January+2018+Chat+Archive

  =4 January 2018 #Geniushour Chat Archive = Thanks to @Hughtheteacher, Hugh McDonald, for hosting tonight's chat.



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs Welcome, everyone to the #geniushour chat. Our guest moderator tonight is Hugh McDonald, @hughtheteacher, an early adopter of GH. He’s been at it for nearly a decade and we’ll discuss tonight how teachers make changes in the process. Please introduce yourself to get us started. 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to leading the #geniushour monthly chat. I am grade 7 classroom teacher in Surrey, BC Canada. We hope you're able to join us. 2 HOURS AGO



T. Lisa @lcromley Looking forward to tonight. 5 years of experimenting with GH. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs I'm Denise, grade 5 ELL teacher in Bahrain. Ready for #geniushour chat. 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z Hi everyone! I’m Gallit. I’ve done #geniushour with grades 4-University students (and also when I team-taught with @hughtheteacher ) and in a few different ways. Looking forward to tonight’s chat. https://twitter.com/mrsdkrebs/status/949097983324377088 … 2 HOURS AGO



Jove Stickel @JoveStickel Jove MS Principal in MO love this topic and something I’m desperately trying to get started in our building. Here to build knowledge #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z  @lcromley Fantastic!! You will have a lot to add to the chat then! Welcome :) #geniushour  2 HOURS AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator Look forward to hearing what Ts are doing in #geniushour Faige substitute T in Los Angeles 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z  @JoveStickel Awesome! So glad you joined our #geniushour chat tonight! 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher 1st #geniushour chat question coming up. Be sure to include A1. when you are responding to the first question and so on. Also remember to include #geniushour in your response so it is easy for everyone to follow your insights. 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z  @dubioseducator So happy you are here. Our chats are always better with you!! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs  @lcromley Hi Lisa! Welcome. Just make sure you put the #geniushour hashtag on and then answer the questions and respond to others. 2 HOURS AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz Hi, #geniushour peeps! I'm Lee, an instructional coach and 6th grade teacher from NY. I've been doing Genius Hour for 5 years now. 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q1 How long have been leading #geniushour in your classroom & has scaffolding #geniushour thinking in students in your class evolved for you from when you first started? 2 HOURS AGO



Mo Detrick @mmdetrick <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Mo, from Southern MD. 5th G T #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Alexis Swinehart @AlexisSwinehart <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Anyone have tips on motivating reluctant students. I have several stalled projects. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z How kind and supportive of you Gallit #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



jen moreano @jenmoreano <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Hey! I’m Jen checking in from snowy/windy Long Island, NY. Starting this with my Ss next week. I’m a 3rd/4th grade school librarian. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



lindsay @Liwirsing <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Hi everyone! I'm here in Maine hoping my power doesn't go out! My students love genius hour, but I need to improve it! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley I’m sure you have a lot to add!! Just tweet A1: ..... #geniushour in response to the questions!! As long as you have the hashtag in your tweet you are good to go!! 2 HOURS AGO



Dave Quinn @EduQuinn <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Hi #geniushour folks. Dave from MA & just reading tonight. If you are interested in sharing your story, please consider participating in my dissertation study. https://twitter.com/eduquinn/status/948183848394801157 … 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @Liwirsing Glad you could make it! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



jen moreano @jenmoreano <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A 1: i tried it last year but didn’t allow enough time so I tabled it until this year. Starting next week! So excited. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: I used GH for 3 yrs in middle school science & it was THE BEST choice I ever made for my students. Bringing it to a new district and grade tomorrow (!!) with 3rd grade. I'm excited to see how different the ideas are, and to see how far my kids can go! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @jenmoreano Such a great idea to too #geniushour as part of library! Love it! 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @mmdetrick Glad you made it tonight :) #geniushour  2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @AlexisSwinehart I feel like this will definitely come up during or #geniushour chat tonight! 2 HOURS AGO



