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.
Cynthia – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
This one is really helpful especially during this time of teaching distance learners.
Holly – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
This guy is horrible at public speaking. It was really hard to listen to.
Adelaida – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome training
Bennie – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this session provides a clear overview of the many tools we can use in the classroom.
Kevin – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Good information
Ana – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Great info!
ALMA – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Christina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources for teachers
veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Jessica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Learned a few resources.