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.
Denise – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I liked learning about the different web sites available.
Sara – HUFFMAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was a good review of google and I also learned some tips about google.
Travis – FORT RECOVERY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I don’t think this class if the best for math teachers only.
Matthew – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course for resources.
Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great explanations of resources that I can incorporate in my classroom!
Rozett – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was well paced and full of fun ideas to use in the classroom.
Mary – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great preview of Technology apps that can be used with Gifted students.
Daniel – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
cool resource info.
Laura – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Kary – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
it was good