Join us in sunny California for a 2024 PASCO Summer Institute!
Hosted by our Professional Development team, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to extend your professional skills, connect with like-minded educators, and explore new approaches for engaging students with hands-on technology.
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- SPARKvue Summer Institute
- PASCO Capstone™ Summer Institute
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Team up with experienced facilitators and fellow teachers in a series of activities, where you will gain valuable, hands-on experience with a wide variety of sensors, experiments, and approaches for effective teaching with technology. Collaborate with educators from around the world as you hone new skills through an effective mix of hands-on experiments, demonstrations, student-ready labs, and group discussions.
In addition to developing your sensor and software skills, you will also enjoy exclusive access to the PASCO facility. Meet the passionate people behind our products, share your thoughts and ideas, and get a sneak peek at what’s to come. Register today to save your seat at a PASCO 2024 Summer Institute.
PASCO Summer Institutes include:
- Hands-on experiments led by our Professional Development team
- Daily lunches and snacks
- Evening social dinner with fellow educators and PASCO staff prior to instruction
- Printed comprehensive binder full of student activities
- Transportation to and from the PASCO facility and designated hotel
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the PASCO facility
Continuing Education Units through Sacramento State College of Continuing Education.
(Included in registration fee!)
2.0 Units for SPARKvue Summer Institute
2.7 Units for PASCO Capstone™ Summer Institute
SPARKvue Summer Institute
July 10-12, 2024
Intended for primary and secondary (K-12) teachers of all science disciplines. Team up with experienced facilitators and fellow educators to develop your SPARKvue skills through an effective mix of hands-on activities, student-ready labs, and group discussions.
»»» ATTENTION «««The SPARKvue Institute is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot ASAP.
Designed for teachers of all science disciplines, the SPARKvue Summer Institute is intended for educators who are looking to engage students in more active learning experiences using a combination of PASCO sensors, hands-on labs, and SPARKvue software. Over three days, participants will gain valuable, hands-on experience with a variety of PASCO sensors and software capabilities, while also discovering relevant student ventures for the year ahead. Through a series of activities, educators will work with our Professional Development team to develop essential SPARKvue skills such as:
- Connecting wireless sensors to class devices
- Collecting and managing sensor measurements
- Visualizing data using SPARKvue displays
- Analyzing and interpreting results
- Saving, sharing, and exporting data
Participants will also learn how to utilize SPARKvue’s more advanced features to:
- Create custom SPARKlab files with proper sampling rates
- Automate data collection with remote logging
- Transform sensor data with the Calculator
- Introduce coding into science activities using the Blockly coding integration
In addition to developing their software competencies, participating educators will receive complimentary copies of student activities featured throughout the training, as well as a certificate of completion. The training also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the PASCO facility and a special meet and greet with PASCO Product Managers. Daily lunches, snacks, and transportation to and from the designated hotel and PASCO facility will be provided. The night prior to Day 1 of workshop instruction, enjoy a social ice-breaker dinner at the hotel with fellow educators and PASCO staff! If you’re looking to create more active learning experiences using PASCO sensors and SPARKvue software, then you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from the PASCO product experts themselves!
PASCO Capstone™ Summer Institute
July 23-26, 2024
Intended for physics teachers and lab managers of high school and higher education. Connect with experienced trainers while developing your Capstone™ skills through an effective mix of hands-on experiments, sensor-based investigations, and group discussions.
»»» ATTENTION «««The Capstone Institute is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot ASAP.
The Capstone Summer Institute is intended for high school and higher education physics educators looking to incorporate more data-based investigations into their upper-secondary or university-level physics courses using PASCO sensors and Capstone software. Over four days, participants will gain valuable, hands-on experience with a variety of PASCO sensors and software features, while also discovering student investigations they can implement in their own labs. Through a series of hands-on activities, educators will work with our Professional Development team to master the basics of PASCO Capstone™, including how to:
- Connect PASCO sensors and apparatus to a Mac or Windows computer or laptop
- Collect, display, and manage sensor measurements
- Select appropriate sampling options for an experiment, including modes and sample rates
- Analyze experiment data using Capstone’s built-in tools
- Save, share, and export data collected in PASCO Capstone™
Participants will also learn how to utilize Capstone’s more advanced features such as:
- Calculator: Create calculated columns or transform data collected from an experiment.
- Signal Generator: Learn how to use the built-in Signal Generator.
