Education Technology
  • Productive Struggle With Programming

    Posted 03/03/2023 by John Hanna

    The power of productive struggle includes making mistakes along the way and correcting them through feedback and further practice. Follow the author through his productive struggle using Python programming to transform a sketch.

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  • “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?

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  • 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.

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  • 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.”

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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