One thing I would like educators to look at for next year is Genius Hour, or the 20% Initiative. I know, I know, how are you going to fit another thing into your day? I get it, we are busy. Good news, you only have to commit to 1 hour a week. A WEEK!
What is Genius Hour? Think about something you are passionate about or want to know more about. Then imagine that you get time set aside in your week to learn more about it, create a presentation, and share it. That's Genius Hour. I have seen this project modified for lower grades, even as low as 1st or 2nd. This project is also great for high school. We had a teacher work on this in her ELA class this year, and it went over great! Check out my Pinterest board for more about Genius Hour. Interested in getting started? I will send out more information at the beginning of the year to see who is interested so we can have a support group! There were some great projects I saw throughout the year. Teachers would have students submit their information to a Google Form, including a link to their blog where they would put their proposals and updates. This allowed for their teacher to send the link out via Twitter to get outside feedback. It was so awesome to see teachers from around the world comment and give feedback. It made their projects even more important and relevant to the students. Great resources to start Genius Hour website 20% Time in Education Engage Their Minds 2014 Genius Hour Projects - cool video on projects students are doing
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Caroline
5/16/2015 11:55:25 am
Hi Nikki
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Nikki
5/19/2015 02:26:56 am
Thank you so much, Caroline! That comment made my day. I am glad to know I am helping someone!
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Caroline
5/23/2015 02:48:28 pm
Hi Nikki Hello! I love Denise's picture - I remember when she painted that in her class in Iowa! Just an FYI - the first link to the "Genius Hour Website" is not to Chris's GH website - it's to the next one, "20 Time in Education." Also, don't forget the GH LiveBinder - that's my baby. ;) tinyurl.com/GHLivebinder Enjoy this next year!! :D
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