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.
Juan – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a very useful training.
Gabriela – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Quick & loads of easy tools !
Celina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Mabel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Azucena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you.
Zelma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Rosa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course allows me to become more familiar with the different Google applications available today in order to keep high student motivation.
Todd – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great training.
Deborah – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a great course to teach about online tools.
Gerardo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting Course with some useful suggestions for integrating technology into daily lessons and classroom procedures.