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.
Aarin – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this course. I felt like they gave me a lot of options for integrating technology into the classroom.
Kelechi – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
I learned about new tools and formats I did not know before and how I can apply some of them in my math class.
Mabel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course that helps us see different Google tools that can be used for effective instruction.
Tracy – CLYDE-GREEN SPRINGS EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I wish there was time to explore the sites more before responding to how you would truly use them.
Jenn – REYNOLDSBURG CITY (verified owner) –
Most links didn’t work
Brandie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This was informative for someone who is not familiar with Google Apps.
Belinda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great training.
Linda – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Useful resources are explained.
Zenia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter went over multimple tools to use as teachers and students. He showed how to get the most out of them!
Katee – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful