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.
Jennifer – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was a good refresher for this new school year. EVeryone was buys learning how to use basic tools for online learning that this year I am able to assign additional resources and projects.
Donna – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
great resources
Jennifer – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I definitely walked away with some new ideas, but a lot of what he talked about can be used in Canvas within our district.
Vanessa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was good
Annabel – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Jose – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent explanation of Google Tools.
Mariana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The course was too vague.
Nancye – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Qiana – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
the pd was very informative and it walked you through the different apps
Taite – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Good info