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Geometry with TI-Nspire™ technology and the
TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system

Designed for educators who are just beginning to use TI-Nspire™ technology, this workshop introduces the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld and TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system in the context of geometry.

Educators will learn a wide range of TI-Nspire™ technology skills and explore strategies to effectively integrate the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system into their geometry classrooms.

Overview

This workshop is available in one- to 12-day configurations to accommodate educator-specific needs. A half-day workshop option is also available.

workshop-1-day
  • Introduction to the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, including general calculator functionality and interactive geometry features.
  • Overview of basic features of TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ Teacher Software.
  • Introduction to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system.
workshop-2-day
  • Exploration of dynamic, interactive TI-Nspire™ lessons focused on key areas of the geometry curriculum, such as congruence, similarity and right triangles.
  • Opportunities to practice using basic TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ features such as Live Presenter, Quick Poll and Class Capture.
  • Introduction to formative assessment strategies, including creating TI-Nspire™ assessment documents.
workshop-3-day
  • Broader content coverage across the geometry curriculum.
  • Extended opportunities to practice additional TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system skills, including organizing students' work in the Portfolio Workspace.
  • Exploration of online content and professional development resources to further support the successful implementation of the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system.

Areas of Focus

This workshop focuses on TI-Nspire™ technology skills and strategies to support the successful implementation of the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system in the geometry classroom.

Subject Topics
Geometry
Congruence; similarity, right triangles and trigonometry; circles; expressing geometric properties with equations; geometric measurements and dimensions; modeling with geometry.
TI-Nspire™ handheld skills
Calculator, graphing and geometric functionality; exploring dynamic TI-Nspire™ investigations; geometric constructions; experiencing the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system from students' perspectives.
TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system skills
Creating a class; sending and collecting a TI-Nspire™ document; monitoring progress using the Class Capture, Quick Poll and Live Presenter features; organizing work in the Portfolio Workspace.
Formative assessment
Assessing student understanding using the Class Capture and Quick Poll features, analyzing student responses in the Review Workspace, discussing strategies for adjusting instruction.

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Pricing

  • Half day:      $2,000
  • One day:      $3,200
  • Three days:  $9,600

Six virtual hours, delivered in two- or three-hour sessions, is the equivalent to one full-day of in-person professional learning. For workshop pricing including TI technology, please contact us.