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Fall-Tastic Ideas To Enrich Your Classroom This Season

Posted 10/04/2023 by TI Staff

With the changing of the seasons, it’s that time of the year for harvest-themed decor, engaging student activities and delightful DIY ideas that infuse your classroom with touches of autumn.

Aha! Activity: Get Students Excited About Linear Equations

Posted 09/19/2023 by Brad Posnanski, @POSitive_MATH

Find out how a high school math teacher tried a new “musical” approach to teaching linear functions that his students love. Brad Posnanski walks us through a hands-on lesson for algebra students: making a digital slide whistle. His story kicks off a new blog series where educators share their favorite “Aha! activities” to try in your own classroom.

Make Plans To Attend a Great 2023 Virtual T³IC

Posted 09/15/2023 by TI Staff

Join us Sept. 30, 2023, at 9 a.m. Central for a free virtual teacher conference. The sessions will help enhance your teaching and show you new ways to use TI technology to engage students.

5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School

Posted 08/25/2023 by TI Staff

Welcome students back to school with free classroom decorations you and your students will love. We’ve rounded up the top five favorites that are sure to be a hit.

3 Back-to-School Math Activities to Reenergize Your Students

Posted 08/11/2023 by TI Staff

Make planning for back to school easier with these three math activities created to get students back in the spirit of learning after the long summer break.

A New School Year — A New You(Tube)!

Posted 08/04/2023 by TI Staff

Just in time for the new school year, the TI YouTube channel is taking on a new look with great new content for teachers and students.

Stars, Stripes and Sparkles! Try These 3 Coding Activities for July Fourth Fun

Posted 06/26/2023 by TI Staff

Celebrate the fun and freedom of coding with these three patriotic-themed coding activities and challenges! Discover the ease of Python coding with our TI Codes modules and fun of experimental coding.

How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes

Posted 05/12/2023 by Jennifer Brewer Cezar, Grant Partnership Consultant

Many factors go into writing a successful grant proposal. Here’s tips on how to avoid the five most common grant writing mistakes.

“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?

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Mission Impossible: A Perfect March Madness® Bracket

Posted 03/04/2022 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

Every year, millions of people fill out a bracket for the NCAA tournament. If you’re like me, you hear that little voice saying, “What if I became the first person ever to fill out a perfect bracket?” But, do the math, and it’s easy to see the odds are overwhelmingly against it.

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.

TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class

Posted 09/24/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)

Texas Instruments graphing calculators continue to be crucial tools for teaching and learning mathematics. In this post, we’ll explore some ways in which TI graphing calculators and Chromebook™ notebook computers can be used side by side for a great pedagogical experience.

Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students

Posted 07/29/2021 by Brad Posnanski (@POSitive_MATH)

On July 23, athletes began to assemble in a much-anticipated worldwide international athletic competition. Educators may find their minds racing on all the rich opportunities for sports-related ideas to engage students in the math and science classroom. Take a look at five activities you can try with your students.

ICYMI: TI’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2020

Posted 01/05/2021 by Ellen Fishpaw (@ellenfishpaw)

We are all about saving you time and energy in the classroom, or wherever you are teaching students from during this school year. In that vein, we’ve compiled our top 10 YouTube videos from 2020 to help you and your students continue to grow and flourish in the new year.

Celebrate #CSEdWeek Teaching Students to Code With TI

Posted 12/07/2020 by Stacy Thibodeaux (@stacythib)

Classroom instruction time is precious. Coding and programming are valuable skills for students. Let me help you get started with a few time-saving tips and resources.

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Fall-Tastic Ideas To Enrich Your Classroom This Season

Aha! Activity: Get Students Excited About Linear Equations

Make Plans To Attend a Great 2023 Virtual T³IC

5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School

3 Back-to-School Math Activities to Reenergize Your Students

A New School Year — A New You(Tube)!

Stars, Stripes and Sparkles! Try These 3 Coding Activities for July Fourth Fun

How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes

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

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

Adding “Class” to Your Python Code

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

Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July

Get Your Promposal Ready — Try Balloons and Buttons

Mission Impossible: A Perfect March Madness® Bracket

Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple

TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class

Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students

ICYMI: TI’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2020

Celebrate #CSEdWeek Teaching Students to Code With TI

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