andrew aker's Groups (21)

Using Ted-Ed Videos To Teach

7 members Latest Activity: Jan 11, 2016

Hungry Teacher has been featured on Ted Ed with their lesson, "Why Do Honeybees Love Hexagons?" Dig a little deeper with their followup lesson,…

Educators on Google Wave

413 members Latest Activity: Apr 24, 2014 If you want to connect via Google Wave, please join & leave your information!

Web 2.0 / Emerging Technology

384 members Latest Activity: Mar 26, 2018 With the emergence of social media and emerging technology how do know what type of technology to use in the classroom. This group will provide a…

Edchat

582 members Latest Activity: on Tuesday Join this group to extend the discussion of edchat topics!

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

290 members Latest Activity: Jan 21 This group is for those who implement the project-based learning model or want to learn more about it.

Awesome Administrators

164 members Latest Activity: Jan 28, 2016 School administrators interested in building PLNs, using technology, networking, collaborating and sharing ideas

Edtech

513 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2017 A group where educators can learn and identify which Educational Technology tools are appropriate for them. I'm hoping to simplify this process…

MineCraft Learning!

8 members Latest Activity: Jan 21

Calling all teachers, learners, gamers and nerds!

Minecraft is like legos on the computer.  

Actually,…

Build the Ideal 21st Century School

186 members Latest Activity: Apr 24, 2014 This group exists as a place to take the weekly #edchat topics on Twitter and let them guide us towards creating the ideal 21st Century School.…

Diigo

143 members Latest Activity: Dec 17, 2015 How are you using Diigo in learning environments? This research tool has a great deal of potential for individuals and groups looking to grow…

Gifted and High Level Learners

14 members Latest Activity: Dec 13, 2015

A place for educators and specialists working with gifted children and high level learners. For those of us who understand the gifted child-…

AP Think Tank

15 members Latest Activity: Mar 6, 2014 Dedicated to the networking and professional outreach of Assistant Principals

Brain Based Teaching

137 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2018 A group of educators interested in maximizing student potential through the use of brain-based teaching techniques. Teach to the way the brain…

Playful Learning

59 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2015 You've heard that play is the brains favorite way of learning. So why isn't play incorporated in more learning experiences?

Game Based Learning

11 members Latest Activity: Jan 21

Game based learning provides students with an opportunity to engage in the learning process.  Benefits of game based learning include…

Special Education

53 members Latest Activity: Dec 5, 2018

A group based on Special Education needs. Where teachers, parents, and caregivers can share and distribute information for the classroom…

Teach in China

7 members Latest Activity: Dec 5, 2015

For anyone interested in teaching in China.

Know before you go!

 We can tell  you about our first hand experience of…

Best Practices and Differentiated Instruction

159 members Latest Activity: Jul 24, 2017 Share ideas, strategies, and successes using best practices, differentiated instruction, and technology in the classroom

Autism

43 members Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2015 A group to review best practices in autism education in public/private school settings. An open exchange of ideas intended to help students with…

Resources for EFL teachers

22 members Latest Activity: Oct 2, 2017 This is a group for EFL teachers needing and wanting to share resources.