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.
Stacy – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
great!
William – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
There was not a lot here that was very useful to me.
ESTRELLA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked it.
Julithza – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course with fun and exciting tools that can engage the students in the classroom.
Zenia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the way he explained about our most common tool, Google !
GLORIA – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Jamie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative
Ronnie – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed this and learned a couple of things. I knew quite abit, but was able to make a couple good finds.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing!
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative