Here is a quick 3 minute video by Lee Araoz (@LeeAraoz) a K-12 Tech Coordinator and Staff Developer from Long Island. In his video he describes Genius Hour and shares some resources to help you incorporate Genius Hour into your classroom or school.
Since many of you don’t have a classroom to apply this to so the challenge this week is to learn about Genius Hour and then have your own personal Mini-Genius Hour. Yes, you need to take a few minutes each day this week and dedicate it to a topic you are interested in learning more or are passionate about. I realize it’s summer, but I’m thinking if you are anything like me your days are still consumed with tasks or shuttling kids everywhere. So, this is permission to slow down and pursue something for you. You will be amazed how much more productive you will be if you just take a few minutes to do something just for you!
Once you’ve decided how you will spend your Mini-Genius Hour complete this form. I can’t wait to see your topics! Your final “product” will be your own. I won’t require you to share it but certainly if you want to share I would love you to share it with me or even better, post it on Twitter using the #canandaiguaslc.
Enjoy your week,
Katie
Happy Monday! This week’s challenge is to learn about Genius Hour. The idea of hosting Genius Hour has really taken off in schools around the world. I’ve connected with some local (NY State) educators who are trying to incorporate Genius Hour into their schools. Since many of you don’t have a classroom to apply this to so the challenge this week is to learn about Genius Hour and then have your own personal Mini-Genius Hour. Yes, you need to take a few minutes each day this week and dedicate it to a topic you are interested in learning more or are passionate about. I realize it’s summer, but I’m thinking if you are anything like me your days are still consumed with tasks or shuttling kids everywhere. So, this is permission to slow down and pursue something for you. You will be amazed how much more productive you will be if you just take a few minutes to do something just for you!
Once you’ve decided how you will spend your Mini-Genius Hour complete this form. I can’t wait to see your topics! Your final “product” will be your own. I won’t require you to share it but certainly if you want to share I would love you to share it with me or even better, post it on Twitter using the #canandaiguaslc.
Enjoy your week,
Katie