#geniushour Archive
Thursday August 4, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
geniushour
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
It's time for the
#Geniushour
chat!! If you are following along on Twitter make sure you click on the live feed & use the # on each tweet!
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
It's time for our
#geniushour
chat about launching GH in the new school year!
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome! All please check in and introduce yourself. I'm Denise. Teach 5th grade ESL.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
For the next hour we will be talking about launching
#geniushour
with our mod
@mrsdkrebs
. Join in!!!
https://t.co/9vBHvbOE1B
geniushour
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
It's time for the
#Geniushour
chat!! If you are following along on Twitter make sure you click on the live feed & use the # on each tweet!
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Michelle teach 3rd and 1-5th grade after school stem camp
#geniushour
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Laurie, 3rd grade, first year for Genius Hour. Can't wait to get it started.
#geniushour
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I'm Nancy. I teach 5th grade ELA
#Geniushour
MrsCammet
Aug 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello, I am Amy and teach 3rd grade. I heard about
#geniushour
at the MACUL conference in March. I really want to incorporate it this year
RebeccaZaiontz
Aug 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@mrsdkrebs
Hi I'm Rebecca! Grade 3/4 teacher!
#geniushour
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Brittany, and I teach 4/5th Science!
#geniushour
PadgettRV
Aug 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Carli Padgett 4th grade teacher, this will be my second year trying genius hour.
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
I'm Justin. I teach 6th grade ELA/SS.
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Cristal, 5th gr teacher from NY
#geniushour
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Wendy from N.J. 5th grade
#geniushour
6th grade ELA
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@Erickson_Chiles
@ldavies1012
@mshell44
Welcome to the
#geniushour
chat! So glad you could all make it :)
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Elizabeth. I'm a tech facilitator in K-5. Our 5th graders participate in
#geniushour
Hoping to get a K class involved this year!
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Lindsey, 5th grade... Year 3 with genius hour
#Geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hello all! The 1st Q is coming up! So glad to see so many elem folks! I work w/ kids K-7th so this is the perfect group to me :)
#geniushour
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi I'm Alicia. I'm a 1st through 7th grade computer teacher and tech coach.
#Geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@RebeccaZaiontz
@mrsdkrebs
@misscarrone
@padgettrv
Welcome to the
#geniushour
chat!
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hey everyone! Rebecca, grade 5, this will be my 4th year with
#Geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@joanna1379
hi joanna, on twitter search for
#geniushour
then there are some tabs at the top. dont choose top, but choose live.
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@justgreene
@hefflerw
@CristalAEdwards
So glad you could make it to the
#geniushour
chat!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Awesome! So good to have pros with us!
#geniushour
https://t.co/a0DVqQnQO4
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Lindsey, 5th grade... Year 3 with genius hour
#Geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Hi Renee White from Apex, NC checking in for a bit.
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Welcome to so many new faces at
#geniushour
Question 1 coming right up.
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Fabulous! You will have lots of advice for everyone! Love it!
#geniushour
https://t.co/02h6OS9yvx
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hey everyone! Rebecca, grade 5, this will be my 4th year with
#Geniushour
bannlong
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Barbara, I teach first grade and hope to start
#geniushour
this year
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q1 What will you do with your class before launching
#geniushour
?
massignmenthelp
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Pros and cons of higher education
https://t.co/5CSNogYzDm
#forsythpln
#geniushour
#hpisdtech
#ibookschat
#INelearn
#inquirychat
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
I'm so glad I found my tribe!
#Geniushour
mrsrbarnes
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Rosy, I am going to teach 5th for the first time and I have never done GH. Looking for ideas.
#geniushour
PadgettRV
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Hey
#sd113a
there is a
#geniushour
Twitter chat happening right now! Come join me!
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Amanda in Kansas. 9-12 Spanish. Haven't chatted in a looong time. Pumped to do
#geniushour
again this year.
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@gallit_z
forever learning, forever changing!
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: Talk about their passions, likes/dislikes
#geniushour
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: It is important to set up the community of learners and to help Ss to think about passions.
