Professional Development

Webinars

Take advantage of the free T³ webinar series featuring both live and on-demand webinars that show educators how to effectively use TI technology to build student understanding.

Webinars are offered on a variety of topics, subject areas, and TI technology. They often feature free activities found on the TI Activities webpage.

Live webinars occur most Tuesdays during the school year. All webinars are recorded and can be played at your convenience!. Webinars are 60 minutes in length.

  • Upcoming

    Date Webinar Topic Presenters
    05/29/2012

    TI-Nspire" CX Navigator" Basic Skills: Success on Day One

    Learn how to get your TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System up and running. Use the Network Manager to associate the handhelds for the first time. Explore different methods of adding a class. Learn to diagnose and correct the most common challenges new users face.

    8 PM EDT | 7 PM CDT | 6 PM MDT | 5 PM PDT

    Ray Lesniewski, Jeff McCalla
    06/12/2012

    TI-Nspire" CX Navigator" Basic Skills: Meaningful Uses in Math and Science Classes

    Learn how to use your TI-Nspire CX Navigator System to instantly assess student understanding using various types of questions. Transfer documents to and from students’ handhelds, and investigate how to quickly and easily collect data. Learn to use some of the features of the TI-Nspire CX handhelds and software, including conics graphing, chemistry notation, and more.

    8 PM EDT | 7 PM CDT | 6 PM MDT | 5 PM PDT

    Ray Lesniewski, Jeff McCalla
    06/26/2012

    TI-Nspire" CX Navigator" Basic Skills: Monitoring Students? Progress and Other Tips

    Learn how to use the TI-Nspire CX Navigator System to review students’ progress in class. Use the Portfolio feature as an assessment tool. Explore creative ways to use the Live Presenter, Class Capture and Quick Poll features. Learn some helpful tips when using the TI-Nspire CX Navigator System in the classroom.

    8 PM EDT | 7 PM CDT | 6 PM MDT | 5 PM PDT

     

    Ray Lesniewski, Jeff McCalla


     

  • Archive

    Date Webinar Topic Presenters
    05/08/2012

    What's New and Tried and True with TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn about the newest features of TI-Nspire™ technology, and continue to explore tried and true features such as dynamic links across multiple representations, dynamic measurement, color and images. Learn how to create interactive, media-rich math and science content with the PublishView™ feature of the Teacher and Student Software.

    Todd Morstein, Tom Reardon

    05/01/2012

    Formative Assessment with the TI-Nspire Navigator System

    Learn how to create an interactive classroom with the TI-Nspire Navigator System. Save class time by sending documents wirelessly, and instantly assess student understanding with the Quick Poll feature. Monitor students’ progress with the Class Capture feature and organize performance data in the Portfolio workspace. Promote collaboration and greater student engagement with pre-made Math Nspired lessons that are compatible with the TI-Nspire Navigator system.

    Jeff McCalla, Jennifer Wilson

    04/24/2012

    Science Nspired: Modules in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

    Learn how to use classroom-ready modules to explore lessons for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Interactive explorations allow students to simulate small- or large-scale phenomena that are otherwise difficult to see. Data collection labs give students the opportunity to collect and analyze real-world data. Lesson guides and bell ringers offer rich multimedia content in the form of PublishView documents.

    Jeff Lukens, Rob Reniewicki

    04/17/2012

    TI-84 Plus Basic Skills: Problem-Solving in the Real World... and Beyond!

    Explore actual data and problem-solving situations with lessons developed in cooperation with NASA, USA Today, and the Numb3rs television series. Analyze the ascent of a space shuttle with a scatter plot and linear regression, and model the Weightless Wonder’s reduced-gravity flight with a quadratic function. Locate and use algebra and geometry lessons that incorporate data from USA Today articles. Use algebraic and geometric techniques to investigate crime scenes from episodes of the Numb3rs television series.

    Judy Hicks, John LaMaster

    04/10/2012

    Ten80 Race to the Chase Lesson Series: How to Win Races and Influence Championships

    Learn about STEM subjects in NASCAR through TI’s alliance with Ten80 Education. The “Race to the Chase” lesson series offers math and science resources based on real-world data from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. Learn how to use classroom-ready math and science lessons that explore three key parameters that constantly change during a race: car balance due to fuel consumption, tire wear, and track temperature and contour. Students will learn why the race teams with the best engineers win. The more you know, the faster you go!

    Michelle Bonds, Beverly Simmons, Jeff Thompson

    04/03/2012

    Mathematical Practices with the Common Core State Standards

    In the Standards for Mathematical Practice, the Common Core State Standards initiative outlines the varieties of expertise that educators should develop among students. Learn how TI-Nspire™ technology promotes modeling with mathematics, making use of structure, and expressing regularity with repeated reasoning.

    Gail Burrill, Tom Dick

    03/27/2012

    Math Nspired: Algebra 2 & Precalculus

    Learn how to locate and use Algebra 2 lessons involving powers, roots, and radical functions. Use multiple representations to explore polynomials, logarithmic and exponential functions, and probability. Explore Precalculus lessons involving exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometry.

    Ray Barton, Howard Stern

    03/20/2012

    Math Nspired: Core Concepts in Statistics

    Learn how to use TI-Nspire™ technology to increase student understanding of core statistical concepts and as a tool for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Create and analyze a categorical plot, use interactive notes to generate a simulation, and explore classroom-ready lessons involving univariate and bivariate data, probability, and random variables. Lessons involving experimentation and sampling distributions bring big ideas together using dynamic links across multiple representations.

    Gail Burrill, Landy Godbold

    03/13/2012

    TI-Nspire CAS Basic Skills: Developing Student Understanding with a Computer Algebra System (CAS)

    Learn how to use TI-Nspire CAS as a tool for making connections between numeric and algebraic properties. By manipulating mathematical expressions in symbolic form, students can generate patterns, make conjectures, and evaluate their reasoning at fundamental conceptual levels. Learn how to address students’ common misconceptions, and discuss the role of CAS in curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy.

    Ray Klein, Tom Steinke

    02/21/2012

    Using the TI-Nspire CX & Computer Software in Your Classroom

    Learn how to bring mathematical concepts to life by adding color and images to TI-Nspire documents. Use the latest TI-Nspire Teacher Software and Student Software to insert images into documents, and explore color documents on the TI-Nspire CX handheld. Learn how to promote real-world problem-solving scenarios with images, graphs, and dynamic measurements.

    Sean Bird, Eric Butterbaugh

    02/07/2012

    Math Nspired: Core Concepts in Calculus

    Learn how to use TI-Nspire Technology to increase student understanding of definite integrals and applications, slope fields and differential equations, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Explore graphical interpretations of antiderivatives with slope fields, build a foundation for understanding a definite integral as a limit Riemann Sums, and examine how the average value of a function relates to the definite integral. Explore Taylor Polynomials and bring big ideas together using dynamic links across multiple representations.

    Vicki Carter, Tom Dick

    01/31/2012

    Exploring Algebra, Geometry & Precalculus with NASA & TI-Nspire Technology

    TI and NASA have teamed up to develop classroom materials that incorporate actual data and problem-solving situations from manned space exploration. Analyze the ascent of a space shuttle with a scatter plot and linear regression, and model the Weightless Wonder’s reduced-gravity flight with a quadratic function. Simulate an astronaut’s motion with transformations in the coordinate plane, use Newton’s Law of Cooling to calculate temperature loss, and model low Earth orbits with circles and ellipses.

    Audrey Cucci, Tracy Watson

    01/24/2012

    Pathways for Implementing TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn tips and tricks for implementing TI-Nspire technology in your classroom, school, or district. Beginning with teacher usage as a presentation tool, we will share pathways to promote student discovery on TI-Nspire handhelds and implementation of the TI-Nspire Navigator system. Information and resources will be available for math and science teachers, technology coordinators, department chairs, and administrators.

    Margaret Bambrick, Linda Griffith

    01/17/2012

    Math Nspired: Middle Grades Math, Algebra 1 & Geometry

    Learn how to locate and use Middle Grades Math lessons involving geometry, statistics and probability. Explore Algebra 1 lessons involving functions and systems of linear equations. Investigate the properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and polygons with classroom-ready and “create your own” Geometry lessons.

    Eric Butterbaugh, David Sword

    12/13/2011

    TI-Nspire™ Tech Skills - Functions, Programs, & Math Boxes

    Learn how to use the Program Editor to define functions and programs. Input values into a program using the Request command. Restrict moveable points to a given window using a program with piecewise functions, and execute it using a Math Box in the Notes application.

    Jeff McCalla, Bryson Perry
    12/06/2011

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: Collecting & Analyzing Data with the Vernier DataQuest App

    Learn how to collect and analyze data using the new DataQuest app. Collect data using single and multiple probes, and analyze it by drawing predictions, performing regressions, and viewing multiple representations. Explore data collection activities and related resources at the new Science Nspired website.