Mo Detrick @mmdetrick <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: started 5 years ago with MS Ss switched to middle grade. Need to get back in the swing! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



pam erickson @perickson22 <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q1 kicking of my very first genius hour tomorrow with 4th graders!! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: 5 yrs. I've structured the experience a lot more than when I first started. It has helped keep the students engaged and excited. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1. #geniushour teacher for 6 years now. Before I used to just show them @mrsdkrebs examples... now we provoke wonder and curiosity in a number of different ways. Video, books, challenges, conversation, and outside experts. 2 HOURS AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Evening! Looking forward to the #geniushour chat this evening. I am Kyla I teach grade 6/7 in Maple Ridge, BC #sd42 A.1 I have run one semester of #geniushour this past fall my students enjoyed it and we had some amazing projects. 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: I’ve been doing it on/off for almost 8 years now. I have changed it a bit depending on the age level of students/ experience with inquiry that they had previously, etc. But the heart of #geniushour had remained the same—> passion and inquiry based Learning! 2 HOURS AGO



LLewis @djlanatron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: About to start my first #geniushour with a mixed group of sixth and seventh graders this semester in the library 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1. 23 Videos that sparked #geniushour thinking, collaboration, & actions Some of my favourite videos are listed here: https://hughtheteacher.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/23-videos-that-sparked-genius-hour-thinking-collaboration-and-actions/ … 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @perickson22 How are you planning to scaffold it? #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher @mrsdkrebs It’s been longer than that, Hugh!!!! Hasn’t it??? #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1 I started in 2011 when I took a lot of time to set up #geniushour with possibilities of learning and creating on their own. Like, @hughtheteacher, now from the beginning of the year Ss are given freedom to think, wonder and fail forward. More ready for GH later. 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q2 Describe some different #geniushour strategies you have or have used to support students who struggle with gaining surface knowledge throughout different stages of their project? 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Yes! Me too! Would love to hear more about how your structure/scaffolding has evolved over the years, Lee. #geniushour https://twitter.com/leearaoz/status/949100362300121088 … 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs haha... just did the math... it's been about 7 years now with #geniushour ... since 2011. 2 HOURS AGO



Kat Dale @theTHteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Hi everyone I’m Kat from Massachusetts. I teach first grade and this is my first year doing #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @KylaLCameron Welcome to chat :) glad you could make it! #geniushour  2 HOURS AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">As a sub, it often depends on Ts who have #geniushour on their class. I had 1st grade T who knew it was a passion and left it opened ended to explore w/class 2 HOURS AGO



Janet Quaglia @JJQuaglia <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher @geniushour A1: this is my 4th year leading #geniushour in my 4th grade classroom. Students tend to spark ideas off of one another as they make their lists of what they’re passionate about. I also show videos at times or examples from previous students to inspire ideas. 2 HOURS AGO



Jon Ogle @jonogle1981 <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Good stuff. Thanks for sharing! #geniushour https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949100826659667969 … 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @theTHteacher Welcome to tonight’s #geniushour chat :) 2 HOURS AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A1: I have been interested in doing #geniushour for awhile now, but haven't made the jump. I really want to know how primary grades are utilizing it! Time is an issue, but I know the process is valuable for sure. 2 HOURS AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z I will share as much as I can about it. :-) #geniushour  2 HOURS AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">2nd Grade Teacher from northern california!! Happy New Year! #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Hi, Julie from NY. 10th and 12th grade English. Sorry I'm late. I've done #geniushour projects in my classroom for about five years. Glad to make it! 2 HOURS AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2: To start, we will do lots of discussion & brainstorming. Ss will complete a reflection page after each week to share what progress they've made, & I'm planning to add conferencing in as well. This will help me really see which kids need the extra support. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2. I used to give them more time to struggle on their own... now I spend more time facilitating with them, helping them make connections, help them ask deeper questions on each new thing they create or learn. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lifeofmrsm Definitely follow @RaRaPenguin @dubioseducator and @RobynThiessen — some of the many primary teachers who do #GeniusHour 2 HOURS AGO