#geniushour
PadgettRV
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Before starting genius hour we will have conversations about things that they are wondering/passionate about.
#geniushour
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: I plan on covering digital citizenship and search strategies before launching
#Geniushour
in my classroom
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Jennifer, grade 5-this will be my 2nd year of Genius Hour.
#geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: a lot of whole class and individual brainstorming about students' passions
#geniushour
cynleecyn
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Cynthia, K-1 Early Learning, 2nd year with
#Geniushour
in a supporting role!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@mrsrbarnes
You came to the right place :)
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: building community, getting to know each other and our interests, wonderings, passions
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Before
#geniushour
, I'll inspire them. Tell them they are learners, writers, researchers, artists, builders, makers, innovators.
missmac100
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Teach them tools available to answer questions or ways to find answers to questions
#geniushour
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
First year teaching genius hour - think I'd start brainstorming
#geniushour
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@coachclay24
and
@jennice_perez
there is a
#geniushour
Twitter chat happening right now! You should join in!
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: We start tomorrow. Will be learning about
#growthmindset
&what
@geniushour
is bc new to these Ss. Then beginning wonder wall.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Great idea! I think it is good to do some of these things as a class before even mentioning
#geniushour
!
https://t.co/gOuIuhZILR
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: I plan on covering digital citizenship and search strategies before launching
#Geniushour
in my classroom
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 from the 1st day of school we begin to ask questions about the world. We post wonderings and through that discover passions
#Geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@mrsrbarnes
I'm doing 5th for the first time too. Looking forward to helping them discover
#geniushour
missmac100
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Have lots of conversations with them
#geniushour
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: started w/ school scavenger hunt to build community. Next up graffiti walls to spark passions
#geniushour
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@avward7
#geniushour
I agree! Digital citizenship skills first, then define passion as I teach Grade 2.
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1:Brainstorm!! Get my Ss thinking about things they have always wanted to try, but haven't been able to yet!
#Geniushour
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q1: Build community, get to know my students and help them to feel comfortable sharing their passions!
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Yes! We began to touch in this today w simple safety & care rules for devices.
#geniushour
https://t.co/gPgs6Emd04
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: I plan on covering digital citizenship and search strategies before launching
#Geniushour
in my classroom
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
First year incorporating GH. Want my students to feel comfortable delving in to their creativity and imagination
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
YES! I start w
@AngelaMaiers
quote:You are a genius & the world needs your contribution (b4 talking abt
#geniushour
)
https://t.co/01JI9GdSmz
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1 Before
#geniushour
, I'll inspire them. Tell them they are learners, writers, researchers, artists, builders, makers, innovators.
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: We'll also be in the midst of a Rocketry unit that uses the design process
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Totally! I like to do questioning as a reading strategy (part of LA program) and then tie it into
#geniushour
later!
https://t.co/c0IUZcfmYa
missmac100
Aug 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: Teach them tools available to answer questions or ways to find answers to questions
#geniushour
YaddiStokez
Aug 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
THE OLDER I GET THE SHORTER THE DAYS SEEM, IS THERE SOME KINDA TECH SUPPORT LINE FOR LIFE?
#GENIUSPROBLEMZ
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: I might have them journal about this quote...
#geniushour
https://t.co/9nFvLAzPSa
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1:
https://t.co/MpVqrxzVHr
#Geniushour
MrCourington53
Aug 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Yet!
@pgalowitch1
#d83spartans
#geniushour
https://t.co/IduhdWOIqq
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1:Brainstorm!! Get my Ss thinking about things they have always wanted to try, but haven't been able to yet!
#Geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Hi, Sarah from South FL. I teach 3rd grade. I dabbled in
#Geniushour
last year a little. Hope to do more this year.
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
YES! Building a sense of community before anything is SOOOO important! Love this idea!!!
