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.
Esmeralda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
which it gave more depth information on how students used those tools
George – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Leila – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent resource.
Irma – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Juanita – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Extremely useful resources
Magda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative..
Leticia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
good resources
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful course !
Celina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting ideas
Paloma – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great training.