University of North Texas 
Professional Development
Professional Development
Transform Teaching with Innovative STEM Professional Development at the University
of North Texas!
Our Current Workshops
Discover dynamic, hands-on workshops designed to help educators integrate STEM and the arts into their classrooms. Our programs focus on practical strategies, creative approaches, and collaborative learning experiences.. Perfect for schools and districts committed to equipping teachers with tools to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Robotic Vehicles, Coding, and Mathematics Workshop
This workshop is designed to help educators master innovative technology tools for
STEM instruction. Participants will learn how to program using Python on TI-Nspire™
graphing calculators and control the TI-Innovator™ Rover to create engaging, hands-on
learning experiences. The focus is on building confidence with coding and robotics
while leveraging your own mathematical expertise to make meaningful classroom connections.
You’ll also explore practical examples of how robotics and coding can reinforce key
math concepts, giving you strategies to inspire students and bring abstract ideas
to life.
The workshop includes:
- Curriculum Guides
- Certificate of Completion
- Snacks, Refillable Water Bottle, and Lunch (if taken at UNT's Campus)
- UNT's Campus
- School Campus
- District Campus
- Full Day (7 hours)
- Half Day (3.5 hours)
- Individual Pricing
- School Pricing
- District Pricing
Drones, Coding, and Mathematics Workshop
This workshop is designed to help educators master innovative technology tools for
STEM instruction. Participants will learn how to program using Python on TI-Nspire™
graphing calculators and control Robolink CoDrones to create engaging, hands-on learning
experiences. The focus is on building confidence with coding and drone technology
while leveraging your own mathematical expertise to make meaningful classroom connections.
You’ll also explore practical examples of how coding and drone applications can reinforce
key math concepts—giving you strategies to inspire students and bring abstract ideas
to life.
The workshop includes:
- Curriculum Guides
- Certificate of Completion
- Snacks, Refillable Water Bottle, and Lunch (if taken at UNT's Campus)
Location Options
- UNT's Campus
- School Campus
- District Campus
Attendance Options
- Full Day (7 hours)
- Half Day (3.5 hours)
Cost Options:
- Individual Pricing
- School Pricing
- District Pricing
Empowering STEM Learning with TI-Innovator™ Hub
This workshop is designed to help educators explore the power of the TI-Innovator™
Hub for bringing coding and engineering design into the classroom. Participants will
learn how to connect TI graphing calculators with the Hub to create interactive, hands-on
projects that spark creativity and problem-solving.
You’ll discover how to use the Hub’s built-in TI LaunchPad™ technology—used by engineers in real-world applications—to teach students the fundamentals of coding and design. Through guided activities, you’ll learn how to program and build working solutions using sensors, LEDs, and motors, giving students opportunities to innovate and apply STEM concepts in meaningful ways.
By the end of the session, you’ll have practical strategies and ready-to-use examples to inspire students and transform abstract ideas into tangible, real-world experiences.
You’ll discover how to use the Hub’s built-in TI LaunchPad™ technology—used by engineers in real-world applications—to teach students the fundamentals of coding and design. Through guided activities, you’ll learn how to program and build working solutions using sensors, LEDs, and motors, giving students opportunities to innovate and apply STEM concepts in meaningful ways.
By the end of the session, you’ll have practical strategies and ready-to-use examples to inspire students and transform abstract ideas into tangible, real-world experiences.
The workshop includes:
- Curriculum Guides
- Certificate of Completion
- Snacks, Refillable Water Bottle, and Lunch (if taken at UNT's Campus)
Location Options
- UNT's Campus
- School Campus
- District Campus
Attendance Options
- Full Day (7 hours)
- Half Day (3.5 hours)
Cost Options:
- Individual Pricing
- School Pricing
- District Pricing
Taking Data Collection to the Next Level with TI CBR™ Motion Sensor
This workshop is designed to help educators transform motion into meaningful learning
experiences using the TI CBR™ (Calculator-Based Ranger™) motion sensor and TI graphing
calculators. Participants will learn how to collect, visualize, and analyze real-time
motion data—eliminating tedious measurements and manual plotting. Through hands-on
activities, you’ll discover how to connect these concepts to graphing, tables, and
equations, making abstract ideas concrete and engaging.
By the end of the session, you’ll have practical strategies and ready-to-use examples for integrating data collection into lessons that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of motion, functions, and data analysis.
By the end of the session, you’ll have practical strategies and ready-to-use examples for integrating data collection into lessons that inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of motion, functions, and data analysis.
The workshop includes:
- Curriculum Guides
- Certificate of Completion
- Snacks, Refillable Water Bottle, and Lunch (if taken at UNT's Campus)
Location Options
- UNT's Campus
- School Campus
- District Campus
Attendance Options
- Full Day (7 hours)
- Half Day (3.5 hours)
Cost Options:
- Individual Pricing
- School Pricing
- District Pricing