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.
Mary – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome presentation
Payton – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Leroy – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
3.5 stars
Mireya – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
not all tools were explainde and its outdated
IVAN – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
This is a list of apps. This is not an in depth look at any one of them.
Armandina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Joseph – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
A great informative course that shows the usefulness of Google Docs and also differentiating technology with GT students.
Abby – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great info and instructional tour!
Belinda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I learned about new tools that could be useful in my classroom.
Maribel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information on how to use google tools and other platforms