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.
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
There were so many excellent resources presented that I can use in my classroom–these could be used in most if not all content areas.
Romelia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and greatly useful for this time in age. Having to access students online and students accessing us and their assignments is crucial for their learning.
Tamara – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was ok. Im not really tech savvy so it would have been nice to have a demo of some of the applications rather than directing us somewhere.
lydia – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This is by far the best training I’ve had in years!!! I am in the middle of taking this during a time when we will also need to prepare for distant learning due to the pandemic. I can see how all of this could be used during normal circumstances but this is even more valuable now due to the current situation. I am so excited to start looking more into all of these links. The presenter did an amazing job of keeping me engaged and provided so many resources I can share with my class and coworkers.
karen – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has some interesting apps to use with google.
Erin – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of this information I already knew, it wasnt new and exciting ways to use technology.
MARK A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very useful information
Rebecca – Region 17 (verified owner) –
There were a lot of good resources that can be used–especially with distance learning that teachers are facing.
Tomas – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very educational another way to differentiate learning to students.
Maria – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great tools !