Education Technology

T³™ Southeast Professional Development Summit

June 12–13, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lassiter High School | 2601 Shallowford Road | Marietta, Georgia 30066

## 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:

Debbie Poss | 770.924.2065 | deborah.poss@cobbk12.org

Beth Smith | 904.607.9030 | bethsmith@ti.com

## Program:

### Tuesday, June 12, 2018

#### 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Check-in and Continental Breakfast

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

#### 8:30 – 11:30 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 the 10 Minutes of Code, the session introduces the basics of coding principles including logic, selection statements and 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.

Getting Started With TI-84 Plus CE Technology (Calculator and Software)

• How is this member of the TI-84 Plus family different than previous TI-84 Plus family 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

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

Supporting Student Learning

• What are the elements of a rich task, as described in NCTM’s Principles to Action?
• Explore tasks that promote the growth mindset.
• Review sample tasks and discuss the key components that push student thinking

#### 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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

Data Collection in Science and Math Classrooms 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

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

### Wednesday, June 13, 2018

#### 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 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

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

• Exploration of interactive simulations using Science Nspired lessons
• Opportunities for differentiation based on educators’ subject areas and needs
• Emphasis on classroom applications and online resources

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

#### 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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

• As 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