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May 2008 Issue
In this Issue:
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New Features Enhance the Nova5000 Complete Learning Solution, Now Offered in a Lower-Cost Package |
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 Fourier Systems’ Research and Development team has made significant developments in the Nova5000 specifications, better helping educators, technology coordinators and students to teach, facilitate and learn at their own pace. The Nova5000 now features a faster processor, running at 624 MHz, and has double the RAM, at 128 MB and double the NAND Flash storage memory, at 256 MB. By adding more storage memory a greater number of files and software may be installed on the Nova5000. The increased memory and faster processor provides users with an authentic computing and learning experience, offering quicker access to files and faster Web browsing.
Encouraging students and educators to utilize streaming video and multimedia tools in conjunction with curriculum-based activities, especially for science and math experiments, the Nova5000 now features a 2D Graphic accelerator for improved graphic functionality. This accelerator enhances multimedia and video playback capabilities for in-class, lab or fieldwork. In addition, Fourier Systems has added an additional SD card slot, providing another means to transfer files to or from the Nova5000. For example, this feature is an ideal tool for transferring images from digital cameras or multimedia files from other computing devices or handhelds.
Furthermore, by drastically improving the power management of the Nova5000 device the battery life has been extended by up to 20%.
Now weighing only 2.4 lbs and with enhanced features, Fourier Systems has lowered the device’s total cost-of-ownership by reducing the price for schools, districts and other educational organizations. The Nova5000 is now available for under $500 – EX, SX and BX versions cost $499, $439 and $399 respectively.
Click here to see the latest Nova5000 specifications (in PDF format) |
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Interview with the Director of Education Technology and Elementary School Teacher of Hatboro-Horsham School District on their Nova5000 Experience |
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We spoke to Susan Casagrand, Director of Educational Technology of the Hatboro-Horsham School District in Pennsylvania, USA and Carmela Curatola-Knowles, an Elementary School Teacher in the district.
Susan Casagrand is responsible for the direction, oversight and support of technology integration into the curriculum, instruction, and educational programs K-12. She is responsible for the development and implementation of professional development to support technology integration. Carmela Curatola-Knowles is responsible for delivering direct technological instruction to approximately 750 students at 2 of the 5 elementary schools in the district.
Click here to read the full article |
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Partnering of Syscap, a Leading UK Education IT Finance Provider, with Fourier Systems
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 Fourier System's Nova5000 is now available on Syscap's Learn Anywhere scheme. Syscap is the UK's leading independent IT finance provider, specializing in flexible finance solutions for the education sector. Schools throughout the UK consider Syscap to be a finance partner they can trust in order to enable mobile computerized student learning. Syscap are known to be selective about the education software and hardware providers that they work with, so as to ensure reliability and quality. They have recently adopted the Nova5000 as a key tool in their latest scheme: Learn Anywhere. Fourier Systems and Syscap will combine their efforts to ensure students can benefit from the Nova5000, an all-inclusive Personal Student Computer, without the schools having to carry the administrative burden or financial strain.
Nova5000 was a clear choice for Syscap because of the benefits as an education solution that can answer the needs of students, parents and teachers alike. Offering much more than an ordinary computer; the Nova5000 is an entire learning environment that integrates all aspects of a student’s learning life. Nova5000 meet teachers', students' and parents’ needs specifically designed with features for education. All the connectivity is available for work in any location, such as science experimentation in school, in the field or at home. Nova5000 also bundles a full range of educational applications and software for Science and Math, as well as classroom and project management, assessment, education search engines and concept mapping.