A2: Passion-Based Learning: Genius Hour and the Four Pathways to Genius #geniushour Read about them here: http://wp.me/p5D09s-nC  pic.twitter.com/emSCawoTUb LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @mrsjjee So glad you made it, Julie!!! You are defiantly a #geniushour guru. Good to have your voice here! 2 HOURS AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2: Since I haven't yet tried #geniushour with my class it would be great to see other Ts responses to this question. 2 HOURS AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2- I tried to do regular conferencing and check ins to help those that struggled both with me and peers. We did lots of mini shares along the way with feed back from the class. #geniushour https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949101393717035008 … 2 HOURS AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I like to conference with my students one-on-one throughout the project. When they explain to me what step they're on or any issues they have, we talk through it together. They often come up with way to solve problems after verbalizing what's wrong. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @theTHteacher @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs A2. It's been a lot. A lot of the kids struggled initially with #geniushour because nobody really asked them about topics they wanted to learn or explore more before and it wasn't something they were comfy with. So when students struggled I struggled to help them at the time. 2 HOURS AGO



Genius Hour @geniushour <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Reflecting and conferencing has been something a lot of #Geniushour teachers have added over the years! So key to meaningful learning. https://twitter.com/mrsukena/status/949102317244121088 … 2 HOURS AGO



jen moreano @jenmoreano <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher Q2: I haven’t gotten there yet, but I think conferencing helps. I do like the idea of making them struggle a bit because this is a new skill! Deep thinking takes perseverance #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z @RaRaPenguin @dubioseducator @RobynThiessen Thank you!!! Just followed all three!!! 🏽‍♀️🏽‍♀️🏽‍♀️ #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z Thanks, Gallit! I'm just following in your footsteps. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q3 Describe the changes over time you have seen in the types of projects your students are involving themselves with #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @JJQuaglia @geniushour A1. It's so important to relinquish some of the knowledge control over to the kids. They become more collaborative and willing to engage with each other when you see strengths in others you wouldn't have thought of before. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley @geniushour Student choice is the cornerstone of Genius Hour. The four pathways help them select topics and begin. #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2: Do you fit in time everyday for #geniushour ?? I love the idea of conferencing - I do that with writing, but I know I don't do it as often as I would love to. 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @Liwirsing @hughtheteacher @theTHteacher @mrsdkrebs As in higher grade level? Or students who usually achieve higher grades? I enough see if it is hard because some of these students may not have been asked to as their own Qs before? #geniushour 2 HOURS AGO



sylvaine tremblay @sylvainetremb <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I missed the #Bunceechat but I got to know about @Wonderopolis and the possibilities for appsmashing with @Buncee. I wanted to start #geniushour .. Here we go! 2 HOURS AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I found it also really helped with students getting over 'stage' fright. This was just one more opportunity to speak in front of the class or a group of peers. #geniushour https://twitter.com/JJQuaglia/status/949103937168257029 … 2 HOURS AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I hear ya. It’s hard to make time for it. I have always only done #Geniushour once per week. Aim to conference at least once every 3 weeks (ish) https://twitter.com/lifeofmrsm/status/949103932172677120 … 2 HOURS AGO



There are many CHOICES for students to make in Genius Hour! #geniushour pic.twitter.com/jkPHUIjEH6 LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I've changed the format of my Ss' #geniushour projects. Instead of working on them all year, they do 30 day challenges based on Matt Cutts' TED Talk. Once GH became popular at my HS, my Ss got overwhelmed with 2-4 projects at once. This is more manageable. https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days?utm_campaign=tedspread--b&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare … AN HOUR AGO



