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.
Roxanna – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great info – especially for Distance Learning
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course is a great way of learning new technology apps that students and teachers can use and incorporate in lessons.
Manuel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Info was very helpful.
Dustin – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Good information, but somewhat broad with little details.
DiGabriel – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
IVONNE – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for technology tools.
Bradley – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Would be better in person.
Debbie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The information is a little outdated, but through no fault of his. It did have some great. Ideas on how to use these to differentiate.
Deena – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Resources, websites, and extensions were very helpful
San Juanita – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great course if using Google in your district.