Learn Anywhere has been specifically designed to integrate parental contributions. It's suitable for all academic institutions, whether they're maintained or independent. The scheme supports mobile computing because of the proven improved student engagement and learning outcomes, integrative nature across the curriculum and increased stake in their child's education for parents. The scheme is easy to set up, easy to manage and carries minimum risk to educational institutions with flexible payment plans. |
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Fourier's MultiLab Software Wins ComputED's 2008 Best Educational Software Award |
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 ComputED Gazette has honored Fourier Systems with a 2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE). The BESSIE was given for the company's software program, MultiLab, which is available on the MultiLog, MultiLogPRO, TriLog, and TriLink data loggers as well as the Nova5000, in the category of Post-Secondary: Science. MultiLab is a comprehensive program that allows users to collect data, display data in graphs, meters and tables, analyze data with sophisticated analysis tools, and even view online or recorded videos of the actual science experiment. The program includes four displays: Graph, Table, Video, and a navigation display called the Data Map. In addition, Fourier Systems has recently modified its MultiLab data analysis software to aid elementary school teachers to teach important science concepts. Most young scientists need to learn about data measurement and analysis through clearly defined stages, understanding 'change in data' and building on these skills to understand 'measurement over time.' MultiLab now features brightly colored bar, clock, digital and color meters to represent data, illustrating measurement to beginning users. One of the best tools to illustrate these basic concepts is the Temperature probe, which young scientists can use to measure data using concepts they already know, such as determining hot versus cold.
Also honored with a 2007 EDDIE Award, the ComputED Gazette and award program review stated: "MultiLab software sets a new benchmark…simple to use, yet complex in its array of data collection and processing abilities. As in the saying: what you hear, you forget; what you see you remember; and what you do, you understand – students will be remembering and understanding far more with [MultiLab]."
This is the 14th year of the Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES). The ComputED Gazette and Computer Learning Lab, San Diego's leading computer education resource, sponsor the award program. Targeting innovative and content-rich programs and websites that provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence, the program selects winners from titles submitted by digital resource publishers from around the world. |
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Probe of the Month and Free Experiment Download |
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This month's featured probe is the ph probe DT-016.
The pH probe can be connected to the Nova5000, MultiLogPRO or TriLink data loggers. The pH probe is capable of measuring the entire range of 0 - 14 pH and is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. This probe can replace the traditional pH meter and in addition, it automatically collects the pH data and the pH changes during chemical reactions and displays these changes in a graph.
In aqueous solutions, addition of bases to water leads to an increase in the pH of the solution, while the addition of acids leads to a decrease in the pH. The changes in the pH can be followed using either specific dyes, called indicators, or a pH electrode. Acids and bases neutralize, or reverse, the action of one another. By adding a known amount of acid to a basic solution, until it completely reacts with it, the amount of the base can be determined. This procedure is called: Acid - Base Titration. During neutralization, acids and bases react with each other to produce ionic substances, called salts.
In this experiment, changes in pH and temperature, occurring while an acid (hydrochloric acid) is added to a base (sodium hydroxide) solution, are followed using a pH electrode and a Temperature sensor.
Click here to read about the ph probe DT-016 (in PDF format)
Click here to dowload the Acid-Base Titration experiment (in PDF format) |
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Spring/Summer Special Offer: Nova5000 for only US$449 |
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For US Customers only Fourier has a special Nova5000 promotion. The Nova5000 (model featuring the PXA270 processor) can be purchased for only US$449 – limited while stocks last or until June 30th, 2008.
To benefit from this offer contact your local sales representative |
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Visit FOURIER booth #7230 at NECC 2008, June 29th - July 2nd, San Antonio, TX |
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Fourier is excited to be attending this year's 27th annual National Education and Computing Conference (NECC). New product announcements and Nova Learning Alliance updates will be released, as well as the latest Nova5000 versions exhibited. Established, as well as new, Learning Alliance partners will be joining the Fourier booth, which Fourier expects to be as lively as last year.
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FAQ of the Month |
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Question:
 Can I connect probeware other than Fourier Systems' own probeware to the Nova5000 or MultiLogPRO data loggers?
Answer:
Yes, you may also connect Vernier and Data Harvest probeware to Fourier data loggers. Vernier probes require an adapter (provided by Fourier) in order to connect while Data Harvest use the same interface as Fourier probeware so no adapter is necessary. You may consult the compatible probeware list by clicking here.
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We're always happy to receive
your feedback.
For
any further information regarding marketing collateral please
contact Rebecca Posen, Marketing Communications Manager at Fourier:
Rebecca@fourier-sys.com |
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