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.
Rebecca – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good overview of the plethora of tech available to educators to help differentiate for the GT students in your classroom.
Fernando – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was well explained
Mackenzie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a helpful course.
Kay – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
I teach first grade and feel it would be better suited for older students.
Conchetta – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about various tools on for students and teachers.
Gabriel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is Great!
Tera – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
A few of these ideas are outdated and already widely used by most teachers.
Ona Beth – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This information is very helpful and I plan to use it!
Stacey – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very thorough on the use of all things google to use in your classroom.
Susan – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great overview of technology based options for differentiation