Using Technology to Differentiate for Gifted Students

$20.00

Presenter: Will Waghorne
Core Area: Differentiated Curriculum
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

As a teacher, it becomes crucial to use technology to help your gifted students engage in their learning process. Using tools like Google Apps not only encourages them to participate, they provide convenience for both you and your students, and allows a greater level of differentiation and collaboration.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-196 Categories Differentiated Curriculum, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, TAGT, Technology, Will Waghorne Tags Differentiated Curriculum, Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Differentiation, ODE competency a, Technology

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Differentiated Curriculum
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Will Waghorne
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Technology

1071 reviews for Using Technology to Differentiate for Gifted Students

Rated 5 out of 5

Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – June 23, 2020

very helpful thank you
Rated 3 out of 5

Casey – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) – June 23, 2020

A little dated.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – June 23, 2020

Great course
Rated 4 out of 5

Patti – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) – June 24, 2020

More aimed at middle school and above
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Lindsey – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – June 24, 2020

very useful information!
Rated 4 out of 5

Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – June 24, 2020

It gave me new sites and tools to use, since I am not very tech savvy.
Rated 4 out of 5

Gayle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) – June 24, 2020

Much of it we already know
Rated 4 out of 5

Lorraine – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – June 25, 2020

Many of the web sites were outdated. I did take some good resources with me.
Rated 3 out of 5

Teri – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – June 25, 2020

Much of the informatin is p
Rated 5 out of 5

Traci – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) – June 25, 2020

This course included many good resources including apps and extensions for use by teachers and students.