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.
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course.
Norma – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Lots of information on how to use technology to differentiate for TAG students.
Martin – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Many great Google tips!
Marina – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Good information, lots of useful websites given
Adriana – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Anna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
amazing, innovative
Leonila – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is a little outdated for today’s technology use in the classroom
Marin – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
a lot of information that needs to be done slower
Carlos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information.