    Erick Archer, Jeff Lukens
    11/29/2011

    Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative 101

    Learn how STEM subjects and careers affect our world through TI’s alliance with Ten80 Education. Explore the Student Racing Challenge, a supplemental STEM curriculum and annual competition league where teams compete with 1:10 scale remote control cars. The activity Optimal Drive Paths will be highlighted, where students learn how to mathematically model the optimal path of a RC car around a track.

    Michelle Bonds, Terri Stripling, Jeff Thompson
    11/15/2011

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: Formative Assessment with TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn how to use TI-Nspire Teacher Software to give immediate feedback by creating and distributing Self-Check documents. Use the Class Capture feature of the TI-Nspire Navigator system to explore multiple problem-solving techniques and monitor students’ progress. Use the Quick Poll feature to aggregate performance data, discuss acceptable answers, and identify common misconceptions.

    Time: 8 PM EDT | 7 PM CDT | 6 PM MDT | 5 PM PDT

    Judy Hicks, Jennifer Wilson
    11/08/2011

    Math Nspired: Statistics

    Learn how to locate and use Statistics lessons involving univariate data, normal distributions, bivariate data, probability, and random variables. Explore how dynamic links across multiple representations can make Statistics concepts come alive for your students.

    Gail Burrill, Jim Nakamoto
    11/01/2011

    Math Nspired: Calculus

    Learn how to locate and use Calculus lessons involving limits of functions, derivatives, antiderivatives, and slope fields. Explore how dynamic links across multiple representations can make Calculus concepts come alive for your students.

    Tom Dick, Vicki Carter
    10/25/2011

    Exploring Science and Math with NASA & TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn to use AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, and AP Statistics lessons based on NASA space exploration topics. View lessons involving the ascent of a space shuttle, reduced gravity flight, oxygen generation, bone density loss, and lunar landing and surface instrumentation.

    Ray Barton, Todd Morstein
    10/18/2011

    TI-84 Plus Basic Skills: Analyzing Patterns & Functions

    Learn how to use the calculator, graphing screen, and table to investigate patterns and cultivate an understanding of functions. Explore algebraic and geometric patterns with the Cabri, Jr. app, and locate lessons and resources for the TI-83/TI-84 family at TI Math.

    Bill Caroscio, Judy Hicks
    10/11/2011

    Common Core State Standards with TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn how TI-Nspire Technology supports the processes and proficiencies described in the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Explore how Action/Consequence lessons promote engagement with mathematical concepts by developing students’ ability to justify mathematical statements and rules.

    Gail Burrill, Tom Dick
    10/04/2011

    Math Nspired - What's New: Middle Grades & Algebra 1

    Learn how to locate and use Middle Grades lessons involving ratios, proportional relationships, and the number system. Promote Algebra-readiness with Middle Grades lessons involving expressions and equations. Explore Algebra 1 lessons involving equivalence, equations, and linear functions.

    Margaret Bambrick, Eric Butterbaugh

    09/27/2011

    Science Nspired: Biology, Chemistry & Physics with TI-Nspire Technology

    Learn about the new lessons and resources available at Science Nspired. Explore Biology lessons involving cells and genetics, Chemistry lessons involving atomic structure and chemical bonding, and Physics lessons involving force, motion, and work.

    Jeff Lukens, Todd Morstein
    09/20/2011

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: Teacher Software & the PublishView Documents

    Learn how to add color and images to TI-Nspire documents with the TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software. Explore the new PublishView document and learn how to add images and video to PublishView documents.

    Tom Reardon, Rick Snow
    09/13/2011

    Back to School with TI-Nspire Technology

    By the end of this webinar, you will be able to change TI-Nspire technology's page layout on screen in order to view multiple applications. Analyze rates of change with dynamic measurements and calculations, and transform geometric objects in the coordinate plane. 

    Eric Butterbaugh, Kevin Spry
    05/03/2011

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Exponentials and Transformational Geometry

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving exponential functions, Geometry activities involving transformational geometry, and Algebra 2 activities involving logarithms and exponentials.

    Margaret Bambrick
    Jennifer Wilson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    04/26/2011

    TI-Nspire™ Basic Skills: Built-in Graphs Application

    Learn to change TI-Nspire technology's page layout on screen in order to view multiple applications. Analyze rates of change with dynamic measurements and calculations, and transform geometric objects in the coordinate plane.

