Grassroots Teaching & Learning in Africa
This group will serve to inform educators about organic and inexpensive opportunities to volunteer and teach in Africa; specifically Ghana.
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VOLUNTEERING
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TRAINING
- Training (coming)
- Blackboard Collaborate Help
PROMOTION
- Press, Publicity, & Promotional Resources (coming)
About This Site
Events
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TIGed e-courses this May
May 14, 2013 at 7pm to June 19, 2013 at 8:30pm – Online
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NYC Global Education Forum
May 29, 2013 from 6:30pm to 9pm – The Avenues World School
Notes
Global Project Database
Created by Lucy Gray Sep 11, 2010 at 10:35am. Last updated by Lucy Gray Sep 19, 2010.
Global and Mobile Survey: Share Your Favorite Apps
Created by Lucy Gray Aug 16, 2011 at 10:17pm. Last updated by Lucy Gray Aug 16, 2011.
Kiva Team Global Education Collaborative
Created by Lucy Gray Aug 31, 2011 at 10:56pm. Last updated by Lucy Gray Aug 31, 2011.
The GEC Mission Statement
Created by Lucy Gray May 4, 2012 at 6:03am. Last updated by Lucy Gray Sep 17, 2012.
Blog Posts
Our next step towards Personalized Learning
Posted by Tracy Hanson on May 2, 2013 at 2:52pm
Apple Distinguished Educator Kristi Meeuwse Talks Technology in Kindergarten
Posted by Rod Berger, PsyD on March 28, 2013 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
Education Case Studies - Seeking Teachers
Posted by Amazing People Club on March 21, 2013 at 8:16pm
Videos
Photos
Akosua's Discussions
Will there be anyone attending the Pete & C Technology Conference this weekend....
Started Feb 20, 2010
Volunteer Educators needed to open high school in Ejisu
Started Oct 27, 2009
Professional Development Institute -Youth Institute of Science & Technology
Started Apr 18, 2009
Akosua's Page
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Michael Ian O'Brien joined Akosua's groupGrassroots Teaching & Learning in Africa
This group will serve to inform educators about organic and inexpensive opportunities to volunteer and teach in Africa; specifically Ghana.
Angela Hardy joined Akosua's groupGrassroots Teaching & Learning in Africa
This group will serve to inform educators about organic and inexpensive opportunities to volunteer and teach in Africa; specifically Ghana.
Akosua's blog post was featuredTeaching Positions at School in Agogo
We are looking for teachers to join our staff in Ghana. We are asking for a 1 year commitment Sept 2011-July 2012. We provide living accommodations. And a market rate salary.This is a new high school in a rural area. We have electricity and water facilities. However, this is truly a grass roots endeavor. Hence, we are looking for passionate, functional, and flexible people who love children to join our staff. We promote a stress free environment. Subjects needed: French, Creative Arts,…See More
Akosua posted a blog postTeaching Positions at School in Agogo
We are looking for teachers to join our staff in Ghana. We are asking for a 1 year commitment Sept 2011-July 2012. We provide living accommodations. And a market rate salary.This is a new high school in a rural area. We have electricity and water facilities. However, this is truly a grass roots endeavor. Hence, we are looking for passionate, functional, and flexible people who love children to join our staff. We promote a stress free environment. Subjects needed: French, Creative Arts,…See More
Phil Darko joined Akosua's groupGrassroots Teaching & Learning in Africa
This group will serve to inform educators about organic and inexpensive opportunities to volunteer and teach in Africa; specifically Ghana.
Profile Information
- Title:
- Dean of Education
- Location (City or Town):
- Agogo, Ghana
- About Me or Reason for Joining the GEC:
- Educator....collaborated on project that led to development of Youth Institute of Science & Technology-based in Agogo, Ghana. School was opened in October 2006. Thank you to the many educators around the world that helped to make this school a reality.
- I am a:
- teacher, administrator, non-profit employee
- Web Site (if applicable):
- http://www.yist-africa.org
- Global Education Projects Sponsored By You or That You're Involved In (if applicable):
- Youth Institute of Science & Technology-Agogo, Ghana
Biodiesel Fuel Production from Palm Fruit
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Twi
- Favorite Education Resources:
- Globaleducation.ning.com
National Girls Collaborative Project
- Skype Name:
- Akosua Boateng
Pictures from Summer 2009 featuring Educators:
Maura - Maine
Lauren - Atlanta, GA
Luqman- Atlanta, GA
Melissa - Boston
Kendra- New York
Dr. Warner, Dean of Education, Clark Atlanta
Akosua- Philadelphia
Maura - Maine
Lauren - Atlanta, GA
Luqman- Atlanta, GA
Melissa - Boston
Kendra- New York
Dr. Warner, Dean of Education, Clark Atlanta
Akosua- Philadelphia
Akosua's Photos
Akosua's Blog
Teaching Positions at School in Agogo
We are looking for teachers to join our staff in Ghana. We are asking for a 1 year commitment
Sept 2011-July 2012. We provide living accommodations. And a market rate salary.
This is a new high school in a rural area. We have electricity and water facilities.
However, this is truly a…
Posted on July 9, 2011 at 3:58pm
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I'm the lead tech coach at a set of schools that might be interested in collaborating in some way. We have a terrific digital media after school program with its own Ning for students; perhaps you'd be interested in developing a pen pal program with these kids.
Let me know!
Lucy