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.
Carolina – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great list of digital tools for distance learning.
Loree – MIAMI TRACE LOCAL (verified owner) –
It wasn’t my favorite.
Desna – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Jennifer – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Good info but a little dated now.
Audrey – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting and useful
Gail – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
There were a few things I was unaware of and can help, so for those alone, I would not count it out entirely. I was looking for a little more focus for advanced learners.
LAURA C – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This module had information about many useful tools to use in the classroom and with GT students.
Sandra – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Google has very effective tools to enhance our lessons.
Kimberly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
With Covid and online learning talking a turn this year there is so many more applications that could be added. Most of these applications I was already aware of.
Claudia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The session had useful information.