Implementing Genius Hour
One of Google's most famous management strategies is something called "20% time". This is where employees get to spend 20% of their working day on a project of their choice. It has to be on a project that will benefit Google, but employees are encouraged to follow their own passions when it comes to this sacred time. Recently, the education world has harnessed this same concept for the classroom. Many classrooms nationwide are integrating something called "Genius Hour". Much like Google's 20% time, Genius Hour is one hour during the school day dedicated to supporting students in researching and developing a project around a topic of their choice. It is an opportunity for students to explore their passions and drive their own personalized instruction. Sound interesting? Use the linked resources below to learn more about Genius Hour and be sure to watch "How I Integrated Genius 1/2 Hour in my Classroom " video to hear from one of our very own District 86 teachers on how she incorporates this concept into her day.
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