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.
Suzanne – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I think it was good, but is kind of outdated.
Noemi – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
It contains useful technology tools to implement in your classroom.
Trevor – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The google part of this course was very useful and informative.
RAQUEL – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked how straight to the point he was. I know technology especially apps are ever changing, so an update would be nice.
Rachel – REYNOLDSBURG CITY (verified owner) –
This course was very good. However, I knew most the information that was presented.
Pamela – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This was an informative course for all teachers.
Donna – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it.
Sherri – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
There were lots of great sources. The majority of the advanced apps were for use with intermediate to secondary students.
Priscilla – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This is an awesome course to learn about google applications and the many features it provides for students.
Claudia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It had plenty of useful information.