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.
Marzena – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
It exposes us to a variety of tools
Sheila – HUNTSVILLE ISD – TEXAS ONLINE PREP (verified owner) –
I wish I would have known that it was only for Google technology.
CORINNE – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Michael – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Some of this seems outdated.
Sarah – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good information if new to Google for Education.
JANETTE – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources
Guadalupe – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great resources shared!
Tricia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great information for integrating technology.
Claire – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –
I was aware of many of these tools already, but enjoyed the new information about Google Lit Trips.
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course