Interested in bringing Genius Hour to your campus or district?
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The 6 Ps of Genius Hour: A Process to Make Passion-Based Learning Manageable and MeaningfulI almost left education because I knew what I was doing in my classroom wasn't meaningful for my learners. I was burned out and tired of spending every day in my classroom spinning my wheels. And, then I found Genius Hour. In my desperation to do something different and help my learners make connections, I found out about passion-based learning and it changed everything. I found my passion for teaching again and my students found their passion for learning. It was definitely a journey and part of that journey involved me needing to create a roadmap for my learners to follow as they worked on their projects. The 6 Ps of Genius Hour made the process both manageable and meaningful and I love spending my career sharing them with educators all over the world.
"After two years of unsuccessfully trying to incorporate Genius Hour in my GT classroom, I started this year with a positive mindset, followed the 6 P’s, and the results are amazing!!!! We pitched this week and I can’t wait to see these projects come to life!" ~ Haley Bilberry |
Check out the 6 Ps of Genius Hour ONLINE COURSE!
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I created the 6 Ps of Genius Hour Online Course to help educators understand why this type of learning is so important and how it can be implemented in a way that is both manageable and meaningful. The course is available through Teachable and includes a downloadable workbook to utilize as you work through the course. Upon completion of the course, educators will have a clear understanding of not only why Genius Hour is important but how to implement it in their own classrooms. Register today to reserve your spot and enjoy meaningful professional learning in a way that makes sense for you!
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The Second Edition of Genius Hour is HERE!Genius Hour, Second Edition features newly revised handouts, up-to-date online resources, and fresh strategies for implementing Genius Hour, or passion projects, in your classroom.
Genius Hour allows students to experience personalized learning through self-driven projects, application of standards and real-world skills, and opportunities to learn through productive struggle and reflection. Presented through an easy-to-follow six-step strategy, teachers will utilize the 6 P's―passion, plan, pitch, project, product, and presentation―as a map for students to follow as they create, design, and carry out projects. This second edition also features a new chapter on lessons learned from the author’s early days implementing Genius Hour, helping readers get ahead of common pitfalls. This beloved guide will make the Genius Hour process not only meaningful for learners but manageable for educators. |
Genius Hour Learning Experiences
💡 Passion-Based Learning Academy - 2 Day Experience
This learning experience is designed for campuses and districts that want educators to be able to implement passion-based learning in the classroom with confidence. Day 1 will be an introduction to Genius Hour and the 6 Ps. Educators will experience technology tools that make Genius Hour both manageable and meaningful and begin thinking about what Genius Hour will look like in their classroom with their learners.
Day 2 will provide teachers with tools and ideas to take Genius Hour to the next level by gamifying the 6 Ps and making Benefit Mindset a priority. This day also involves learning how to weave the standards into this type of learning so that students are learning through application.
If a campus or district opts for Day 3, I will stay on campus and be available for questions, coaching, and additional support.
💡 A Meaningful Mess: Utilizing Passion-Based Learning to Ignite a Love for Learning
Every student deserves an opportunity to pursue his or her passion during the school day. In this learning experience, I will explain how Genius Hour can be used to encourage today's learners to be innovative and think differently. By sharing the 6 P's - Passion, Pitch, Plan, Project, Product, and Presentation, I will explain how the Genius Hour process can be manageable for educators and meaningful for students. Educators will leave this experience with technology tools for each of the 6 P's and practical ideas regarding outside experts and weaving the standards into each project. This is the one training every educator that is considering implementing Genius Hour MUST have!
💡 Genius Hour Coaching/Consulting
If Genius Hour is something that you are already implementing in your classroom, on your campus, or throughout your district and you just need support regarding how to make it more manageable and/or more meaningful, I am available to provide coaching and consulting services. This can be done in a variety of ways including virtually. In order for passion-based learning to be sustainable, it's important to prioritize intentionality. Throughout my work with you or your teachers, we will focus on creating a Genius Hour process that runs itself so that the focus can be on the learning and connections.
This learning experience is designed for campuses and districts that want educators to be able to implement passion-based learning in the classroom with confidence. Day 1 will be an introduction to Genius Hour and the 6 Ps. Educators will experience technology tools that make Genius Hour both manageable and meaningful and begin thinking about what Genius Hour will look like in their classroom with their learners.
Day 2 will provide teachers with tools and ideas to take Genius Hour to the next level by gamifying the 6 Ps and making Benefit Mindset a priority. This day also involves learning how to weave the standards into this type of learning so that students are learning through application.
If a campus or district opts for Day 3, I will stay on campus and be available for questions, coaching, and additional support.
💡 A Meaningful Mess: Utilizing Passion-Based Learning to Ignite a Love for Learning
Every student deserves an opportunity to pursue his or her passion during the school day. In this learning experience, I will explain how Genius Hour can be used to encourage today's learners to be innovative and think differently. By sharing the 6 P's - Passion, Pitch, Plan, Project, Product, and Presentation, I will explain how the Genius Hour process can be manageable for educators and meaningful for students. Educators will leave this experience with technology tools for each of the 6 P's and practical ideas regarding outside experts and weaving the standards into each project. This is the one training every educator that is considering implementing Genius Hour MUST have!
💡 Genius Hour Coaching/Consulting
If Genius Hour is something that you are already implementing in your classroom, on your campus, or throughout your district and you just need support regarding how to make it more manageable and/or more meaningful, I am available to provide coaching and consulting services. This can be done in a variety of ways including virtually. In order for passion-based learning to be sustainable, it's important to prioritize intentionality. Throughout my work with you or your teachers, we will focus on creating a Genius Hour process that runs itself so that the focus can be on the learning and connections.
Printed Resources
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Digital Resources
The 6 P's of Genius Hour
Help Wanted Wall
Joy Kirr's LiveBinder
Learning From Experts
Why Genius Hour is a Priority
Flipgrid and Genius Hour
Passion Projects: A Win-Win
Engage Their Minds
Help Wanted Wall
Joy Kirr's LiveBinder
Learning From Experts
Why Genius Hour is a Priority
Flipgrid and Genius Hour
Passion Projects: A Win-Win
Engage Their Minds
