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.
Lauren – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course with a lot of resources utilizing technology.
elizabeth – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Kristie – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This was a wealth of information and I learned several things that i didn’t know were possible on Google.
Sheila – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Lots and lots of great sites and apps to make lesson prep easy and fun!
Abby – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good instruction and quick walk through Google. Love the different ideas he shared.
Irma – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
It contained very helpful information
Laura – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful
Karina M – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciate the thoroughness of explanation of resources found in Google.
Sandy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Some of the things are definitely outdated and you do have to get permission for some things from your tech department.
Sarah – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Very easy to understand and follow along.