The document discusses trends in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education around the world and highlights several examples of how the Nova5000 mobile data logging device is being used to improve STEM teaching and learning. Specifically, it provides cases from Singapore, Korea, Russia, the UK, Israel, and the USA where the Nova5000 is enabling hands-on experimentation, bringing STEM education into field settings, computerizing science labs, and making STEM learning more accessible in rural and underserved areas. The Nova5000 provides an all-in-one solution for mobile data collection, analysis, and reporting that is engaging students in STEM globally.

1. Mobile Science
with the Nova5000

2. 21st Century Needs
• The world is flat!
Labour intensive industries migrate East
• Developed countries are focusing on
Hi-Tech and Knowledge-based industry
• Increasing demand for Science, Math and
Technology skills
• The main challenge:
To prepare our youth

3. World Wide Education Trends
Emphasising Science & Math
• Singapore – Production shifted to Malaysia, MOE is
focusing on Bio-Tech
• Korea – Announced 5-year plan for enhancing and
computerizing school
science Labs
• Russia – Archimedes
project for improved
student science skills
• USA – NCLB legislation

4. Data Logging: Hands-on
Approach
What you hear… you forget;
What you see… you remember;
What you do… you understand!
• Automatic data collection
• Fast and accurate
• More time for Data Analysis
• Self experimenting is powerful and fun
• But still… a computer is needed for
Analysis and Lab reports

5. Nova5000: All-in-one Solution
The computer with
built-in data logging
& educational
content

6. Mobile Science
Data Logging PLUS essential Windows® tools:
• Multimedia
• Productivity
• Analysis
• Connectivity
• Reporting
• Management

7. The UK: Brings IT to the Field
Woodland Education Centre
• Woodland Wildlife Trust
• Situated in Devon
• Pioneering the use of IT in
environmental education
• Receiving more than 1.5 million
monthly hits on their Web
• Leaders in structured activities in
natural habitats

8. UK: The Challenge
• IT in the field, not confined to a room
• Small and robust tablet device – key tool
• Instant-on – a must
• Good sound – a necessity
• Cost effective – to satisfy low budgets

9. UK: The Right Solution’s Results
Q3 Rangers
Discovering Their Environment
“It’s just so cool!” said one youngster.
“Yes” said another. “It’s as cool as my
Nintendo.” “Its brilliant!” said one teacher.
“It adds a whole new dimension” offered
another.
“I've been in environmental education for
over 20 years and this is the biggest single
step forward that I have seen.”
Mr. Lawson, Head of the Woodland Center

10. Russia: Science & Math Super-power
Archimed Science Labs
• Archimed Project – Computerizing Russia’s
school Labs with data loggers & probes
• Lead by the Moscow Institute of New
Technology
• Preparing the Scientists and Engineers of
tomorrow's Russia
• Probware used by 200,000
students…to date
The challenge:
No Lab computers

11. Russia: Moving to
Latest Mobile Technology
Lack of computing solutions:
– 2003 to 2006 PALM PDA used
with Bluetooth data logging
2007: Move to Nova5000
“The Nova5000 is a perfect extension
of the PALM-TriLink project because
it basically combines the features and
benefits of both, at no extra cost”
Dr. Boris Berenfeld

12. Israel: Bringing IT to a Rural Area
The Challenges of a desert school attended
by 900 students from 18 Bedouin tribes:
Isolation - Until 5 years ago the school had
no electricity, today the school is supplied
by generator
• Socio-economic disadvantage – for years
the Computer Science room stood empty.
• Long distances - many also arrive by foot or donkey
from long distance
• Lack of attendance – many students forced to stay
at home, needed by their families
“We must avoid being left outside of progress”.
School Director

13. The Hand-held Rural Solution
– Cost effective: All in one: Data logging &computer
– Long lasting: Battery (6-8 hours)
– Light-weight: Less than 1.1kg
– Motivating: Students excited to be using technology
– Home studies: Students take turns to use the machines
from home
– Integrating: Parents receive Nova5000 IT training
at school
The project has connected families and community
in the common goal of IT education advancement.