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.
Megan – LAKEWOOD CITY (verified owner) –
This was a helpful course and I found many useful tools to enrich my students.
Todd – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Tony – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course provides a lot of ways to implement and incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance student instruction.
Kristy – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Great information was provided
Caleb – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
A lot of the information regarding Google was stuff that I already knew. This session seemed to be coming from when Google just released these features. Some information was useful to incorporate in the classroom.
Jonathan – VALLEY VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
A lot of information that could be helpful in experimenting with all google has to offer.
MARTHA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
not at the moment
tina – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good information
LELIA – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I learned new instructional strategies that I can use in my classroom:
Cesar – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good info