Description
Learn how to use Google Apps and other Web 2.0 applications to create differentiation in mixed ability classrooms. Session will cover assessments using Google Forms, how to grade writing assignments in Google Docs, and much more. Discover a wealth of links and ideas to strengthen your teaching with technology and to make classroom assignments more unique and individualized.
In this course, participants will:
- Be introduced to many technological tools, including:
- Google Forms
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- Kaizena
- Google Earth
- Google Lit Trips
- Investigate how these tools can be used in designing curriculum and instruction
- Observe how teaching and learning can be made more individualized for all students, while particularly challenging those that are gifted
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Will Waghorne is a middle school history teacher in Austin, Texas. A Texas State Historical Association David C. DeBoe Award winner, he engages TAG learners in digital environments and engages like-minded colleagues in an international personal learning network. You can find him online at waghorne.net and @mr_wag on Twitter, or IRL (in real life) exploring museums and historical sites around Texas.
Leslie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Elizabeth – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Cristina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great ideas. There are a few outdated links.
DIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about the many diffrent apps in this training. Very informative online session.
shahn – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
google is a great tool
Antonia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent training…very helpful.
Gilberto – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Overall, good information.
Maria Luisa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It very useful
Jerry – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has a lot of helpful resources.