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.
Elizabeth – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
This is helpful for those who have technology access in their classrooms.
Brenda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Mabel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course on different teaching tools to use in the classroom to enhance learning.
Cassandra – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great and interesting
ADRIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great information for teachers
Carlota – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is good to learn about many tools in a short period of time that later you can explore.
Nelly – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you
Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This training is very useful and I learned some things about the different platforms that I didn’t know before.
Stephanie – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Great overview of what Google has to offer
Beth – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
He covered too much material.