Vernier Expands Its Data-Logging Capabilities for Chromebooks

"With more than a million purchased by schools last year, Chromebooks are becoming the mobile device of choice in many classrooms," said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier and former physics teacher. "Graphical Analysis for Chrome and its support of Vernier sensors provides schools with an easy-to-use and cost-effective way to further utilize Chromebooks and engage students in hands-on learning in science and STEM classrooms."

"With more than a million purchased by schools last year, Chromebooks are becoming the mobile device of choice in many classrooms," said David Vernier, co-founder of Vernier and former physics teacher. "Graphical Analysis for Chrome and its support of Vernier sensors provides schools with an easy-to-use and cost-effective way to further utilize Chromebooks and engage students in hands-on learning in science and STEM classrooms."

Graphical Analysis for Chrome enables teachers and students to use an extensive variety of Vernier sensors with Chromebooks to engage students in hands-on learning as they perform investigations and explorations of science concepts. The app allows students to use the data in tables, to calculate statistics and to perform curve fits. Students can additionally create and send experiment results to teachers, save work to Google Drive™ or export data to Plotly™ for further study.

Graphical Analysis is available for free. To learn more about Graphical Analysis for Chrome, visit www.vernier.com/ga-chrome.

About Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier Software & Technology has been a leading innovator of scientific data-collection technology for 34 years. Focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Vernier is dedicated to developing creative ways to teach and learn using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable data loggers, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With world-wide distribution to over 130 countries, Vernier products are used by educators and students from elementary school to college. Vernier's technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, build students' critical thinking skills and support the science and engineering practices detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Vernier's business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more information, visit http://www.vernier.com.