Using Technology to Differentiate for Gifted Students

$20.00

Presenter: Will Waghorne
Core Area: Differentiated Curriculum
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

As a teacher, it becomes crucial to use technology to help your gifted students engage in their learning process. Using tools like Google Apps not only encourages them to participate, they provide convenience for both you and your students, and allows a greater level of differentiation and collaboration.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-196 Categories Differentiated Curriculum, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, TAGT, Technology, Will Waghorne Tags Differentiated Curriculum, Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Differentiation, ODE competency a, Technology

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Differentiated Curriculum
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Will Waghorne
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Technology

1071 reviews for Using Technology to Differentiate for Gifted Students

Rated 5 out of 5

Kim – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – September 28, 2021

informative
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) – October 1, 2021

I learned so many user friendly tools offered by google that will enrich my student’s learing!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Michelle – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – October 2, 2021

Great resources
Rated 3 out of 5

Melissa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – October 5, 2021

already knew and worked with most of technology that was discussed
Rated 4 out of 5

Veronica – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) – October 6, 2021

It a good training which gives you ideas on how to integrate technology in your classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Katiuska – Angleton ISD (verified owner) – October 6, 2021

Love it! hightly recomnmended.
Rated 2 out of 5

Catherine – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) – October 7, 2021

Not a lot of new content, but a few useful tools. I was expecting more.
Rated 5 out of 5

Patricia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – October 9, 2021

Very informative
Rated 5 out of 5

Sandra – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) – October 11, 2021

Great ideas!
Rated 4 out of 5

Marlene – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) – October 11, 2021

I thought this course would have more information on technology integration in the classroom. I knew a lot of the information about Google apps and how to use them effectively.