    Judy Hicks
    Tracy Watson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    04/19/2011

    TI-Nspire™ CX Basic Skills: The New Color Handheld and TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software

    Learn about the features of the TI-Nspire CX handheld and the latest update for TI-Nspire handhelds and Teacher Software. Learn how to maximize the impact of color and images to help your students understand important math concepts and how to collect and analyze real-world data with the new Vernier DataQuest™ application.

    Rick Snow
    Tom Reardon
    Eric Butterbaugh
    04/05/2011

    TI-Nspire™ Basic Skills: Press-to-Test feature

    Learn to enable and disable TI-Nspire technology’s Press-to-Test feature, experience the TI-Nspire handheld in Press-to-Test mode, and access online test prep resources.

    Howard Stern
    Dana Morse
    Eric Butterbaugh

    03/29/2011

    TI-Nspire™ Tech Skills: Advanced Authoring

    Learn to use “when” statements in TI-Nspire technology's built-in Graphs application, utilize circles to make text appear and disappear, and use sliders to generate random numbers.

    Jeff McCalla
    Bryson Perry
    Eric Butterbaugh

    03/22/2011

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Quadratics and Quadrilaterals

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving quadratic functions, Geometry activities involving quadrilaterals and polygons, and Algebra 2 activities involving quadratics.

    Margaret Bambrick
    Jennifer Wilson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    03/15/2011

    TI-84 Plus Basic Skills: Lists and Data

    By the end of this webinar, you will be able to create and store lists of data, calculate measures of central tendency, and generate scatter plots and perform regressions.

    Judy Hicks
    Tracy Watson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    03/08/2011

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Calculus

    By the end of this webinar, you will be able to utilize Math Nspired activities involving integration, the fundamental theorem, differential equations, and series. You will also be able to graph a function, solve an equation, and find values of derivatives and definite integrals.

    Vicki Carter
    Tom Dick
    Eric Butterbaugh

    02/15/2011

    Transitioning from TI-84 Plus graphing to TI-Nspire technology

    Learn to analyze a function and transform a polygon using TI-Nspire™ technology’s built-in Graphs Application, as well as analyze data using the built-in Lists & Spreadsheet and Data & Statistics applications.
    Betty Gasque,
    Howard Stern
    Eric Butterbaugh
    02/08/2011

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Functions, Relations and Circles

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving functions and relations, Geometry activities involving circles and Algebra 2 activities involving functions.

    Jennifer Wilson
    Margaret Bambrick
    Eric Butterbaugh

    02/01/2011

    TI-Nspire™ Basic Skills: Built-in Geometry Application

    Learn to create basic constructions, measure geometric objects and perform dynamic calculations using TI-Nspire technology’s built-in Geometry Application.

    Judy Hicks
    Tracy Watson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    11/30/2010

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: Settings and Built-In Applications

    Learn how to change the TI-Nspire technology's general and Graphs & Geometry settings. Enter categorical data into the built-in Lists & Spreadsheet application and analyze it with a Quick Graph. Use the built-in Data & Statistics application to graph and analyze univariate and bivariate data. (Duration: 60 minutes)

    Judy Hicks
    Tracy Watson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    11/16/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Systems, Right Triangles, and Matrices

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving systems of linear equations; Geometry activities involving right triangles, trig, perimeter and area; and Algebra 2 activities involving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and power functions. (Duration: 61 minutes)

    Judy Hicks
    Jennifer Wilson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    11/09/2010

    TI-Nspire Tech Skills: Programming with TI-Nspire

    Learn how programs make decisions by analyzing, interpreting, and modifying their structure. Use request boxes for basic input and output statements, and understand how programs can utilize repetition and looping. (Duration: 58 minutes)

    Daniel Ilaria
    Doug Smeltz
    Eric Butterbaugh

    10/26/2010

    TI-84 Plus Basic Skills: The New Operating System

    Learn to download and install OS 2.53 MP using TI-Connect computer software. Evaluate expressions using MathPrint's fraction and matrix templates. Analyze graphical and numeric data with enhanced window and table settings. (Duration: 69 minutes)

    Judy Hicks
    Tracy Watson
    Eric Butterbaugh

    10/19/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Functions and Triangles

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving linear functions, Geometry activities involving triangles, and Algebra 2 activities involving functions. Highlighted activities include Multiple Representations, Triangle Inequality Theorem, and Domain and Range 2. (Duration: 58 minutes)

