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.
Fernando – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Janet – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Google based course, okay for beginners.
Erika – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informational.
Diane – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was a good use of my time despite my current familiarity with G Suite. I learned enough to make it worthwhile
Christopher – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
I’m always on the search for new ways to implement technology. Covid has increased our usage this year, and many of these things are already being used on my campus. But there are new ones to try out!
Michelle – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
It was too much info all at once
Holly – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I have already shared some valuable information with other teachers.
Heather – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Good overview of google tools
Stephanie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
There is a lot of resources linked to Google and they are awesome to incorporate into the class.
Joe – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it. Need to find a similar one form Microsoft Teams