This previously live, interactive event featured the use of Python on a portable programming platform, the TINspire CX II graphing calculator.
We explored the Python coding implementation, discussed the benefits and highlighted TI resources that are available for teachers, students and enthusiasts.
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Chapters
0:00 Welcome and Intro
2:21 Relevance of Python Programming on TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
6:15 Agenda
4:17 How Can You Write TextBased (Python) Code on a Calculator?
5:00 Python Modules on TI Graphing Calculators
5:30 Physical Computing With External Devices
7:08 Orientation: Resources to Get Started Using Python on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
8:10 10 Minutes of Code — Short Activities To Introduce the Basics of Python Coding
9:19 Using TINspire CX Software to Demonstrate Coding With Python
10:47 First Steps To Write a Python Program on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
11:00 Other Calculator Applications Found on TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator (Used in Conjunction With Python Applications)
11:50 Adding a New Python Editor Page, Including the Math and Random Modules for a Dice Roll Simulation Program
15:14 Using Menu Selections to Code in Python + Overview of Python Menu Categories on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
17:48 Creating a For Loop With Python on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
18:04 Inline Prompts and Autoindents to Simplify Coding in Python
21:00 How to Run a Python Program on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
22:01 Importing and Using a Python Module on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator: Illustration With the Time Module
25:25 Commenting Out a Line in Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
27:12 Generating a Random Integer With Python on the TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
27:52 Using Copy/Paste in a Python Program on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator, Part 1
28:08 Summing Two Variable Values Wsing Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
29:14 Using a Print Statement in Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
30:33 Storing Values to a List using Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
31:00 Creating an Input Prompt for Integers Using Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
32:15 TI System Module: Using the Clear Shell History Function using Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
34:00 Creating an Empty List to Accumulate Values Generated With Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
34:25 Using the Var Key to Look at Variables You have Defined with Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
35:45 TISystem Module: Storing a List of PythonGenerated Values for Data Analysis on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
40:18 Splitting the Screen to See Python Shell Input and Data Analysis Output at the Same Time
42:49 Using Python in Statistics Class and Math Class
44:22 Using Quadtratic Formulas: Intro to Loops in Python
44:56 Addressing a Common Error When Using an Input Statement in Python
46:22 Using Copy/Paste in a Python Program on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator, Part 2
46:47 Addressing a Common Misunderstanding: Improper Use of the Carat ^ Function for Exponents Rather Than ** Double Asterisk
48:03 Applying Boolean Expressions: Creating a Conditional Test With if, elif, else
50:40 Using CTRLZ to Undo a Coding Error
51:47 Use of Color Font To Identify Reserved Words, Operators, Text Strings
52:20 Use of == To Test for Equality Versus = for Assignment
54:27 Benefits of Coding Python on a TINspire CX II Graphing Calculator
56:05 Q&A: Guidebook
56:57 TI Python Resources: Handheld OS and Software Updates
57:24 TI Python Resources: Coding Activities, Webinars, STEM Projects, Science Olympiad, Contests
58:49 TI Python Resources: Guidebook, Python Getting Started File, Python Interview
59:55 Wrap Up: Check Out Our Website — education.ti.com