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.
Shannon – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Good information. I teach 1st grade, so it was a little old for my needs. Better for upper elementary and forward.
Luis – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
many useful tools
Sandra – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Super!
Michelle – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
Lots of great suggestions for technology integration I had never heard of!
Isabel – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was great to learn deeper the resources I already knew and discover more. I like ti was very interactive
Janeth – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Adrien – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Not the best for info on programs to use with younger students.
Laura – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course.
Fidel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
not relatable to band
Jeff – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Sparked my interest in some apps that I was unaware of or unfamiliar with.