Genius Hour
How can I use it to enhance & transform my classroom?
What do you want to learn? What do you want to try with your students? Dream big; with the students as your top priority, your Genius Hour project is bound to transform your classroom.
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Genius Hour Components
1) Driving Question / Challenge / Topic
Your topic does not have to be your own original concept, but should be:
- something that will benefit the students, staff or the school as a whole
- be driven by your passions
- be new to you as a professional
Southwest Parke staff only... When you have determined your topic, please submit it with the form below. This will officially begin your project and communicate to administrators the genius work going on in their building!
2) Explore, Research and Innovate
This is the step that Genius Hour is providing you time to accomplish! Spend time exploring and researching your topic. Plan how you will carry it out. Prepare things. Organize. Innovate!
Keep a rough track of your time, as you will need to include this in your final project submission for your badge and PGP certificate.
3) Implement & Reflect
Carry out your plan as applicable to your specific project. As you do so, take notes of your reflections. What went well? What still needs work? What will you do differently next time?
4) Share
When you’ve finished your project, it’s time to share what you’ve learned with your colleagues. Prepare a 5-60 minute presentation to be shared during PD time. The format is entirely up to you, and the length will vary greatly depending on the extent of your project. When you’re ready, submit the project completion form below. You’ll receive communication about when you’ll be scheduled to share your Genius Hour project, and will receive your badge and PGP certificate after your presentation. (Sorry... these are only available to Southwest Parke staff.)