#GeniusHour is a term coined by educators based on Google's "80/20 Rule," in which they allow employees 20% of their work time to pursue their own side creative projects. Its implementation has led to much success and educators across the globe are granting their students the same freedom.
I was first introduced to the practice by a co-worker who noticed I was struggling a bit with one of my classes. This particular class seemed disconnected with the course's content and so was I. It was my first time teaching the course; it felt rigid and lackluster.
Then I introduced Genius Hour. The entire climate of the classroom evolved. Only in my second year of execution, I am revising quite a bit and will post as it is developed. However, this is how I always introduce the project. Stay tuned on our next stages.
I was floored with our results. Even some of my hardest to reach students responded enthusiastically. (Side note: a timer always encourages hype.)
I was first introduced to the practice by a co-worker who noticed I was struggling a bit with one of my classes. This particular class seemed disconnected with the course's content and so was I. It was my first time teaching the course; it felt rigid and lackluster.
Then I introduced Genius Hour. The entire climate of the classroom evolved. Only in my second year of execution, I am revising quite a bit and will post as it is developed. However, this is how I always introduce the project. Stay tuned on our next stages.
The Gift of Time
To introduce the concept to my students, I mimicked the activity provided in Cafe Communications youtube video. I show my students the video once we are done.I was floored with our results. Even some of my hardest to reach students responded enthusiastically. (Side note: a timer always encourages hype.)
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