DALLAS, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments has
announced its schedule of nationwide summer workshops for math and
science teachers. The workshops, taught by experienced Teachers
Teaching with Technology™ (T3™) instructors, focus on developing
pedagogy, building content knowledge, and increasing technology
skills for math and science instruction. All sessions include
training in the appropriate use of TI-Nspire™ technology in the
classroom.
This year's summer professional development program features two
tracks, one for those who are new to using TI-Nspire technology and
one for those with intermediate TI-Nspire skills. Topics for these
hands-on, three-day workshops include middle grades mathematics,
algebra, high school mathematics, high school science and
connecting science and mathematics.
"For more than 20 years, T3 instructors and Texas Instruments
have been training educators in ways to teach more effectively,"
said Gayle Mujica, director of TI's
professional development program. "We design summer programs that
focus on best practices in pedagogy and integrating technology into
the classroom to enhance student learning of the content."
The program, which begins June 6
and ends in late August, lists more than 100 sessions in 39 states
and provinces. The cost per person is $350 and covers all course materials, including a
new TI-Nspire CX or TI-Nspire CX CAS handheld and TI-Nspire or
TI-Nspire CX CAS Teacher Software Version 3.0. The handheld and
software represent a retail value of $315. Teachers will receive a certificate of
completion at the end of the session.
Teachers interested in signing up for these workshops can
register at http://tinspire2011.com/. For workshop schedules and
locations and for promotional offers, visit
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductMulti/pd_nspire_summer_workshops.html
About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides
a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with
real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore
math 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 www.education.ti.com.
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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
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SOURCE Texas Instruments