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.
Allison – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great explanation of Google tools
Charles – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course to help bring technology into the classroom.
Becky – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
Good class.
Diana – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It is ok. I am not a tech person and so although all of these things sound exciting, it is really hard to see how they are used without doing it hands on.
Maria – RIVIERA ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you for the great idea/sites.
Danielle – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Several good technology ideas for the classroom!
Travis – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Good review course.
Antonio – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent.
Esmeralda – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful.
Amanda – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
This is useful at this time.