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Earth Day Engineering: Mr. Trash Wheel and More Classroom-Ready Activities To Use With Your Students

Posted 04/17/2023 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)

On this Earth Day, get your students problem-solving on real-world environmental issues.

Math in Motion — 5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math

Posted 04/04/2023 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

The mission of National Robotics Week is simple: to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Learn how five educators are using the TI-Innovator™ Rover to teach math.

Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design

Posted 01/27/2023 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)

How about incorporating some Python coding in the classroom, to achieve enrichment, remediation and grow all students mathematically? My students are always interested in adding some game play to the content! If you’ve never coded before, don’t let that stop you — keep reading.

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells” … Falling Snow & Python Lists

Posted 12/09/2022 by John Hanna

It’s almost time for winter break. How about some falling snow, karaoke and Python lists to help get you in that winter mood?

Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology

Posted 12/02/2022 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)

Check out TI’s new computer science resource site that offers engaging activities and projects to complement any computer science classroom. Take a tour of the new site with one of the educators, Becky Byer, who helped launch the site.

Finding Fibonacci (Fibo) — 6 Examples That May Just Blow Your Mind!

Posted 11/18/2022 by Brad Posnanski

Fibonacci Day is Nov. 23. Join educator Brad Posnanski as he explores some unlikely hiding places for Fibonacci’s sequence, the Golden Ratio.

TI STEM Camps Open New Doors for Students in Rural West Virginia

Posted 11/04/2022 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

The summer of 2020 was filled with uncertainty. Schools had just wrapped up a year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and summer programming was not a high priority for most school districts. Read more on how Crystal Bishop extended STEM opportunities to rural WV students.

Students and Teachers Tell All About the TI Codes Contest

Posted 09/30/2022 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)

Read what students and teachers really think of the TI Codes Contest. Spoiler: They love it! We caught up with the 2022 finalists to get their take on their experiences and advice for future participants.

Adding “Class” to Your Python Code

Posted 09/09/2022 by John Hanna

John Hanna is back at it with more tips and tricks to enhance your Python code using “classes.”

6 Sensational TI Resources to Jump-Start Your School Year

Posted 08/12/2022 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, TI

Summer may be coming to a close, but TI can help ease the back-to-school season with many resources to get you and your students up to speed, no matter what calculator they are using. Let’s take a look at six favorite TI resources to get your year started off right.

I <3 Math, and Math Is Fun :-)

Posted 07/15/2022 by Brad Posnanski

World Emoji Day is July 17. Check out examples of emojis students can create using Python on their TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators for a fun, and engaging way to introduce coding in your classroom.

Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July

Posted 07/01/2022 by John Hanna

Americans honor the Fourth of July with family and friends, cookouts and barbecues, parades, flags and … fireworks! Your calculator can help you get in the patriotic mood! Read more to learn how.

Do Python Modules Really Have More Fun?

Posted 06/03/2022 by John Hanna

Discover how using modules in your Python programming on the TI-84 Plus CE Python and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators can save your time and sanity, too!

Looking for a STEM Solution for Your Camps This Summer?

Posted 05/13/2022 by Stacy Thibodeaux (@stacythib)

If your school or district is considering hosting STEM and coding camps this summer, take a look at Texas Instruments for resources, ideas, downloadable lessons and instructional videos. Plus, learn how to borrow everything you need to do the projects.

Get Your Promposal Ready — Try Balloons and Buttons

Posted 04/11/2022 by John Hanna

It’s prom season, and it can be hard to keep your students from daydreaming about prom night. How about an activity that will grab their attention while you sneak in some programming skills? Check out several examples for “promposals” on the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.

The Heartbeat of STEM

Posted 02/11/2022 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)

Are you interested in introducing your students to coding but are not sure how? Read about this heart-pounding STEM project that will get your students excited about programming.

Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple

Posted 02/04/2022 by Adam Pennell (@apennell1)

Valentine’s Day is a time of love, and who doesn’t love math and Python? Have your students use Python to shoot cupid’s arrow through a heart while learning about linear and quadratic functions. Math and Python using TI technology: a match made for Valentine’s Day.

Behind the Scenes of TI Codes

Posted 01/21/2022 by John Hanna

Take a peek behind the scenes of TI Codes with the author himself, John Hanna. Learn more about the history and conception of this popular free web resource that is teaching students and teachers to code in TI-Basic and Python on their TI calculators.

How to Host Your Own TI Codes Contest

Posted 01/07/2022 by Alison Steele, Senior Marketing Manager

Want to help your students prepare for this year’s TI Codes Contest? Or just looking for some light, fun STEM competition to bring to your school or group? Check out this guide and download templates to help hold your own mini TI Codes Contest!

Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!

Posted 12/03/2021 by Becky Byer @ bb31415

Computer Science Education Week is just around the corner … are you ready for some Python fun with your students? How do you plan to spend the week? Read on to learn about 5 projects to get students coding with Python.

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BulleTIn Board Blog | Texas Instruments

Earth Day Engineering: Mr. Trash Wheel and More Classroom-Ready Activities To Use With Your Students

Math in Motion — 5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math

Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells” … Falling Snow & Python Lists

Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology

Finding Fibonacci (Fibo) — 6 Examples That May Just Blow Your Mind!

TI STEM Camps Open New Doors for Students in Rural West Virginia

Students and Teachers Tell All About the TI Codes Contest

Adding “Class” to Your Python Code

6 Sensational TI Resources to Jump-Start Your School Year

I <3 Math, and Math Is Fun :-)

Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July

Do Python Modules Really Have More Fun?

Looking for a STEM Solution for Your Camps This Summer?

Get Your Promposal Ready — Try Balloons and Buttons

The Heartbeat of STEM

Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple

Behind the Scenes of TI Codes

How to Host Your Own TI Codes Contest

Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!

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