Communication Competency Profiles

Genius Hour (20% Time)

Advance Preparation:
Self Reflection Communication Profiles
Where do I fit in?
1. Connect and engage with others (to share and develop ideas)
Possible Links to Genius Hour:
Developing the question process
Googleable vs. Non-Googleable
Essential Questions
Shark Tank Style Pitch

Post it Notes
Small group discussion
Decision making
Informal debating
Think/Pair/Share
Large group / class discussion

2. Acquire, interpret, and present information (includes inquiries)

Possible Links to Genius Hour:
Research Process:
~ Thought Bubbles
~ Cornell style Notes
Record Keeping:
~ photos, videos, blogs
Project Presentations involving
Media and Technology such as:
~ TEDtalks
~ Prezi

Regular opportunities for sharing such as

~Targeted Pair/Share
~Inside/Outside Circle
~3,2,1
~P, M, I
~Appointment Clocks

3. Collaborate to plan, carry out, and review constructions and activities

Possible Links to Genius Hour:
Small group investigations

Project presentation requiring collaboration

4. Explain, recount and reflect on experiences and accomplishments

Possible Links to Genius Hour:

Daily reflections / Journal

Possible themes:
~ the self directed learner
~ roadblocks v.s. perserverance
~ goal setting / monitoring of progress
Project presentations (i) opportunities for peer assessment
(ii) opportunities for self assessment
a) Revisit Communication Profiles Where do I fit in?
b) Personal experiences/processes of learning
c) Reflection upon peer feedback