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Chemistry 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, sensor-based data collection and the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system in the context of chemistry.

Educators will learn a wide range of TI-Nspire™ technology skills focused on data collection and analysis, while exploring strategies to effectively integrate the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system into their chemistry classrooms.

Overview

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

workshop-1-day
  • Overview of the TI-Nspire™ CX handheld, including general calculator functionality
  • Introduction to data collection and analysis with the Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor and Vernier gas pressure sensor.
  • Exploration of dynamic, interactive TI-Nspire™ CX handheld simulations.
workshop-2-day
  • Introduction to the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system, including the Live Presenter, Quick Poll and Class Capture features.
  • Multisensor data collection and analysis using the TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle.
  • Data aggregation with the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system, where students' data sets are collected, combined and sent to the entire class for further analysis.
workshop-3-day
  • Broader content coverage with TI-Nspire™ simulations that address key concepts across the chemistry curriculum.
  • Extended opportunities to practice additional TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ 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 chemistry classroom.

Subject Topics
Chemistry simulations
Atomic structure and the periodic table; chemical bonding; chemical equations and reactions; gases, liquids and solids.
TI-Nspire™ handheld skills
Exploring dynamic TI-Nspire™ simulations, experiencing the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system from students' perspectives.
Data collection and analysis
Data collection with Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature and gas pressure sensors, multisensor data collection using the TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle, data analysis using the Vernier DataQuest™ App for TI-Nspire™ technology..
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.

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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.