1. We are all Genius
#GeniusHour

2. Genius Hour-Some Background
Students are given freedom to choose what they want to learn, within the support system of the classroom. Time in school to learn about what they care about.
Based on a student curiosity and passion. Inquiry-based/passion-based learning
Encourages curiosity, engagement, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Innovation to create solutions.

3. We are all Genius and You Matter
‘Genius Hour is our promise to students that their passions will matter; that they will do work that matters, and we will make time during the school day for it.’
by Angela Maiers, author of the Passion-Driven Classroom
#GeniusHour: our promise to students that their passions matter

4. You Matter

5. Genius Hour-A Student Perspective

6. Genius Hour-Some Background
aka:
Passion Based Learning
Passion Projects
20% Time (Google)

7. Genius Hour-Google

8. Genius Hour-Some Background
Daniel Pink, author, (Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us) In the 21C we are motivated by Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose. In his 2011 blog The Genius Hour: How 60 minutes a week can electrify your job, Pink said:
“Each week, employees can take a Genius Hour — 60 minutes to work on new ideas or master new skills. They’ve used that precious sliver of autonomy well, coming up with a range of innovations including training tools for other branches.”
He spoke of Genius Hour as a means for corporations to cultivate creativity and innovation in the workplace.
Motivated when we can direct our own lives to learn and create

9. Genius Hour in the Classroom
In the classroom, student motivation can be cultivated using the same premise.
Students have the autonomy to master new skills deepen understanding, and engage in learning with their own purpose.
This is turn creates motivation to learn.

10. Principles of Genius Hour

11. Genius Hour-The Process
Start with a Question-Inspire, Wonder, Inquire.
Research the Question.
Create/Design a Product with your findings.
Share the Product in some form of that is visible. How will you share it? What can you do now that you have answered your question?
Feedback and Reflection upon the experience.
Idea: Each Genius Hour Project could be a three-week cycle (three hours). It could also be something that is done throughout the year. For example:
Semester 1-Reading, finding inspiration, creating inquiry questions
Semester 2-Research, creating product, sharing and reflection

12. Genius Hour-The Question and Research

13. Genius Hour-Formative Feedback and Reflection
Throughout the process, teachers should take the opportunity to engage with students one-on-one. A great opportunity for formative feedback while the project is taking place. Formative feedback on the whole project as well, once it is completed. These links provide some examples.
Reflection is key.
Exit Tickets
Whole Project Reflection

14. Genius Hour-The Product and Sharing
TED/TEDx style talk
Exhibition
iMovies
Powerpoint, Keynote, Nearpod
Website
Picture collage/photo journal

15. Genius Hour-Guidelines
In his article, Hacking Student Passions Through Genius Hour, Anthony Speranza published these 10 guidelines to Genius Hour.
1) Start with a question
2) Be larger than Google (it must be non-’Googleable’)
3) Work towards a project
4) Make an impact
5) Share your learnings
6) Present and capture digitally (Technology is the platform)
7) Include a bibliography (academic honesty)
8) Don’t ask for a mark (Formative assessment only)
9) Work on your project only when your other work is complete (other curriculum based work)
10) Learn by yourself or with others

16. This is Genius

17. A Fresh Outlook-Explore What You Wonder-Your Turn
by Bill Watterson

18. You Are Genius- Wonder Wall and Question Wall
Get Inspired
Nearpod Wonder Wall and Question Wall
Hour 2-Get Started
Genius Hour Reflection

19. Genius Hour/Inquiry-Some Resources
Genius Hour Live Binders, collated by Joy Kirr (EXCELLENT Resource)
(ebook)
Angela Maiers-TEDx Talk You Matter
John Barell A More Curoius Mind (
Cross, M. (1996). Teaching Primary Science: empowering children for their world. Melbourne: Longman Australia.
Kuhlthau, C., Maniotes, L., & Caspari, A. (2007). Guided Inquiry: Learning in the 21st Century. London: Libraries Unlimited.
12 questions
Genius Hour: Making Time for Passion in the Classroom
Genius Hour: An Apprenticeship to Citizenship
Genius Hour: Our Promise to Students That Their Passions Matter
Genius Hour: An Intrinsic Motivation to Learn and Grow
Genius Hour: Creativity, Passion, Wonder, by Gallit Zvi
Genius Hour Wikispaces Page by Denis Krebs, Joy Kirr, Gallit Zvi
Twitter #GeniusHour

20. Genius Hour-Some More Resources
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