- Video Syncing: Sync sensor data to a video recording of an experiment.
In addition to developing a deeper understanding of PASCO Capstone™, participating physics educators will also receive complimentary copies of student investigations featured throughout the training, as well as a certificate of completion. Enjoy a social ice-breaker dinner at the hotel with fellow educators and PASCO staff prior to Day 1 of institute instruction. The training also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the PASCO facility and a special meet and greet with PASCO Product Managers. Daily lunches, snacks, and transportation to and from the designated hotel and PASCO facility will be provided. If you’re looking to drive more hands-on, physics investigations using PASCO sensors and Capstone™ software, then you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from the PASCO product experts themselves!
How to Register
We highly recommend securing your seat ASAP to attend a 2024 PASCO Summer Institute!
Note: If your reservation is purchased by an entity other than the intended institute attendee, please ensure to register with the best contact email address to reach the attendee over the summer. This email should be checked regularly by the attendee for important event updates over the summer.
Eventbrite: Please use the links below to reserve your seat through Eventbrite.
Registration Deadlines: To allow participants adequate time for hotel reservations, the registration deadlines are as follows:
- June 9, 2024 for SPARKvue Summer Institute
- June 22, 2024 for Capstone Summer Institute
»»» ATTENTION «««Each institute is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your spot ASAP.
Schedule
SPARKvue Summer Institute | July 10-12 SPARKvue Agenda
The SPARKvue Summer Institute takes place over three (3) days, July 10-12, 2024. Onsite sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and generally end at 4:30 p.m., with scheduled breaks and lunch. Lunch is provided. Using the button above, preview the agenda for more details to see if the SPARKvue Summer Institute is right for you!
Capstone Summer Institute | July 23-26 Capstone Agenda
The Capstone Summer Institute takes place over four (4) days, July 23-26, 2024. Onsite sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and generally end at 4:30 p.m., with scheduled breaks and lunch. Lunch is provided. Using the button above, preview the agenda for more details to see if the Capstone Summer Institute is right for you!
Location
The Summer Institutes are hosted at PASCO scientific, located in Roseville, California.
PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747
Phone (inside US): 1-916-786-3800
Phone (outside US): 1-800-772-8700
Email: training@pasco.com
Lodging
PASCO has arranged reservations with the nearest hotel, Home2 Suites by Hilton, about 1.5 miles from PASCO scientific. Home2 Suites is steps away from several eateries, a coffee shop, and Roseville TopGolf.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
1900 Freedom Way
Roseville, CA 95678
Rates & Reservations
After registering, you will receive an email link to reserve your room at the reduced rate listed below:
SPARKvue Institute lodging date range | July 9-13
$199 per night
Hotel reservations must be made by June 9, 2024.
Capstone Institute lodging date range | July 22-27
$199 per night
Hotel reservations must be made by June 22, 2024.
Travel & Transportation
Transportation During the Summer Institute
PASCO will provide daily transportation between the Home2 Suites hotel and PASCO scientific for all Summer Institute attendees.
Sacramento International Airport
Both the hotel and PASCO scientific are located in Roseville, CA, about 35 minutes away from Sacramento International Airport. Sacramento International Airport serves most air carriers, including Southwest, United, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Volaris, American Airlines, Air Canada, AeroMexico, and Alaska Airlines. If you are traveling to the hotel from Sacramento International Airport, then we recommend using either Uber or Lyft ride services (~$45).
Directions from Sacramento International Airport to the Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel »
Driving
If you plan to drive to your Summer Institute, you are welcome to utilize our “Visitor” parking spots during your workshop. Our building is located near the Blue Oaks exit on CA-65. For more detailed travel directions, please select the Google Maps link below.
Meals
Breakfasts are included with your stay at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel. It is also within walking distance from casual eateries like Peet’s Coffee or Noah's NY Bagels. Lunch will be provided by PASCO each day of Summer Institute activities. Enjoy a social ice-breaker dinner at the hotel with fellow educators and PASCO staff prior to Day 1 of institute instruction. Participants are also invited to one group dinner provided by PASCO. As the event nears, we will contact you about dietary restrictions. Take your pick of the many nearby restaurants for your remaining meals. For those of you interested in trying a West Coast classic, In-N-Out Burger is a mere ten minutes away.
Questions?
Contact our Professional Development team directly at training@pasco.com