Professional Learning at Desmos

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Desmos Studio calculator tools are built to help everyone learn math, love math, and grow with math. On this page, you’ll find recommended resources for individual or small group learning, as well as paid professional learning sessions for schools and districts.

 

Self-Paced Learning Recommendations

These resources are available for self-paced learning as an individual or with a small group. Additionally, please reach out to us at support@desmos.com with any questions.

Desmos Help Center:
Explore our Help Center to read about how to get started with our calculator tools, dive deeper into different features, stay updated with what's new at Desmos Studio, and more.

User Guides:
Read details in the Desmos User Guides for the Graphing Calculator, Geometry Tool, and Desmos 3D.

Video Tutorials and Recorded Webinars:
Check out our playlists and past webinars on Desmos' Youtube Channel .
And, see below for updated webinar introductions to various tools coming soon.

Scavenger Hunts:
Level up your skills by working through one or more challenges in these tool-specific scavenger hunts. Example solutions are included.

Quests:
Try a quest built into the 3D calculator. Each quest is a challenge to complete through a series of goals and tips. Find them all here: 3D Quests.

Example Graphs:
Explore example graphs included under your saved graphs in the Open Graphs menu in the upper left hand corner of the Graphing Calculator, Geometry Tool, and Desmos 3D.

 

Paid Professional Learning Sessions

Our professional learning sessions empower educators to effectively use Desmos to help students represent mathematical ideas, connect different representations, and explore concepts in an accessible and engaging way. This approach promotes deeper mathematical understanding through dynamic, interactive learning experiences.

Session Topics

Introduction to Desmos Tools:
Develop familiarity and skill with a range of Desmos tools, including the graphing calculator, geometry tool, scientific calculator, Desmos 3D, and matrix calculator. Sessions can be customized to focus on specific tools based on your needs.

Using Desmos Tools for Learning:
Explore innovative strategies for incorporating Desmos tools into your daily teaching practice to deepen students' mathematical understanding. This session will focus on leveraging Desmos for interactive instruction, moving beyond mere computation to engage students in meaningful exploration and problem-solving activities.

Desmos and Assessments:
Learn about the testing versions of Desmos calculators used in state, national, and international digital assessments, and develop strategies for their effective integration into everyday math instruction.

Desmos Art:
Discover classroom-ready examples and resources that encourage students to express their mathematical thinking and creativity through art.

Advanced Explorations:
Delve into advanced Desmos features to enhance your visualizations and explore how these powerful tools can be applied to complex mathematical concepts. This session is tailored for educators who are already familiar with Desmos, offering the chance to deepen your expertise and broaden instructional strategies.

Delivery Options

We offer both in-person sessions at your location and live virtual learning. Our Desmos Studio Certified Presenters, who are current or recent classroom teachers, will tailor sessions to best meet your needs. For more information and pricing, please reach out to us at pd@desmos.com.