measuring using sensors, largely because the National Curriculum (~1990) encouraged teaching science with technology*.

	While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:		While many people would say that measuring with technology is more accurate; more modern or 'the way to go', the real benefits are the important advantages for learning. Some are less than obvious:

	* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.		* You can monitor extremely fast or tediously slow events. Thus you can now investigate a whole range of things you would have needed to overlook.
	* You can design and make equipment to solve problems for 'technology' or 'D&T' projects.		* You can design and make equipment to solve problems for 'technology or D&T' projects.
	* You can measure tiny changes with precision, to find out whether wearing white clothes could offer comfort on a hot day. (The measured difference between black and white clothes is slight, by the way).		* You can measure tiny changes with precision - for example to find out whether wearing white clothes could offer comfort on a hot day. The measured difference between black and white clothes is slight, by the way.
	* You can see results immediately, get a tacit understanding for what’s happening. ~~And~~ you ~~can~~ modify your experiment ~~if it appears to be~~ going awry.		* You can see results appear live and immediately, get a tacit understanding for what’s happening. This incidentally lets you modify your experiment when you see readings going awry.
	* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.		* You can gain data to analyse, evaluate and test hypotheses, much as the science and maths curriculum require.

	In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools. When you come to use the technology, a slight change of mindset ~~will make this happen~~. But what do you think that might be?		In short data logging offers ways to do core science experiments, such as study insulating materials; or acceleration of a trolley on a ramp; or electromagnetic induction. But it also offers a strategy to have good investigative science happen in schools. When you come to use the technology, a slight change of mindset shows the difference between simply doing things electronically and embarking on an exploration. But what do you think that might be?

	'''Notes'''		'''Notes'''
	* Most UK school science departments own a quantity of data logging sensors. How often it’s used varies from ~~never~~ to several occasions per year.<br />		* Most UK school science departments own a quantity of data logging sensors. How often it’s used varies from little to several occasions per year.<br />
	* Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''		* Many ideas for experiments and investigations can be found nearby, in this downloadable ORBIT resource: '''[[Data_Logging_and_Control\|full ebook: Data logging and Control]]'''

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