Where passions come alive

What is it?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFQUtHsWhc
History and
Overview
at Google: 20% time = 50% new products
(Gmail, Google Talk, Google News)
in Education: teachers allow students to work in any
project they want, in the school
student voice/choice
motivation increase, unleash creativity
makes learning process FUN!
passions exploration
encourages creativity
student voice & choice
What is it?
It is passion-based learning
during school
inspired & experimental
documented
Work stems from
driving questions
Research must play a
big role
Projects must be
shared, ideally globally
Rules
In the classroom
Same principles than corporate environment.
Teacher provides set amount of time for passion projects.
Students challenged to:
explore about what they want to learn about.
research several weeks
create a product
share with the class/school/world
Deadlines limited, creativity encouraged
Teacher facilitates and ensures students are on task
Educational Value
Creating live-long learners
Develop relationships with
students
Teaching 21st century skills
Research behind 20-time
(Juliani, A.J.)
inquiry-driven learning
increases student
engagement and
achievement
in Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piAXZQ56DDk
in Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piAXZQ56DDk
into the Curriculum
No loss of class instruction
blended-lessons (video, graphic organizers)
behavior management (Class Dojo)
teach with sense of urgency
into the Curriculum
into the Curriculum
set goals
assess progress
mark achievement