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    Genius Hour is a 10 step process for students to research, synthesize, create and present on self-directed projects. The steps include: 1) introducing Genius Hour and setting clear expectations for student behavior and responsibilities; 2) having students brainstorm topics and get approval on their chosen topic; 3) providing lessons on research skills and monitoring student progress through check-ins; 4) establishing timelines for projects that can be either fixed or flexible; 5) setting rubrics and schedules for student presentations; and 6) incorporating reflection throughout the process in discussions and writing.

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    Genius Hour is a 10 step process for students to research, synthesize, create and present on self-directed projects. The steps include: 1) introducing Genius Hour and setting clear expectations for student behavior and responsibilities; 2) having students brainstorm topics and get approval on their chosen topic; 3) providing lessons on research skills and monitoring student progress through check-ins; 4) establishing timelines for projects that can be either fixed or flexible; 5) setting rubrics and schedules for student presentations; and 6) incorporating reflection throughout the process in discussions and writing.

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    Genius Hour

    10 Steps for Implementation with Students


    Step

    Description

    Introduction

    What is Genius Hour?


    research, synthesize, create, present

    Set Purpose

    Connect it to academics
    reading, writing, information literacy, 4Cs, presenting
    Plus...its fun!

    Clear
    Expectations

    Whats ok, whats not ok


    behavior, talking, movement, group work, responsibility, going to
    the library, using the computer, getting help, stop signal

    Brainstorm

    Minilesson: crafting a good question


    not Googleable; requires research
    GH notebook with ongoing brainstorm list

    Topic
    Approval

    How will students discuss topic with teacher?


    GH progress board? Digital tool?
    set intention in writing

    Research

    Minilessons on research (librarian?)


    books, databases, Google, etc.?
    note taking, citing sources
    organization of paper and digital resources

    Monitor
    Progress

    How will the teacher let students know its time for check in?
    how will students get help? I need...I have board
    mini lessons (T led, S led)
    GH progress board

    Timeline

    Fixed or flex?

    Presentation

    Rubric
    schedule
    how do students sign up to present?

    Reflection

    Occurs at all stages


    verbal...whole group conversations
    written...blog? GH notebook? exit ticket?
    reflect on our behavior, our learning, the process
    What could make GH better?

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