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.
Bobby – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great google tools to make teaching easier and efficient. Also helpful for students to enhance their learning.
Susan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Hiroshima – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
All educators should prepare with everything that google offers.
Lynda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great information about tech tools available to help differentiate lessons.
Brandy – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Good info, but geered to older students
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informative with google tools that we can integrate in our classroom.
BRIZA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was resourceful and full on information.
Janya – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Good refresher
SanJuanita – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Most of the ideas UISD already implements them daily.
Lily – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great video on technology for students