aims for session
Using handheld technology to
enhance pupils‘ understanding
July 15, 2008
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The research basis for TI-Nspire
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England and Scotland projects
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Examples of TI-Nspire activities
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Associated Professional Development
Jenny Orton
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multiple representations
the research basis
geometric
representation
Personalisation
Engagement in active learning, motivation
Assessment for Learning, insight into thinking
Use of multiple representations
Use of linked multiple representations
Opportunities to focus on key processes –
representing, making connections, varying values,
recording methods
• Accessibility
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numerical
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Written
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statistical
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graphical
representation
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the concept
• Parallel platforms - PC and Handheld running
same software
• Dynamically linked applications
• Notes pages to support independent learning
• Document and file saving in a folder structure
• Easily upgraded
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comments from pilot sites
the applications
• CALCULATOR supporting algebraic and numeric
representations
• GRAPHS & GEOMETRY supporting graphical and
geometric representations
• LISTS & SPREADSHEET supporting numeric and
analytical representations
• DATA & STATISTICS supporting statistical analysis
and representations
• NOTES supporting written representations
• “Students were able to focus their attention of the
most relevant aspects of the diagram. The activity
required students to work with dynamic images and it
allowed values to be varied. Students used separate
calculations to check for invariance.”
• “I never really teach myself and on the laptop I was”
• TI-Nspire
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opportunities
• Multiple representations of a problem on a single screen.
• Link representations to see how changes to one affect
others.
• “Grab-and-move” graphed functions to observe
relationships and patterns.
• Save and review work
• Explore with the interactive geometry capabilities.
• Experience identical functionality between handhelds and
computer software.
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support
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T3 ™ (Teachers Teaching with Technology)
Professional Development days
Free class set loans
School visits
Tutorial booklets
School based training
Writing Weekends and Activities Exchange
Interest groups
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into the future…..
• Teacher edition
• Enhanced functionality, ease of use
• Wireless classroom system
• www.education.ti.com/uk
• j-orton@ti.com
• t3@ti.com
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