Genius Hour
Un-Tap Your Genius
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
What is Genius Hour?
Imagine being able to choose what to learn about in school. Imagine having the time to explore and learn what you are passionate about.
What is Genius Hour
Are you for real?
I can explore anything?
Well, within reason ...
You're playin' ... an hour a week?
Yep. All you have to do is question, research, and create.
Yeah, it's probably graded.
You will receive credit for your genius effort and reflection about your work. Are you willing to make the world awesome?
What are the rules?
Rule #1
Your project must first be approved by me. See Where do I begin? steps below.
Rule #2
Your project must be researched. Consider your research question. If you can find the answer with one hit on Google, then it's not really research.
Rule #3
You must present and share. If you make a video, you will show your video. If you make a book, you will read your book. If you tear apart a machine, you will share what you discovered. It may be in front of the class, in small groups, to another class, or to the world.
How do I begin?
FIRST: Brainstorm
Think about what you want to explore. What have you always wondered about? Where have you dreamed of seeing one day? What skill or talent would you like to improve upon? Still don't know? Check out Chris Kesler's class list. Just scroll down a bit to see what they have explored. When you have your research question, submit it to me in Schoology (Genius Hour folder).
SECOND: Research & Track
As you learn about your passion, document your process of learning. You will track your progress in Kidblog for each Genius Hour session.
THIRD: Create & Share
Think about how you want to share your passion. How will teach us about what you learn? Will it be with a web site, a video, blog, play...? Whatever you choose, make it yours and be proud of your genius.
Be inspired. Inspire others.
15-Yr-Old Kelvin Doe Wows M.I.T.