#geniushour
https://t.co/JsjxajcqlR
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: started w/ school scavenger hunt to build community. Next up graffiti walls to spark passions
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: moonshot thinking!
https://t.co/DRyziiksnP
via
@youtube
#geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: I plan on teaching digital citizenship and research skills first.
#Geniushour
mmruthai
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1: B4
#geniushour
Ts & Ss need to know Why, How and What is GH
#20time
#ampedprg
This leaves room for curiosity, inspiration & motivation
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1 This is my first year with it, but I definitely want to work on developing a growth mindset and create a wonder wall to start
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@elizadams23
Would love to hear more about the graffiti wall activity.
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Questioning skills is also important! We revisit how to ask the best & deepest Qs often!
#geniushour
https://t.co/oCiFHwIrKP
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1: I plan on teaching digital citizenship and research skills first.
#Geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Just about ready for Q2
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
yup. this.
#geniushour
.
https://t.co/4yVWucAK7R
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1 This is my first year with it, but I definitely want to work on developing a growth mindset and create a wonder wall to start
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q2 is related....When will you introduce
#geniushour
? What activities do you do on the 1st day you launch
#geniushour
?
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q2 is related....When will you introduce
#geniushour
? What activities do you do on the 1st day you launch
#geniushour
?
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@MissCarrone
Would love to learn more about the wonder wall idea
#geniushour
mrsrbarnes
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@MissCarrone
@ClassDojo
Has these awesome Big Idea videos that will help with teaching about Growth Mindset.
#geniushour
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Would a small
#makerspace
support the development of innovation and creativity before starting
#Geniushour
?
MrsCammet
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@justgreene
@elizadams23
I would also love to hear about the scavenger hunt
#geniushour
AssignmentHelpN
Aug 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
10 Promises of eLearning: Unrealized or Unrealistic ?
https://t.co/JgYyytdOKF
#hpisdtech
#geniushour
#forsythpln
https://t.co/B5nKeFHtw2
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: use a video to hook them into the notion of
#Geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: A lot of thinking time, and writing down their initial brainstorms. Then I give feedback and help them expand the ideas
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@Hopkins_UTES
Yes! I need to find some good vids to share.
#geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: Probably won't get to it till 2nd quarter. Will teach about questioning to start.
#Geniushour
mmruthai
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2: Presentation on this approach to learning, self - evaluation, and think, pair, share.
#geniushour
bannlong
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Would love to hear when first grade teachers start gh with students
#geniushour
I'm a first timer
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@Hopkins_UTES
I began last yr w simple recyclables & odds & ends & grew it as
@geniushour
progressed.Just need no fear to start!
#geniushour
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: I want to show my Ss inspirational videos of kids that have made a difference & I'm really liking the graffiti/wonder wall
#Geniushour
WallisKids1
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A1: I encountered more emotional meltdowns last year so we will be do some team building and ways to build ourselves up.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I think you could probably link the 2 for sure! Maybe even do them together. What do others think?
#geniushour
https://t.co/qk66btC7Qs
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Would a small
#makerspace
support the development of innovation and creativity before starting
#Geniushour
?
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2- introduce day 1, start answering Qs, get them excited. Brainstorm! This is our first year and only grade level doing GH
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: A short post about the steps I use to launch
#geniushour
https://t.co/YB6CwXm3tA
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
After watching moonshot thinking video, we discuss the reasons we haven't been brave enough to chase our deepest dreams.
#Geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I will do some class builders & team builders to get them hands-on. The Marshmallow Project w/ spaghetti is always fun.
#geniushour
cynleecyn
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Q2 I think we can start right at the beginning of the year! Wonder Wall or Wonder Centre to start the pondering and sharing
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Great idea! What videos do you use
@Hopkins_UTES
?
#geniushour
https://t.co/8VW1o9hI2T
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: use a video to hook them into the notion of
#Geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
What are these wonder walls? I am a newbie :)
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2: This will be year 1 for designated
#geniushour
. I plan to model with something I am pursuing. Hoping chat will give me ideas, too...
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I envision using a video clip and create a list of our wonders or passions.