Ben Brazeau @Braz74 <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A3 show them how often I fail- did #geniushour to provide opp to fail in safe environment- let ss revise and redo- that is real life #sstlap https://twitter.com/Braz74/status/949103407343833088 … AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A3: Since they now do 30 day challenges, the projects have actually become more personal. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A3: We went from basic "science" presentations, to cooking blogs (with food prepared for us!), guitar concerts, Star Wars models, student commercials, clothing designs, and working engines. I had my kids 5-8 grades, so several continued their projects each yr! #GeniusHour AN HOUR AGO



a2. I now use this questioning graphic to get my students to dig deeper on every new thing they discover #geniushour pic.twitter.com/B39dBXwlSd HUGH MCDONALD @HUGHTHETEACHER · AN HOUR AGO



Janet Quaglia @JJQuaglia <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher A2: I check in with the students as they work. A lot of times when they reach a frustration point with their topic they end up solving their problem just through talking it out. One of my favorite things about #geniushour is watching the students grow as problem solvers AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lifeofmrsm @gallit_z @RaRaPenguin @RobynThiessen Sharing @JoyKirr LiveBinders If you go to the grade level your looking for you’ll find some of my posts when I was a full time kindergarten teacher #Geniushour https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=829279 … AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A3: I have seen projects become more about interest and less about wonders. But every group I work with is different! My goal is to start it with te ELL students I am working with this year. New position so I haven’t started #geniushour this year yet. AN HOUR AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @RaRaPenguin Oh!!! Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it!! I learned about #geniushour about a year or maybe even 2 years ago and have always wanted to try it, but with so many other things that are new I just never took the leap...Maybe it's time!! AN HOUR AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley @hughtheteacher Hi Lisa, I don't start #geniushour right away in the school year either. It's more an attitude shift in me and what school can be that I try to give the Ss from the beginning. @JoyKirr 's book Shift This explains it well. As I freed my Ss up to learn, things like GH worked. AN HOUR AGO



My students used the new Google Sites to present/share their #GeniusHour projects with the world. @lcromley pic.twitter.com/DLx82yERT2 LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A2. @lifeofmrsm tend to try to get it in about once a week. I have been slowly starting to get kids thinking about their wonders & strengths by students presenting about their strengths & then having class participate in honouring ceremony #geniushour We'll be starting in January AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q4 Has how you incorporate self/peer/teacher assessment with student #geniushour projects changed through the years? What did you do & what do you you now? AN HOUR AGO



Another element of CHOICE in Genius Hour!! #geniushour pic.twitter.com/jlrb6PQWPZ LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I think there's also been an interesting shift since #geniushour projects became more well known in my district. The novelty and wonder isn't there. There's more of an excitement about exploring their own challenge, but the students seem to be more reserved. AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley I start in term 2 usually. Once per week for 1-1.5 hours and they share when they are ready. So some work on a #geniushour project for a month and some for a few. Share when ready and start a new project. That’s how I have done it mostly. But depends on the class/age/readiness AN HOUR AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher Okay, I think that once a week to get started is very doable for 2nd graders. Do you give them a set of resources online they can use? I'm guessing that's the best bet to make sure everything is safe and such.. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



There are a number of great Genius Hour sharing options on this awesome choice board! #geniushour https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1gjgKt6EUlpEZVGqlfYhPwTga5BJeyLtXyrZDR6ZWyjo/edit?usp=sharing … pic.twitter.com/h4fIuFLKRJ LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



