Texas Instruments Launches Cross-curricular Resource Developed With Teacher Feedback
Texas Instruments, the innovative STEM subject resources provider, is to launch a new media-rich handheld addition to the TI-Nspire suite of interactive learning tools.
- (1888PressRelease) August 15, 2011 - The TI-NspireTM CX handheld has been developed to address demand for greater understanding of and engagement with core concepts in maths and science.
Developed in line with independent classroom research and teacher feedback, the TI-Nspire CX handheld and associated software have been designed to help develop pupils' conceptual understanding. With functionality that specifically addresses core areas of each subject, the resource helps teachers bring crucial concepts to life so that pupils can reach greater levels of understanding within mathematics and science. Based on the functionality of the highly successful TI-Nspire with Touchpad, the CX handheld is enhanced by a backlit colour screen on which you can overlay images with mathematical objects, helping to bring concepts to life in a format preferred by the digital generation. Increased data logging functionality, 3D graphing view and the ability to import colour and black and white images from the Internet or your own digital archives are functions designed specifically to enrich teaching and learning. The device also comes with a rechargeable battery, lowering the total cost of ownership for schools.
Andrea Forbes, from TI's UK education Technology team, comments: "Mathematics and science lie at the very heart of innovation. Cures for diseases, understanding climate change, new technology - all require a sound understanding in these crucial subjects. We design and develop our resources to enable dynamic investigations to become a central part of the classroom and help pupils to build the solid foundations of understanding. This understanding acts as a springboard, allowing pupils to conduct - and enjoy further scientific and mathematical exploration and helps to unlock the potential of each subject."
Research conducted by the University of Aberdeen found that linked multiple representations are crucial in the development of conceptual understanding, which, in turn, is key to successful learning. By providing simultaneous, dynamically linked representations pupils can see that a change in one is immediately reflected in the others. Recognition of how the different mathematical and scientific concepts interact is the basis for achieving higher levels of knowledge.
Neville Hopley, head of mathematics at George Watson's College, Edinburgh, comments: "The CX helps to place mathematics and science into the pupils' own frame of reference. Learners sometimes struggle with abstract topics and providing the opportunity for a hands-on experience or practical application of the concept can really help. If you can show how x affects y - and you can use recognisable scenes to demonstrate your point - then understanding reaches a whole new level. Teachers can help pupils build their core knowledge and gain the confidence to play with the subjects, to get creative and achieve more."
In addition to flexible, highly functional and cost-effective resources, accredited continuing professional development is available through the T3 network, enabling teachers to share materials, best practices and exchange lesson plans. Ongoing support and free, classroom-ready resources help to shape product development and create a network of support that teachers find invaluable.
To find out more about the TI-Nspire CX and TI-Nspire Teacher Software, free downloadable resources and continuous professional development opportunities, visit www.nspiringlearning.org.uk.
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