3D-ready projectors powered by TI's DLP Technology provide compelling 3D lessons that captivate students.

3D revolution in education
TI recently showcased three dimensional (3D)-ready projectors, powered by TI's DLP® technology, that provide educators new tools for teaching subjects visually. Invented by TI, DLP technology is based on optical semiconductors, which are used to project and display images.

TI's DLP chips have been used in 3D projectors for movie theaters and now are being taken into the classroom. TI is working with manufacturers and content providers to help deliver interactive learning across topics from science to art.

These projectors bring subjects to life with content that previously could only be experienced two dimensionally. Through the operation of millions of microscopic mirrors that project lifelike images, students can experience 3D learning with interactive visuals in vibrant colors.

A recent government-funded study on the effect of the use of 3D in the classroom showed students' pre-test versus post-test scores improved up to 35 percent after seeing a lesson in 3D compared to a 9.8 percent increase experienced by the control group who received traditional teaching methods. One student in the study remarked, "If I could learn everything this way, my grades would go from F's to A+'s."

More than 50 projectors from 10 different DLP Products' manufacturers are on the market specifically for use in schools. Initial lessons using 3D learning through DLP technology have already taken place in schools around the world, including several in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

The TI-Nspire Navigator wireless classroom learning system is shown by research to engage students, encourage classroom participation and increase achievement.

Wireless collaboration for the classroom
Math and science educators can also bring a learning energy and excitement to their classrooms with the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless classroom network system. The system empowers teachers and students alike with a flexible new learning experience that encourages an interactive, collaborative classroom.

For teachers, the wireless network is an effective way to gauge student understanding and foster student engagement. This interactive tool enables students to become more responsible for their own learning.

The TI-Nspire Navigator system connects TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire CAS™ handheld calculators equipped with a wireless cradle to the teacher's laptop and projector. Teachers can assess student progress instantly and adjust their instruction to make sure all students understand the concept at hand before moving on to the next topic. As a result, students can be more engaged in learning.

Melendy Lovett, president of TI's Education Technology business, said the TI-Nspire Navigator system is the latest example of the company's commitment to providing teachers with the tools and resources they need to help their students succeed.

"We want teachers to be able to focus on the mathematics using technology as a teaching and learning tool," she said.