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Yes! I do mine together! First graders often do best w a partner for a while &then ready to go it alone.
#geniushour
https://t.co/56ePG76cmY
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I think you could probably link the 2 for sure! Maybe even do them together. What do others think?
#geniushour
https://t.co/qk66btC7Qs
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Would a small
#makerspace
support the development of innovation and creativity before starting
#Geniushour
?
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2: Last year I used Caine's Arcade to introduce GH-the kids loved it! Also, a presentation about what it means to be a genius.
#geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@justgreene
yes do tell
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Thanks for all the ideas for introducing
#geniushour
. Q3 is coming up, also related to the all important introduction!
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2 each yr has been very different. I like to model "mini GH" times as a whole class 2 begin, pulling ideas from the wonder wall
#Geniushour
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2- being new to this I'm intrigued with the graffiti wall and scavenger hunt.
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2: Our SCHOOL is embracing
#geniushour
, so I am planning to start EARLY! Lots of brainstorming & inspiration 1st, then developing ?s
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@justgreene
Post questions on different sheets of paper. They spend at least 2 mins at each question & jot down their thoughts
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3 How much time do you devote to the introduction of
#geniushour
in your classroom? Why?
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2
@mrsdkrebs
wrote a post abt some of the books Ts often read (for Ts, these aren't 4 kids) b4 starting
#geniushour
https://t.co/1JISN0iVgi
A_Witt24
Aug 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Think, Create, Make....lets do it!!!
#geniushour
#passionproject
#makered
@PhilipPmartell
@cahslmc
https://t.co/Ju9Q3po0WS
gcouros
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
10 Reasons to Try Genius Hour This School Year
https://t.co/GqlY53hHkT
https://t.co/HMT8cx53gt
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@mshell44
same here!
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Angela from Alberta joining
#geniushour
! I'll be going from 6th to 1st in Sept. We had a entire COURSE last year😊
mkuensti
Aug 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@MissLindseyM
@gallit_z
this will be a part of my
#geniushour
INTRO this year!
mrsrbarnes
Aug 4 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@JenniferAbbeyGB
@sithvasquez24
Had her Ss create their own games from recycled materials and they were awesome.
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: A GH go to Livebinder:
https://t.co/f0aB0iuUvw
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@bannlong
I've done
#geniushour
before but not 1st gr, so I'm interested in this answer too!😊
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2: These are some of the pic books I use for
#geniushour
https://t.co/O1CG9PApPp
Some to launch and some midway to re-inspire!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@ARutschke
Glad you made it :)
#geniushour
mrsrbarnes
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@MissCarrone
Since you teach 4/5 maybe we can google hangout sometime during the school year?
#geniushour
#KidsDeserveIt
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@gallit_z
I love using PB with my 6th graders.
#geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: I plan
#Geniushour
for 1 hour on Fridays. Intro is the same. I teach third, which is a testing year, so need to get all the content in.
VanduyneKris
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
I am interested in hearing from anyone trying
#geniushour
in a HS/MS
#socialstudies
classroom.
@Katiemc827
can you RT?
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 it's hard to put a time on intro bc skills are embedded in the diff subject areas: researching, questioning,problem solving
#Geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@RebeccaZaiontz
what can't we do???!! That sends chills up eveybody's spines😍
#geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3: Day 1 is a full class period (45 minutes) There is a lot to digest and it is a new concept to them so we think and discuss
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
#geniushour
https://t.co/vs7ti7uvvC
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Defining "thick" and "thin" questions helps too.
https://t.co/1Vpy7YXviT
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Here's the resources I used for my
#geniushour
course in MS last year
https://t.co/9ZhRtYS6Q9
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@mrsrbarnes
Yes, a google hangout sounds like a great idea!
