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.
Joel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It’s all good.
Claudia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course that gives great insight on how to utilize technology in the classroom.
Esperanza – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good!
Cheryl – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
It had a lot of helpful tips.
Shannon – BELLVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a few new tools to use in the classroom.
LISA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The course provided a lot of Google options.
Jennifer – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great digital tools to begin using tomorrow!
Kelsie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It is a bit outdated.
Jennifer – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Love it
Dorothy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great tech resources. There were several new applications that I can begin using with students immediately.