Education Technology

June 5–6, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ralston Valley High School | 13355 West 80th Avenue | Arvada, Colorado 80005

## Pricing:

$150 – Summit registration without TI technology package$250 – Summit registration including one of the following TI technology packages:

• TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software and TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI LaunchPad™ Board
• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld, TI-Nspire™ Teacher Software and TI-Innovator™ Hub
• TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software for the TI-84 Plus graphing family and TI-Innovator™ Hub

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

## Contact for Questions:

Brian Dunnicliffe | 206.802.4796 | bdunnicliffe@ti.com

## Program:

### Tuesday, June 5, 2018

#### 7 – 8 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast

During online registration, you will select from one of four sessions offered during each time slot.

#### 8 – 11 a.m. | Day One Morning Sessions

Learning to Code With TI Graphing Technology
• This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds
• Building upon the lessons from 10 Minutes of Code, the session introduces the basics of coding principles including logic, selection statements, loops, etc.
• The principles of coding will be connected to many concepts in the math and science curriculum to increase student understanding
• By the end, you should be comfortable with using TI-Basic and the transferrable skills to move to the next stage in coding

Valuable Tips and Tricks for the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator and TI-SmartView™ software

• For new and experienced users – get 13 creative, cool and essential ideas to utilize the TI-83/84 Plus and its color version, the TI-84 Plus CE, much more effectively
• Easily evaluate complex expressions
• Trace on a graph and table simultaneously
• Quickly evaluate the quadratic formula
• Store window settings
• Investigate transformation graphing with lists
• Plus get tips on how to fully utilize TI-SmartView™ software
• How the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator differs from other TI-84 Plus graphing calculators
• Overview of the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, basic computation and graphing and functionality
• Effective use of TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software for the TI-84 Plus graphing family

Getting Started With TI-Nspire™ Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Overview of the TI-Nspire™ handheld, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality
• Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons for algebra I, geometry, algebra II, precalculus, calculus and statistics
• Introduction to basic features of Teacher Software

Orchestrating Effective Discussions in Your Classroom

• Good questions can be hard to ask …
• This session will address strategies to promote effective and engaging discussions that give all students a voice in your classroom
• A focus will be on emphasizing NCTM’s Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions
• This session models rich tasks using in-depth discussions and Mathematical Teaching Practices, with an emphasis on task analysis, questioning strategies and essential TI technology skills to enhance student learning

#### 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Day One Afternoon Sessions

Learning to Code With the TI-Innovator™ Hub (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)
• This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using the TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI Launchpad™ Board
• Extend the lessons seen in the 10 Minutes of Code with TI-Innovator™ technology to excite students in learning the code to control the TI-Innovator™ Hub and the built-in sensors, including light and sound
• Engage your students with the latest technology, preparing them for the next stage to explore real-world STEM applications

Exploring Algebra Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology (Calculator and Software)
• Topics include Linear Functions, Linear Systems, Functions and Relations, Quadratic Functions, Exponential Functions, Radical Functions, Probability, Rational Functions

Connecting Science and Math with TI-Nspire™ Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Overview of the TI-Nspire™ handheld, including data collection with the Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor and Calculator-Based Ranger 2™ (CBR 2™) motion sensor
• Data analysis through the development of mathematical models
• Exploration of interactive simulations

Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the SAT® Exam

• Students who only excel at procedural fluency (memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned SAT® exam. What is needed? A deeper understanding of the concepts. How can we leverage TI technology to meet our goal? We will provide activities and ideas that promote conceptual understanding

### Wednesday, June 6, 2018

#### 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Day Two Morning Sessions

Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Hub and TI-Innovator™ Rover

• This session is designed for teachers interested in introducing the TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI-Innovator™ Rover to their students
• This session will highlight lessons that can include topics that will engage your students in new and exciting ways such as:
• The relationship between distance, rate and time
• Designing and measuring a segmented path

Exploring Statistics Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Interpreting Univariate Data
Represent data with dot plots; compare center and spread of data sets; use the mean and standard deviation to fit a data set into a normal distribution
• Interpreting Bivariate Data
Represent bivariate data on a scatter plot, describe the relationship, and interpret the slope and intercept of a linear model in the context of the data
• Conditional Probability
Use independence and conditional probability to interpret data; use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events
• Making Inferences and Decisions
Understand and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments

Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the SAT® Exam

• Students who only excel at procedural fluency (memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned SAT® exam. What is needed? A deeper understanding of the concepts. How can we leverage TI technology to meet our goal? We will provide activities and ideas that promote conceptual understanding

Exploring Statistics Topics With TI-Nspire™ Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Interpreting Univariate Data
Represent data with dot plots; compare center and spread of data sets; use the mean and standard deviation to fit a data set into a normal distribution
• Interpreting Bivariate Data
Represent bivariate data on a scatter plot, describe the relationship, and interpret the slope and intercept of a linear model in the context of the data
• Conditional Probability
Use independence and conditional probability to interpret data; use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events
• Making Inferences and Decisions
Understand and evaluate random processes underlying statistical experiments

#### 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Day Two Afternoon Sessions

STEM Camps, Clubs and Classroom Projects With the TI-Innovator™ Hub

• This session is designed for math and science teachers interested in introducing STEM projects in the classroom or in summer camps with the TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI Launchpad™ Board and either TI-Nspire™ CX technology or TI-84 Plus CE technology
• Guide students on the path to building their own STEM projects with activities that challenge them to address current real-world issues
• Understand the science behind the greenhouse effect, and other science principles; and use math, computer programming and engineering to design and build models to solve current problems

Exploring Precalculus and Calculus Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology (Calculator and Software)

• Modeling Various Functions – statistical regression, choosing the best model, interpolating/extrapolating information
• Polynomial Equations and Functions – graphing and evaluating, finding relative extremes, an exploration of zeroes
• Trigonometry – transformations, solving trigonometric equations
• Calculus – tangent line approximations, exploring the relationship between a function and its derivatives, the relationship between integration and the area between a curve and the x-axis

Grant Writing: Finding Funding for Classroom Initiatives

• This session will inform you about large and small grant opportunities that can include technology, equipment and resources, expert speakers, student camps, parent programs, and even community events
• Learn how to access grant sites and begin the process of writing a proposal to fund the creative ideas you want to implement
• This session includes a list of grant sites and information about ways to make your grant proposal stand out from the rest

Open Ended Struggle – Key to Learning

• A part of encouraging a growth mindset, we need to provide opportunities for students to struggle productively in developing their math sense
• Let’s discuss what this looks like in your classroom