Program:
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
7 – 8 a.m. | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
During registration, you will choose from one of three sessions during each time slot.
8 – 11 a.m. | Day One Morning Sessions
Session 1 – 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
Session 2 – Getting Started With TI-84 Plus CE Technology and TI-Nspire™ 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
- Overview of the TI-Nspire™ handheld, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.
- Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus, Calculus and Statistics.
- Introduction to basic features of Teacher Software.
Session 3 – 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
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Lunch
12 – 3 p.m. | Day One Afternoon Sessions
Session 4 – 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
Session 5 – Exploring Algebra Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology and TI-Nspire™ Technology (Calculator and Software)
- Topics include Linear Functions, Linear Systems, Functions and Relations, Quadratic Functions, Exponential Functions, Radical Functions, Probability, Rational Functions
Session 6 - 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
Thursday, June 28, 2018
7:30 – 8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast
8 - 11 a.m. | Day Two Morning Sessions
Session 7 – 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
Session 8 – Exploring Statistics Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology and 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
Session 9 – Eliciting Evidence of Student Understanding
- How do you know when students are ready to move on?
- We will explore methods for gauging student comprehension and addressing misconceptions
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Lunch
12 - 3 p.m. | Day Two Afternoon Sessions
Session 10 - 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
Session 11 – Exploring Precalculus and Calculus Topics With TI-84 Plus CE Technology and TI-Nspire™ 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
Session 12 – 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