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.
valerie – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
rather do this in person
Rebecca – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
great info
Priscilla – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Leticia – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Jill – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
very informative!
Adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Bruce – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a great presentation with an abundance of tools that can easily be implemented into the classroom.
Jeannie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of information on available google apps and other features.
Lori – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Ashton – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Loved seeing some websites/apps and thinking how to apply them.