DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In its quest to
support math and science educators in achieving learning goals for
their students, Texas Instruments rolls out its Nspired Learning
solution with the introduction of the new color-display TI-Nspire™
CX handheld. With the Nspired Learning solution, teachers are able
to build their own interactive and engaging math and science
classrooms.
The TI-Nspire CX handheld is the cornerstone of the Nspired
Learning solution. The TI-Nspire CX handheld offers a set of fully
integrated tools that allow dynamic links among multiple
representations of a problem. The color display enables students to
better observe patterns and make connections between math and
science concepts and real-world learning. With the TI-Nspire CX and
TI-Nspire CAS handhelds' new 3D graphing capabilities, students can
explore concepts from multiple points of view to develop deeper
conceptual understanding.
"The TI-Nspire CX handheld exponentially changes how we can
teach mathematics," said Carlo
Trafficante, the first educator to pilot the TI-Nspire CX
handheld in a classroom. Trafficante teaches Calculus, Integrated
Algebra and Geometry, and Advanced Math at Austintown Fitch High
School in Youngstown, Ohio. "With
the addition of color as a key learning cue and with 3D graphing,
students can better visualize and interact with class exercises. I
can emphasize different parts of an equation with color, so the
charts, tables, graphics and even photographs that I import into my
lessons have more impact and relevance, and enable students to make
the important connections among all of these representations."
Research(1) shows that when students are engaged and actively
participate in their own learning, they progress faster and further
in understanding mathematics and science. Graphing handhelds such
as the TI-Nspire handhelds have been shown to foster student
engagement and encourage participation in their own learning.
"At Texas Instruments we work with educators to develop new math
and science learning technology to help them better engage students
in mastering key concepts," said Melendy
Lovett, president of Texas Instruments Education Technology.
"The TI-Nspire CX handheld and software update is not only a
graphing calculator; it is special-purpose technology created to
give teachers new ways to reach students and achieve learning
breakthroughs."
The TI-Nspire CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS handhelds deliver a
16-bit, 320 x 240 pixel high-resolution color display for clear,
crisp viewing. With this display, teachers and students can see
sharp, full-color images and animations. The new TI-Nspire CX
handhelds offer a slim profile, sleek design, and a rechargeable
battery.
The TI-Nspire CX handheld is permitted for use on the SAT*, AP*,
PSAT/NSMQT*, IB®, and ACT® college entrance exams, as well as many
state standardized tests.
TI-Nspire Software Version 3.0
TI-Nspire Software Version 3.0 includes the new PublishView™
feature, a digital content authoring and publishing tool. With the
PublishView feature, educators can create interactive lessons that
can be published to the Web or easily printed as worksheets.
Students can use the PublishView tool to create reports and class
presentations. The software allows users to load their own images,
animations and even video into their TI-Nspire documents to create
vibrant activities. The software can be loaded on a PC or MAC®
computer.
Nspired Learning
Along with the handheld, the Nspired Learning offering includes
student monitoring and assessment technology, ready-to-use digital
lessons, and professional development services. With its Nspired
Learning solution, Texas Instruments empowers teachers to create
interactivity in their math and science classrooms in ways that
complement the way they teach and the way their students learn.
When a TI-Nspire handheld is linked to a teacher's classroom
computer via the wireless TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ system –
including the new TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ system – teachers can
better understand the progress of individual students, personalize
their teaching style to fit class needs, and promote discussions
that allow students to share ideas and learn from each other.
TI also offers the Math Nspired resource center, a collection of
free, online lessons and tools that enable teachers to leverage
TI-Nspire technology with ready-to-use lessons that cover
tough-to-teach, tough-to-learn topics. TI will launch the Science
Nspired resource center for Physics and Chemistry in time for back
to school 2011.
TI rounds out its Nspired Learning offering with T3™ - Teachers
Teaching with Technology ™ - professional development services. The
T3 organization provides customizable professional development in a
variety of formats, ranging from conferences and workshops to live
and on-demand webinars to help educators sharpen their pedagogy
skills using the latest TI technology.
For more information on the TI-Nspire CX handhelds or the full
line of TI-Nspire technology and resources, visit
http://education.ti.com/calculators/products/US/Nspire-Family/CX-Handhelds.
About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business unit of Texas Instruments,
provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience
with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to
explore mathematics and science interactively. TI's products and
services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party
research, which shows that the use of graphing calculators helps
improve the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes
toward mathematics. For more information, visit
education.ti.com.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and
develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI
innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in
more than 30 countries. For more information, visit ti.com.
*SAT and AP are registered trademarks of the College Entrance
Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and
does not endorse these products. PSAT/NSMQT is a registered
trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board and National
Merit Scholarship Corporation, neither of which was involved in the
production of, nor do they endorse these products. Visit
http://www.collegeboard.com/ for more information. ACT is a
registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which was not involved in the
production of and does not endorse these products. IB is a
registered trademark of the International Baccalaureate
Organization, which was not involved in the production of and does
not endorse these products. Policies are subject to change.
Mac® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
(1) www.education.ti.com/research
SOURCE Texas Instruments