    Ruth Casey
    10/12/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Calculus

    Learn to utilize Calculus activities involving limits of functions, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and definite integrals. Highlighted activities include A Tale of Two Lines, MVT for Derivatives, Elevator: Height and Velocity, and Average Value of a Function. (Duration: 57 minutes)

    Judy Hicks
    Betty Gasque

    09/28/2010

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: The Math Nspired Resource Center

    Learn to utilize new features of the TI-Nspire Teacher Software, including the Document and Content workspaces. Create new documents with the built-in Calculator and Graphs applications, and use the Scratchpad for quick calculations and graphs. Locate, download, and open classroom-ready activities from the Math Nspired Resource center. (Duration: 59 minutes)

    Judy Hicks
    Betty Gasque

    09/22/2010

    Grant Writing Skills You Need Now!

    An experienced veteran shares her advice, insights, and tips for winning classroom technology grants. Learn to interpret grant requirements, define and utilize key terminology, and choose an appropriate funding source. (Duration: 59 minutes)

    Louise Chapman
    09/21/2010

    TI-Nspire Basic Skills: Math Nspired Resource Center & What's New

    Learn how to utilize classroom-ready activities from the Math Nspired Resource Center. View activities that are correlated to various textbooks and state standards. Learn how to upgrade to OS v2.1 and utilize the Documents and Content workspaces. (Duration: 57 minutes)
    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Eric Butterbaugh
    06/22/2010

    Getting Hired in a Hurry

    Get expert advice on how you can become a hirable and desirable teacher. Learn to build a better résumé, secure an interview, and distinguish yourself by effectively positioning your experience and skills. (Duration: 57 minutes)

    Dr. Kelly Price
    04/13/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Exponential Functions and Transformational Geometry

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving exponential functions and Geometry activities involving transformational geometry. Highlighted activities include Characteristics of Exponential Functions, Comparing Linear and Exponential Data, Transformations: Rotations, and Tessellations with Regular Polygons.

    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie

    02/09/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Functions, Relations, and Circles

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving functions and relations and Geometry activities involving circles. Highlighted activities include Transformations of Functions 1, Function or Not a Function?, Tangents to a Circle, and Angles and Arcs.

    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie
    01/12/2010

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Systems of Linear Equations, Similarity and Proportion

    Learn to Utilize Algebra 1 activities involving systems of linear equations and Geometry activities involving similarity and proportion. Highlighted activities include What is a Solution to a System?, Balanced Systems of Equations, Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles, and Scale Factor, Area, and Perimeter.

    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie

    12/08/2009

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Linear Inequalities, Right Triangles and Trig

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving linear inequalities and Geometry activities involving right triangles and trig. Highlighted activities include Simple Inequalities on a Number Line, Linear Inequalities in Two Variables, and Pythagorean Relationships.

    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie
    11/10/2009

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Linear Functions, Quadrilaterals and Polygons

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 activities involving linear functions and Geometry activities involving quadrilaterals and polygons. Highlighted activities include Multiple Representations and Sum of Exterior Angles of Polygons.

    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie
    10/20/2009

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Equations, Triangles, Perimeter and Area

    Learn to utilize Algebra 1 involving equations and Geometry activities involving triangles, perimeter, and area. Highlighted Algebra 1 activities include Visualizing Integers, From Expressions to Equations, Variables on Both Sides, and Visualizing Equations. Highlighted Geometry activities include Triangle inequality Theorem and Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle.

    Gail Burrill
    Ruth Casey
    Judy Hicks
    Jane Gillespie
    09/22/2009

    Algebra Readiness: Closing the Achievement Gap with TI MathForward

    A look at the implementation and results of TI MathForward in the Richardson Independent School District. Learn how MathForward aligns with algebra-readiness grant objectives, and see how professional development strengthens teacher content knowledge and enhances pedagogy.
    Paula Haney
    Kristen San Juan
    09/15/2009

    Math Nspired Resource Center: Introduction to Algebra 1 and Geometry

    Learn about the pedagogy of Math Nspired from experts in the field. See how classroom-ready Action/Consequence activities increase student understanding of “tough to teach, tough to learn” concepts. Highlighted Algebra and Geometry activities include Exploring Expressions and Points, Lines, and Planes.
    Gail Burrill
    Jane Gillespie
    Carl Veatere
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