We often combined #GeniusHour with our Wonders and at times a makerspace focus pic.twitter.com/KQHMYzG8JZ FAIGE MELLER @DUBIOSEDUCATOR · AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @mrsjjee A3. Putting time frames on projects is something I've gone back and forth on. I believe it's important for sts to be able to set a goal & complete it in a reasonable time. The teacher is to help guide them to a question that can help them finish 1 thing first. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



lindsay @Liwirsing <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I used a reflection rubric for students to assess themselves. But I had a parent complain that her child needed more parameters #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4: Since my students and I are comfortable with the concept of #geniushour, I have more informal conversations with them and they have more casual discussions with one another. We still do weekly updates via online journal entries and Google Forms. AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Very interesting. I noticed this at one school a few years ago too. #geniushour lost some of its enthusiasm there as students began to use inquiry in all subject areas. https://twitter.com/mrsjjee/status/949106073784520704 … AN HOUR AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z @lcromley I believe I just shared a number of options, but I would add videos, podcasts, and websites. The possibilities are limitless! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4 I plan to incorporate more personal & critical conversations with peers during intervals of their project. I'm going to term it responsibility partner. I got the idea from my friend @JessieRErickson Sts will be able to practice asking questions tied to #geniushour expectations AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher Since it's about the #geniushour process, my students don't necessarily have to achieve their goals, which is nice. They also vote on a goal for me. Last year, I tried to learn Portuguese and failed miserably. They liked that it didn't work because it kept the project authentic. AN HOUR AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @jenmoreano Yes, they are Jen! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4: With 3rds, they're always talking and collaborating, so I think they will instinctively share anyway. I'm planning to have "home teams" to meet every three/four weeks to share progress and give more suggestions. #GeniusHour AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley Yes. I do. That’s why some days are 1 hour and some are 1.5 hours of #GeniusHour AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4 with kinders we often had a reflective share out piece. We talked about what worked or didn’t, why and how they might do it differently #Geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z @lcromley I go about an hour to an hour and a half each week. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



. @jenmoreano My updated collection of #GeniusHour resources can also be found here: https://www.smore.com/8u0qp  pic.twitter.com/2IrI3CAFr2 LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lifeofmrsm Do you want them to research something, create something, or make something new? #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4- I have only started #geniushour so far- I try to give each student assessment with a mini-conference every 3 sessions. Each 2nd session the students need to do a short self and peer assessment https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949105923607347200 … AN HOUR AGO



Cathy Nostrand @catnostrand <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Appreciate these #geniushour resources and that Ss #backwardplan https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/12/04/tips-and-tricks-to-keep-kids-on-track-during-genius-hour-projects/ … AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q5 Describe your timeline on how you structure #geniushour in your class? Has it always been the same? Changed? Why? AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lcromley @gallit_z One during the school year. My sophs do a 30 day challenge in the spring and my seniors do it after their AP exam. They work on one project for 30 days, but I break it up with either independent reading, minilessons about project-related topics like public speaking. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Genius Hour = Passion-based, student-directed awesomeness!! #geniushour Read all about it here: https://thegoldenageofeducation.com/2017/03/13/my-genius-hour-presentation/ … pic.twitter.com/dLFPONbk3A LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



lindsay @Liwirsing <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A5 I took advantage of being ahead of one of my peer teachers and spent a week just on genius hour with my middle schoolers! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4: definitely more self assessment than I did before. More reflecting/setting goals than before. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @Liwirsing Did you prompt them with this rubric too? #geniushour A thought that I am trying... sharing sentence prompts w/ my parents & criteria and learning intentions for the project with them. This way parents can also have a way of being a learning partner with their child in the proj. AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A5: I used to give my students one 45 class period a week from Dec. To April. Then I switched to a 30 day challenge (6 week) format. I like both schedules. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @KylaLCameron Has this always been the case? Has your thinking around this evolved? #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4 I guess I was so enthusiastic at the beginning of #geniushour that I assumed everyone was involved and sharing well with peers. Now, I'm more organized and keep track of my conferences with them. It's more self-reflection and peer and T feedback than assessing. AN HOUR AGO



