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.
JUAN – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Alot of great resources.
Stephanie – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great way to learn about google and what it can do to help you in the classroom.
Evangelina – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I would have like more examples.
Francisca – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful information!
Christina – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Some of the information is a bit outdated.
Irma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was mostly for elementary/middle school students. It is also very outdated.
Lisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was an overview, so it lacked depth.
Elizabeth – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I learned about some neat sites to use.
Carlos – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good to use in the presenting of lessons online
sheila – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
good resources