Program
8:15 – 9 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast
9 – 9:20 a.m. | Opening remarks
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | First morning sessions
Session 1 | Valuable Tips for the TI-84 Plus CE and TI-SmartView™ Emulator Software
- Get an overview of the TI-84 Plus CE along with the basic computation, graphing and functionality.
- 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 and investigate transformation graphing with lists.
- Get tips on how to utilize TI-SmartView™ software.
Session 2 | Valuable Tips for Using TI-Nspire™ CX II Technology
- Get an overview of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.
- Explore dynamic and interactive lessons for algebra 1 and algebra 2, geometry, precalculus, calculus and statistics.
- Learn the basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software.
Session 3 | Exploring Financial Literacy Tools Using TI Technology
- Enhance financial literacy lessons with TI technology to explore concepts from simple and compound interest to amortization, loans and debts.
Session 4 | Data Collection to Make Meaningful Connections in Math and Science Classrooms
- Explore collecting data using TI technology along with the Vernier EasyTemp® sensor and CBR™ 2 motion sensor.
- Analyze data through the development of mathematical models.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Second morning sessions
Session 5 | TI Tips for NYS Math Regents Exams with the TI-84 Plus CE
- Break down a NYS Math Regents exam with the TI-84 Plus CE that you use in your classroom.
- We will maximize the use of the calculator to build math confidence and increase success on the exams.
Session 6 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the Digital SAT® Exam With TI-Nspire™ CX Technology
- 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.
Session 7 | Exploring Topics in AP® Precalculus With TI Technology
- Explore how TI technology can deepen understanding of mathematical modeling, functions, rates of change and other approaches to precalculus.
Session 8 | Learning to Code With the BBC Micro:bit with TI-Nspire™ CX Families of Graphing Calculators
- This session is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using the BBC micro:bit.
- Expand on the lessons featured in TI’s 10 Minutes of Code to excite students in learning the code to control the micro:bit and its 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.
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 – 3 p.m. | First afternoon sessions
Session 9 | Developing Deeper Conceptual Understanding to Prepare for the Digital SAT® Exam With the TI-84 Plus CE
- 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.
Session 10 | TI Tips for NYS Math Regents Exams with the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator
- Break down a NYS Math Regents exam with the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator that you use in your classroom.
- We will maximize the use of the calculator to build math confidence and increase success on the exams.
Session 11 | Exploring Topics in AP® Statistics Using TI Technology
- Discover how the TI technology can deepen student understanding of the presentation of data through graphical representations including histograms, box and whisker diagrams, X2 goodness of fit and t-tests.
- Explore strategies for engaging students in mathematical practices for AP® Statistics.
Session 12 | STEM Activities to Engage Your Students With the TI-Innovator™ Hub and Rover
- This session is designed for math and science teachers interested in introducing STEM projects in classrooms, featuring the TI-Innovator™ Hub and Rover with TI-Nspire™ CX technology.
- Guide students on the path toward building their own STEM projects with activities that challenge them to address current real-world issues.
- Use math, computer programming and engineering to design and build models to solve current problems.
- No coding experience is necessary.
3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Second afternoon sessions
Session 13 | Exploring Concepts in Middle Grades Math With the TI-34 MultiView™ Scientific Calculator
- Discover how the TI-34 MultiView™ scientific calculator can help your middle grades students explore evaluating expressions, preforming conversions and calculating one-variable statistics.
Session 14 | Topics in Geometry With the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator
- Explore geometry topics including congruence, similarity and right triangles, and transformations using the TI-Nspire™ CX II handheld.
Session 15 | Topics in AP® Calculus With TI Technology
- Explore topics focused on teaching calculus with TI 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 16 | Elevate Learning with Drones in the Classroom with TI-Nspire™ CX Technology and CoDrone EDU
- Take STEM learning to new heights by integrating TI-Nspire CX II calculators with CoDrone EDU technology!
- In the hands-on session, educators will:
- Explore how to bring coding, robotics and data analysis to life in the classroom.
- Learn practical strategies for engaging students in math, science and engineering concepts through real-world applications, problem-solving challenges and interactive activities.
- Whether you’re new to coding or looking to expand your technology toolkit, this session will provide innovative ways to boost student engagement and deepen conceptual understanding.
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