My #GeniusHour presentation resources and ONLINE course information are here: http://wp.me/p5D09s-ms  pic.twitter.com/1fMknpQXyI LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A5: I'm doing 2 quarters with my thirds. Each Friday we will continue our work, along with conferences each week. I've also got several other Ts on board for helping teach skills that I don't have, which is an awesome asset! Presentations will be sometime in May. #GeniusHour AN HOUR AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher I have only done one term of actual #geniushour so yes :-) I like the idea of terming it responsibility buddy. AN HOUR AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher I was always under the impression that #geniushour was for Ss to research on something they wanted to learn more about -- never even thought about them creating or making something. I guess my answer is all of the above. However I do think that the creativity part would be best AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A5. I used to give no timeline and let sts present when they were ready. However I found this to be too loose of a structure for some students. I have them work around parameters & give time if it is determined the question needs more time. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher For second graders vs "research" #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Kaitlyn Scully @KaitlynScully <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @LeeAraoz @jenmoreano Thank you!! This is fabulous. I stumbled upon this chat tonight right after I posted about looking for other Ts who have done #geniushour. AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A4 at first Ts thought #GeniusHour was a free for all and in Ks we left it open ended; an extended art/craft exploration, but slowly put in a brainstorming component. We came up w/ideas, why and how we’d implement them. Then we “did” then we “talked” AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @catnostrand Now... timeline is 6-8 class sessions with peer reflection times built in. However I'm open to giving more time if it is apparent that the question & st needs more time to be sufficiently be explored. I want the sts best work & sometimes deadlines produce rushed work #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">My student Matthew describes his #GeniusHour experience on @Flipgrid here: https://flipgrid.com/s/a9947c0c5bd9 AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher I have gone back and forth depending on the school/grade/etc. I think it depends on the students and what they need. #geniushour. I prefer to keep things open but many groups need way more structure!! AN HOUR AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @KaitlynScully @jenmoreano You’re very welcome, Kaitlyn! I’m glad you like it. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @mrsdkrebs A4. I feel I need to structure conferences with them too. I structure their peer conferences and sit in on them and offer tidbits/feedback when necessary. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Q6. What did you use to think was an important rule for #geniushour but not so important now. Contrary what did you think was not that important but now you believe is vitally important for #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @LeeAraoz @Flipgrid Can’t wait to hear this after #Geniushour chat AN HOUR AGO



Lee Araoz @LeeAraoz <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @rwhobbit @WaySIxthCenter @PartridgeElem @ThayerElem @WoodElem You’re very welcome, Robin. Let me know how it goes. And don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @lifeofmrsm Some of my favourite ones are when students use their strengths to attempt to solve a problem that they see. I once had students work on building an app teach people about presentation tools available to educators. How about solve a real life problem? #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A5- Students had 15 sessions each around 1 hour long to research and showcase their learning. We started each session with a picture book read aloud and then ended with students doing mini shares and giving feed back. #geniushour https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949108189630484480 … AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Great question Hugh! #geniushour T needing to know what the Sts were going to do, then realized with Ks they needed to explore first. Now I see the importance of reflecting on why they chose their idea and who does it serve https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949110453501706240 … AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I thought it was important to emphasize that my Ss were all geniuses in their own right. They just want to be heard and validated instead. I now know that, "I'm ok," means, "I'm ok, I guess," so I need to offer more support. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @gallit_z A5. Me too my friend. I also struggle on groups based solely on friendship when it is obvious that one or 2 members are the only ones interested in the project and the others are interested in being with their friends. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Mrs. Ukena @MrsUkena <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A6: Less me, more Ss. My 1st year with GH, Ss all wanted me to tell them what to do and how to do it. Seeing the progression of Ss thinking outside the box and being problem solvers, along with gaining new skills is always the most important for me. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Melissa Murray @lifeofmrsm <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher Yes!!! I love it!!! I think my kiddos can do that!! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A6 My first time doing #geniushour, I had a really tight schedule. It was the day before a holiday, so we had 2 hours to explore/create/learn. Then I gave each group 3 minutes to share. Yikes!? It was not enough time. Since then I gave up on any minimum/max presentation times. AN HOUR AGO



