T³™ Gulf Coast Professional Development Summit

Pricing:

$100 – Summit registration without TI technology package

$200 – 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:

Richard Parr | rparr@rice.edu
Pareesa Shirazi | pshirazi@ti.com | 505.803.6963

Program:

8 – 9 a.m. | Check in and Continental Breakfast

During registration, you will choose from one of four sessions during each time slot.

9 – 10:30 a.m. | Session One

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-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators

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

This session also addresses:

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

Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Hub and TI-Innovator™ Rover (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)

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

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Session Two

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

Next Steps With TI-Nspire™ Technology in High School Mathematics

Review of TI-Nspire™ handheld capabilities
Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons with pre-made student questions and teacher notes
Function investigation by creating a TI-Nspire™ document with sliders

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

Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the ACT® Exam (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)

Students who only excel at procedural fluency (memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned ACT® 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.

12:15 – 1 p.m. | Lunch

1 – 2:30 p.m. | Session Three

Exploring Precalculus and Calculus Topics With TI-Nspire™ Technology (Handheld 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

Using the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator on Texas EOC Exams: Algebra I and 8th Grade Math

How do you focus students' approach to state exams so they answer more questions and score higher? Join this session to discuss strategies that help students transition from instruction to assessment. Handouts will be provided.

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-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire CX 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

Zombie Apocalypse I: STEM of the Living Dead (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)

Graphing geometric progression and an S curve, interpreting data and making predictions
Understanding the function of various parts of the human brain
Investigating and discussing factors dealing with immunity and vaccines

2:45 – 4:15 p.m. | Session Four

Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the ACT® Exam (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)

Students who only excel at procedural fluency (memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned ACT® 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.

Data Collection in Science and Math Classrooms With TI-84 Plus CE Technology (Calculator and Software)

Overview of the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, 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

Using the TI-Nspire™ Technology on Texas EOC Exams: Algebra I and 8th Grade Math

How do you focus students' approach to state exams so they answer more questions and score higher? Join this session to discuss strategies that help students transition from instruction to assessment. Handouts will be provided.

Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Hub and TI-Innovator™ Rover (TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ Technology)

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

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