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.
Tammy – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I feel this is slightly out of date. Most students now have their own google accounts. Also, our district requires students use their school google accounts.
Edgar – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great info!
Aldo – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
I think this course provides very useful information that can make the teaching process or an educator’s virtual experience a lot smoother.
Jesus – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
This is practical.
Irma – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Benito – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
Good Information
Eduardo – PRESIDIO ISD (verified owner) –
This course help us a lot.
jorge – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful online tools
Jennifer – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
I learned some new technology tools and was able to review some I already new.
Angela – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful and had good resources.