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T³™ Regional Summit: Texas

July 26, 2024 | 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Texas A&M University Higher Education Center | 6200 Tres Lagos Blvd. | McAllen, Texas 78504

Please note: Registration is closed.


Pricing

$250 — Summit registration includes your choice of the following:

  • TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator and TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.
  • TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator and TI-SmartView™ CE emulator software for the TI-84 Plus graphing family.



What to expect from your T³™ Regional Summit:

 

  • Attend a total of four sessions featuring hands-on, interactive professional learning on the topics of your choice.
  • Receive TI technology and training materials given to you on site.
  • Receive a Certificate of Attendance which may be accepted for school or district professional development credit. Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T³™) professional development from Texas Instruments is an approved provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Texas.
  • Continental breakfast and lunch are included.
  • We will follow local protocols and safety recommendations and request that all attendees do the same for the health of all in attendance
  • In the event the summit is canceled, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible and registration fees will be refunded in full.

Contact information

For questions regarding the summit program, please contact:

Host: Gustavo Perez | gustavo.perez@tamu.edu
Marco Gonzalez | mgonzalez1@ti.com

For registration questions, please contact us at T3@eventconsultantsglobal.com or call 844.851.9251

Program

8:15 – 9 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast

 

9 – 9:20 a.m. | Opening remarks and keynote




9:30 – 11 a.m. | First morning sessions


Session 1 | Valuable Tips for the TI-84 Plus Graphing Family and TI-SmartView™ Emulator (Calculator and Software)

  • Explore creative and cool essential ideas to utilize the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and its color version, the TI-84 Plus CE, much more effectively.
  • Get an overview of the TI-84 Plus CE along with the basic computation, graphing and functionality, and discover how this member of the TI-84 Plus graphing family is different than previous versions.
  • Learn how to easily use the TI-84 Plus CE as an evaluator of complex expressions, trace on a graph and table simultaneously, quickly evaluate the quadratic formula, store window settings, quickly investigate transformation graphing with lists, and more.
  • Get tips on how to fully utilize the TI-SmartView™ software.

Session 2 | Valuable Tips for Using TI-Nspire™ CX Technology (Calculator and Software)

  • Get an overview of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.
  • Explore dynamic and interactive lessons for algebra I and algebra II, geometry, precalculus and calculus, and statistics.
  • Learn the basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.

Session 3| Integrating TI Technology for Emergent Bilinguals

  • "¿Cómo se usa esto?" Learn how activities and video resources can be integrated in an ELL/ESL classroom when using the TI-84 Plus CE Python or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.

Session 4 | Learning To Code With Python and TI Graphing Technology

  • This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using the TI-84 Plus CE Python or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.
  • Building upon the lessons from the 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, participants will be familiar with using Python and the transferrable skills to move to the next stage in coding.



11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Second morning sessions


Session 5 | Exploring Algebra Topics With the TI-84 Plus CE

Utilizing the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator, we will explore topics such as:

  • Linear functions
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Functions and relations
  • Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions
  • Probability

Session 6 | Exploring Algebra Topics With TI-Nspire™ CX Technology

Utilizing the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, we will explore topics such as:

  • Linear functions
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Functions and relations
  • Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions
  • Probability

Session 7 | Learning To Code With the TI-Innovator™ Hub (TI-84 Plus and TI-Nspire™ CX Families of Graphing Calculators)

  • This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using the TI-Innovator™ Hub.
  • Extend the lessons seen in the 10 Minutes of Code with the TI-Innovator™ Hub 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 8 | Algebra II and Precalculus With TI-Nspire™ CX technology

This session focuses on exploring the following topics with the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator:

  • Modeling various functions: statistical regression, choosing the best model, and interpolating and extrapolating information.
  • Polynomial equations and functions: graphing and evaluating, finding relative extremes, and an exploration of zeroes.



12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch




1:30 – 3 p.m. | First afternoon sessions


Session 9 | Advanced Tips With TI Technology: Data Collection in Science and Math Classrooms

  • Get an overview of TI graphing calculators, including data collection with the Vernier EasyTemp® sensor and CBR™ 2 motion sensor.
  • Explore data analysis through the development of mathematical models.

Session 10 | Topics in Geometry With the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator

  • Join us as we explore topics covering congruence, similarity and right triangles, and transformations using the TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld.

Session 11 | Integrating TI Technology for Emergent Bilinguals

  • "¿Cómo se usa esto?" Learn how activities and video resources can be integrated in an ELL/ESL classroom when using the TI-84 Plus CE Python or TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators.

Session 12 | Making Math and Science Meaningful With the TI-Innovator™ Rover

This session is designed for teachers interested in introducing the Rover to their students. Explore lessons that feature topics to get students engaged with this exciting technology, such as:

  • The relationship between distance, rate and time.
  • Designing and measuring a segmented path.

This session includes both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX families of graphing calculators.




3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions


Session 13 | Exploring Middle Grades Topics With the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators

  • Learn about the features for modeling with multiple representations.
  • Explore interactive lessons that make connections between ratios, proportional relationships and linear functions.

Session 14 | Topics in Calculus With the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator

  • Explore topics focused on teaching calculus with TI-Nspire™ CX technology, including:
    • Tangent line approximations.
    • The relationship between a function and its derivatives.
    • The relationship between integration and the area between a curve and x-axis.
  • Discuss strategies to prepare students for the AP® Calculus exam.

Session 15 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the SAT® Exam With TI Technology (Calculator and Software)

  • Students who only excel at procedural fluency (i.e. memorizing steps and formulas) will have a tough time on the math section of the redesigned SAT® exam. They need a deeper understanding of the concepts. Learn to leverage TI technology to help meet this goal by providing activities and ideas that promote conceptual understanding.
  • This session features both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX II technology.

Session 16 | 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 and the TI-Innovator™ Hub and either TI-Nspire™ CX 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.

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