2020 TI Codes Contest and Sweepstakes Official Rules
..., and (iv) a $50 Visa gift card to purchase miscellaneous supplies for building the model. Teams will build their model and create a video, less than 90-seconds in length, to show their model and explain their Project. Videos must be uploaded to a public YouTube account and link emailed to codesc...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2020-ti-codes-contest-rules
#TIpTuesday: July 4th Edition
--> If you follow us on social media, you’ve likely seen our new #TIpTuesday video series, but if you don’t – go follow @TICalculators on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat now! In this new summer series, we post a short Snapchat video each Tuesday across all channels that highlights q...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/june/tip-tuesday-july-4th-edition
Behind the Scenes of TI Codes
.... The format gives teachers a lot of flexibility in the manner of instructional delivery. The fact that all these materials (and much, much more) are freely available is a measure of Texas Instruments’ commitment to providing high-quality classroom materials. Did I say for free? What are you wait...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/behindthescenes
Have an AWEsum Fibonacci Day!
...to understand the result? For some students, this will motivate them to want to learn more mathematics. Fig. 1 November 23 is Fibonacci Day. The Fibonacci sequence (defined below) is a golden source of results and relationships that can be the makings of awe moments for your student...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/fibonacciday
How to Start the Year on a Math High
...n is the best way to get buy-in, especially for our math-conscious students. With that initial smile at the door, you are already establishing that today, and every day, will be great in math class. 2. Clear and consistent routines As the saying goes, “what is essential for some is beneficial fo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mathhigh
How a TI Calculator Helped Launch an Engineering Career at TI
...ltage/amperage for various tools for the fab, and I use it for cost/energy savings projects. Having such a useful tool truly makes a difference in my day-to-day activities at Texas Instruments, and I’m fortunate that I’ve been able to use it since high school. My advice to teachers hoping to spa...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/tiengineersweek
Straight-A Student Won’t Allow COVID-19 To Take Her Dreams
This Valentine’s Day, we want to celebrate a straight-A student whose love of learning is inspiring everyone around her. Jasmine Calderon, 17, is an exceptional senior at Pahokee High School in Florida who continues to excel despite her entire household coming down with COVID-19 over the summer...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/spreadmathlove
Girl Scouts + Texas Instruments = A Winning Equation
As a proud Girl Scout troop leader in Columbus, Ohio, I spend many hours on my council’s (Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland) website, reading the MyGS magazine and searching Google and Pinterest for programming ideas I can bring back to my troop. In my day job, I consult with schools and district...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girlscoutsloanprogram
Transformation Graphing — the Families of Functions Modular Video Series to the Rescue!
...Inc. Neither are affiliated with, nor endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org. Learn about a free resource from TI that offers over 250 videos to help students understand these essential graphs and their transformations. Transformation Gra...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/families_of_functions
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
...computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, problem-solving — will help kids with whatever challenges they face in school and in life.” When a 20-day coding program was forced to pivot to a virtual event, hundreds of students learned to solve coding problems through innovative workshops. Tex...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/shadonline
Best of Physics Activities for the Fall Semester
...es and challenge their own ideas. Take a look at some of the best physics activities below. These are just a few of the many activities available for free with your TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software or TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator. Don’t have the software? Click here...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofphysics
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
Any day is a better day with a little π (pi). Let’s celebrate Pi Day with some fun, meaningful activities that show students how the mathematical constant shows up in real life. 1: Happy Pi Day Activity Worksheets Choose from two quick-start activities; Ready-made Pi or Homemade Pi. In thes...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/happypiday
How To Celebrate National Chemistry Week With Students | TI
... lowering material. This activity was a modification from the TI STEM Project “Some Like It Tepid.” If any of this interests you, please feel free to email me at svthibodeaux@gmail.com. You can also contact the TI STEM Team or your local ETC (Educational Technology Consultant) to can assi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/celebrate-chemistry-week-with-students
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
Python + Math = true love! This Valentine’s Day activity had a simple beginning. My good friend, Julie Riggins, and I were asked the question, “Will you do a Valentine's Day themed webinar?” Did we have a large bank of activities to draw from? Did we have a single idea? Nope. So, of course we s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython
Finding Fibonacci — Six Examples | Texas Instruments
...d filling in the arcs. Check out the activity and programming behind it. Little did I know that Texas Instruments was way ahead of me. Just the other day I saw that they had created their “Spread Math Love” stickers! “Finding Fibo!” 6. Where’s Fibo? Finally, it is little known that F...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/finding-fibonacci-six-examples
World-Emoji-Day
Do you recognize any of these? The first (known-to-me) emojis! Yup, quite primitive, and predating the smartphone versions of the fancy emojis we know and love today. But, I do remember emails that sent images in the signature, some basic, some complex and some from people who had way too much t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/world-emoji-day
Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
In the U.S., Independence Day is soon upon us (for the rest of the world it’s the fourth of July). The national holiday celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Americans honor the day with family and friends, cookouts and barbeques, parades and … fireworks. Ea...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/julyfourth
Decorate Your Classroom With TI | Texas Instruments
There’s nothing quite like a newly spruced up classroom to kick off another school year. And we know getting your classroom decorations organized and set up is simply a must for back to school! To help make your classroom glow up easy and FREE, we’ve rounded up a set of awesome resources to fi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/classroom-decorations
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
Any day is a better day with a little π (pi). Let’s celebrate pi day with some fun, meaningful activities that show students how the mathematical constant shows up in real life! 1: Got Pi? Host a Pi Day potluck Have your students bring circular food items for a potluck (cookies, pies, pizza, do...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/waystocelebratepi
Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology | TI
...d learn their names. By the end of the week, my students had an introduction to variables, conditional statements, loops and lists. Last block of the day on the first day of school can be a bit trying for students after summer vacation. Not my students. These students were laughing, building conn...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/computer-science-resources-with-ti-technology
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
...home while juggling parental responsibilities or returning to new challenges in the classroom, realize that you may need an extra break or two in the day to manage the additional stress. Let’s face it, what is being asked of educators in this time of uncertainty and heightened anxiety is nothi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/peter_bts_2020
Five Free Activities For Teaching Calculus
... this course. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 key interactive activities for teaching concepts in calculus using TI-Nspire CX technology. Five Free Activities For Teaching Calculus Curtis Brown Five Free Activities For Teaching Calculus website ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/calcactivities
12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges
Teaching during the holiday season can be a challenge. It takes more than an extra shot in your gingerbread latte to keep your students focused, as enthusiasm for the holidays grows with every passing day. Take advantage of your students’ excitement by incorporating these holiday-themed challeng...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/12-days-of-holiday-math-challenges
Sines of Spring Sweepstakes | Texas Instruments
Explore spring ideas and resources to spruce up the classroom. Enter today for a chance to win a new TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator in fun colors. Sines of Spring Sweepstakes | Texas Instruments global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/sinesofspringsweepstakes
TI 2021 Holiday Contest | Texas Instruments
Design your very own sweater and join in the holiday photo contest. Show off your cozy creation for a chance to win a bundle of prizes. Submit your design now. TI 2021 Holiday Contest | Texas Instruments global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/holiday-contest