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Who should attend:
Teachers of Algebra and Pre-calculus who have some experience using the TI-83 Plus & TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators
TI educational technology used: TI-83 Plus, TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus, or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI InterActive!™ Software, CBR 2™ data collection device, CBL 2™ data collection system, TI Connect™ Software, Transformation Graphing App, Easy Data App, CabriTM Jr App, Quick Temp Probe, TI-Navigator™ (optional), TI-SmartView.
The objectives of the Integrating Multiple Technologies Institute are:
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| • | To assist teachers in gaining the confidence to use new teaching strategies and lessons as they incorporate the use of technology in their classrooms |
| • | To instruct teachers in the exploration/investigation mode of teaching secondary mathematics including algebra, data analysis, and other topics |
| • | To engage teachers in significant problem situations and in the use of technology as a tool for learning mathematics |
| • | To develop teachers' familiarity with TI InterActive!, Calculator-Based Lab (CBL 2™), Calculator-Based Ranger (CBR™), TI Connect™, TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus with Apps, and TI-Navigator |
| • | To develop teacher leaders capable of supporting long term, systemic professional development needs |
| • | To address adult learner concepts and effective ways of teaching adults |
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Introduction:
The goal of the course is to instruct teachers in new and innovative ways to effectively teach mathematics using technology in addition to developing a Teacher Leader Community to support local, ongoing professional development needs. The primary focus of the activities is to explore algebra and pre-calculus concepts, problems, and applications using TI handhelds and computer technology as tools for teaching and learning. Participants will learn new teaching strategies and will have opportunities for hands-on experience. The goal of the institute's program is to instruct teachers in new and innovative ways to effectively teach mathematics using technology.
Standards:
Materials for this institute were written in the spirit of the NCTM's Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 1989), Professional Teaching Standards (NCTM, 1991), and Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM, 2000).
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