Flipgrid for Literature Circles? Yes, Please! Flipgrid for Genius Hour? Absolutely! #flipgridfever #geniushour https://thegoldenageofeducation.com/2017/05/27/flipgrid-for-literature-circles-yes-please/ … pic.twitter.com/ifpRuWaK9z https://t.co/ifpRuWaK9z pic.twitter.com/ifpRuWaK9z LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A6. For me it is giving students more parameters from which to work from. I used to make it so open that students got confused as to what was expected. Now it is... question... ask more questions based on responses... create... platform to share learning #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



aplusfirsties @aplusfirsties <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Watching creative kids pursue their passion ROCKS! #geniushour is amazing! AN HOUR AGO



Anyone can CONSUME content! Genius Hour allows students to CREATE CONTENT!! #geniushour pic.twitter.com/YoTT0sfk0s LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">a6. Also parameters meaning more personal/critical conversations with their peers about their projects during their projects is important as I can't be everywhere at once. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">It's been an absolute pleasure hosting #geniushour chat tonight. Be sure to take a moment to follow those who participated in our chat & find new learners who you can add to your personal learning network (PLN). Have a wonderful Thursday night! AN HOUR AGO



Genius Hour is the perfect way to facilitate this!! #geniushour pic.twitter.com/j8kybd6DZU LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">A6: more reflecting, more conferencing, and more comfort with changing Things up based on needs of students. That’s what I can think of now anyway! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



I hope our Ts can develop a #Geniushour curriculum around the construction work taking place at my school The 3s have been entranced by all the different bulldozers! pic.twitter.com/Us2Xmy66at FAIGE MELLER @DUBIOSEDUCATOR · AN HOUR AGO



Faige Meller @dubioseducator <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Thank you @hughtheteacher @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs for a fantastic #Geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">I think I also learned how vital it is to encourage our students along the way. Some of them are shy about their interests and haven't talked about them in front of anyone ever. We are often their first audience. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Tiffany Ott @TechieTeachOtt <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @btruelson I spend about half of my time teaching gifted Ss (scoring 95th percentile or higher on specific tests) in small group enrichment. The other half of my time is for collaborating with and training Ts, supporting differentiation in the gen ed classroom, etc. I love #geniushour ! AN HOUR AGO



jen moreano @jenmoreano <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @hughtheteacher Nicely done! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



This is the reason I make an effort to include student choice in most learning tasks. Genius Hour is PERFECT for this!! #geniushour pic.twitter.com/3Ra29kmTlE LEE ARAOZ @LEEARAOZ · AN HOUR AGO



Gallit Zvi @gallit_z <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Time has flown by. Another Great #geniushour chat! TY all so much for joining. And a huge thank you to our amazing guest host, @hughtheteacher ! And like he said, now is the perfect time to add to your PLN!!! #geniushour. AN HOUR AGO



Kyla Cameron @KylaLCameron <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Thank you for hosting #geniushour I have found it to be an incredible resource as I implement it fully in my classroom. https://twitter.com/hughtheteacher/status/949112718350536705 … AN HOUR AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">The #GeniusHour chat archive will be up soon on our wiki - http://geniushour.wikispaces.com/ChatArchive  Thanks, @hughtheteacher AN HOUR AGO



Julie Jee @mrsjjee <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;">Thank you for a great #geniushour chat! Happy almost Friday from snowy NY! AN HOUR AGO



Denise Krebs @mrsdkrebs <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @mrsjjee Thanks for joining us, Julie! It was good to 'see' you and hear your wisdom. #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @KylaLCameron you're most welcome! I look forward to more learning... more sharing... and more connecting with you. Have a wonderful night #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @jenmoreano Thank you! Have a great night! The hour flew right by! #geniushour AN HOUR AGO



Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 16px;"> @dubioseducator @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs Awesome to have you jump in @dubioseducator ... wouldn't have been possible without @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs #geniushour AN HOUR AGO