Hi all committee members! We have discussed the possible plan for the TI Navigator implementation and some goal ideas, but I need some more information.
1) How will the TI Navigators help students in math? What goals do we have when using the TI system?
2) Help me develop a vision statement:
(Draft) Increase student engagement and interactions in math class by utilizing the Navigator system. Provide differentiated activities and assessment strategies using the Navigator system to increase student engagement and achievement in mathematics. (Research: The effective use of the TI-Navigator system helps students succeed in Algebra more than graphing calculators alone, by improving conceptual understanding, engagement and time on task. -TI website).
3) Why might teachers be reluctant to use the Navigator system?
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Certainly, teachers will be reluctant since it involves both student knowledge of a new system which the teachers themselves are not yet familiar with, and the use of new technology in general - this will require installing the software onto all laptops, programming everything, training time, and lessons that are ready to roll out. Certainly, all of these things are feasibly done given time and assistance. Maybe a good starting point would be to a) install the software onto all laptops (laptops we currently have, then as standard protocol when new laptops are ordered) so that that portion is ready and b) to begin by developing/reworking lessons in the first unit of study that could benefit from the inclusion of the Navigators. It could be a simple lesson that would be used to train the students, then a more complex lesson to test student understanding. If the team could have those two pieces in place before the start of the new year, then train staff when we return (or in the summer if anyone is available and interested) we could hit the ground running in September.
ReplyDeleteThe TI Navigator system assures that each student is participating in the lesson, while providing the teacher with instant feedback on each student’s progress. This also builds student engagement, since each student is responsible for providing an answer in his/her calculator. As the teacher receives immediate feedback of each student's answer, the teacher can revise the lesson according to how the students are responding to each question. This can then result in increased student achievement. So, the vision statement seems to be on target with the capabilities of the program.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kimmy’s statement that was posted about the concern some teachers may have about the availability of being trained. Teachers need to receive training before they can implement the program and they also need a computer that has the system downloaded to it. I think that if math teachers made it a goal during their common planning time, or PLC, to help train teachers and develop lessons together, then teachers may be more willing and able to use it in their classrooms.
The navigators can also be used to provide the instructor and students quick feedback...on the spot assessment.
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