#geniushour
#KidsDeserveIt
bannlong
Aug 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@ARutschke
getting a lot of good ideas, start with questions, pondering, partner work
#geniushour
cynleecyn
Aug 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Great list of picture books to inspire and provoke wonder
#geniushour
https://t.co/5Zo22EOSDp
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2: These are some of the pic books I use for
#geniushour
https://t.co/O1CG9PApPp
Some to launch and some midway to re-inspire!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@Hopkins_UTES
recommends this video
https://t.co/cjtBYJZfNG
for launching
#geniushour
! I haven't watched it yet, but it is now on my list!
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: I devote just as much time to
#geniushour
as any other respected subject because I believe in its power. The culture in Rm2 has changed!
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: This year I am thinking of trying
#Geniushour
/
#Wonderworkshops
daily. Almost in cycles so that I can foster innovation/inquiry....
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A2: hard to say timeline. I think it depends on your crew!
#Geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@gallit_z
@Hopkins_UTES
I have used this!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: I always spend quite a bit of time (3 wks) on the launch before we get into
#geniushour
. I try to hype it up & get everyone excited!
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@gallit_z
@Hopkins_UTES
Thanks for sharing!
#geniushour
mmruthai
Aug 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A3: For MS HS Ss 40 min. 4 Upper ES 30-40 min. Lower ES 20-30 min. relative to attention span
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
BOOM! mic drop. yes yes yes!
#geniushour
https://t.co/qfbCzziUBM
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: I devote just as much time to
#geniushour
as any other respected subject because I believe in its power. The culture in Rm2 has changed!
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@gallit_z
I used that video and like it, had to play it twice though because it moves faster than the kids can follow it.
#geniushour
lesleybuckner
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
My first shot at
#geniushour
began today when I met my 6th graders for the first time!
https://t.co/xVe4dAsUS2
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3-want to incorporate as much as I can in class and after school stem camp
#geniushour
pivonkaleads
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Although my grade level won't be implementing
#geniushour
this year these
@geniushour
chat answers are giving me great ideas for the future!
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: I think the amount of time on introduction will also depend on the Ss themselves (e.g., comfort level/questions)
#geniushour
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Here's a link to our scavenger hunt. The kids have loved it!
#geniushour
https://t.co/kN6tWQIre8
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
This yr I will be working w lots of diff classes instead of having my own so I'm looking fwd to launching w a bunch of them!
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
https://t.co/Kn6Iidsnjx
A3: I gather
@geniushour
resources on a
@padletx
#geniushour
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@lesleybuckner
Great pic. What is in the thought bubbles? I teach 6th, too.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
excellent point,
@CristalAEdwards
#geniushour
https://t.co/eTE0URYEIC
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: I think the amount of time on introduction will also depend on the Ss themselves (e.g., comfort level/questions)
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@pivonkaleads
when you're ready, you'll know! Keep it in your back pocket!
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@MissLindseyM
I couldn't love this answer more! Spot on!
#geniushour
RebeccaZaiontz
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@gallit_z
@Hopkins_UTES
I used this last year and it was great!
#geniushour
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@gallit_z
#geniushour
this video is awesome
https://t.co/9ce1d5XtD3
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
@Hopkins_UTES
recommends this video
https://t.co/cjtBYJZfNG
for launching
#geniushour
! I haven't watched it yet, but it is now on my list!
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Thanks everyone. I will have to read the archives. Must put kids to bed.
#geniushour
blaho_blaho
Aug 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Sometimes people asked: you chat on Twitter? Yes ... Right now:
#geniushour
Always great
#inspiration
.
#learning
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A3: The launch is important so I spent a few days on it-you want to build excitement, understanding and confidence!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q4 How do you plan to get support from administration? Is it critical to do so?
#geniushour
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A3 - I get an hour 4 days a week
#Geniushour
Bake4Books
Aug 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A3: I teach
#geniushour
as a library club. I get ten weeks with my students (1 hour per week) so I introduce GH on that first day only.
mrsrbarnes
Aug 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@elizadams23
Cool, thanks!
#geniushour
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I have support from my principal and I can't for others in my building to hear more about it too!
#geniushour
geniushour
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@justgreene
glad you could join us! Archive will be on be on
https://t.co/6ix8jOzLQX
#geniushour
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I think it's important to discuss with administrator.
#Geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@Room12Explorer
join the chat!
#geniushour
missmac100
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I think it's a good idea to share what you're doing w/ admin. Invite them in to the process. Let your kids share with them.
#geniushour
amandabrodgers
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
@FSMSCubs
How will we be incorporating
#geniushour
#mindset
into our daily classrooms and Cub Academy?!
#innovation
https://t.co/Nj6jm1AtfR
justgreene
Aug 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: A GH go to Livebinder:
https://t.co/f0aB0iuUvw
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@Bake4Books
that makes sense. LOVE that you do
#geniushour
with kids in the library :)
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4-when others see the success they're more apt to get on board
#geniushour
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: my principal encourages anything innovative, creative and fun! Always go to admin with reasons to support your ideas.
#Geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: Have great admin support! Obvious Ss are learning & want to be at school! Learning can look different!
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: Admin bought in when Ss buzzed about what they were doing, & showed inquiry skills off. Went on to let me develop a class!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
Yup. My former Principal used to come in & work w the kids sometimes! It was so awesome
#geniushour
https://t.co/5OUzaoxxch
missmac100
Aug 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I think it's a good idea to share what you're doing w/ admin. Invite them in to the process. Let your kids share with them.
#geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: My admin allowed me to visit other schools last year that are doing
#Geniushour
. Very helpful.
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4 - this is part of a grant we received 1:1 tech. 100% support from admin. It will NOT fail
#Geniushour
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4:My administrators support GH-in fact, I am teaching a workshop on it at the end of the month!
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4: Admin. support is huge! Plead your case and invite your admin in. The benefits are undeniable. He/she will be hooked!
#geniushour
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4 My principal saw success & loved it. Got teachers, media coord, and community involved. It's a win-win
#geniushour
Bake4Books
Aug 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4: Doing
#geniushour
as a club gives me more freedom, but my admin is supportive of it. Don't know of any teachers doing it in class.
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: Share your passion, invite them in, it's hard not to be hooked once ppl see it in action😊
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I'm curious...Has anyone had to convince them that
#geniushour
was a good idea? How did you do that?
avward7
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: Admin is always supportive ways to get students excited about learning.
#Geniushour
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
You are absolutely right!
#geniushour
https://t.co/o8xMXASePs
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: Share your passion, invite them in, it's hard not to be hooked once ppl see it in action😊
#geniushour
MissCarrone
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I think it's important to include Admin, and it would be fun to invite them in to be a part of the process with the kids!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Such a great way to learn! Mine used to encourage us to visit others too! Such a great experience
#geniushour
https://t.co/hjXzu4gGXV
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: My admin allowed me to visit other schools last year that are doing
#Geniushour
. Very helpful.
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hello joining in late. Melissa from Katy TX.
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: Admin is very supportive of Ts/Ss trying out new things/approaches. Support IS critical
#geniushour
baileypalm
Aug 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Late comer and first timer Ellen Teacher Librarian pre-k-5th will try to catch up excited about
#geniushour
this year
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Inviting them in is such a great idea! The kids love showing their work to other folks, esp their P/VP
#geniushour
https://t.co/M1pqp2ddHo
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4: Admin. support is huge! Plead your case and invite your admin in. The benefits are undeniable. He/she will be hooked!
#geniushour
JulieBoulton12
Aug 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Tips for using
#geniushour
with high school students? Website of my plan here:
https://t.co/tRfABcX8aA
Feedback to improve welcome
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
When was new to many people in my school we provided list of immense amounts standards it hit.
#winner
#geniushour
https://t.co/3bdr7YTZjZ
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I'm curious...Has anyone had to convince them that
#geniushour
was a good idea? How did you do that?
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
@baileypalm
welcome. so glad you could join. we are talking about how we get admin on board & joining in with
#geniushour
jasonbierle
Aug 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Yes!
#geniushour
https://t.co/Js6XwbFUkq
gcouros
Aug 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
10 Reasons to Try Genius Hour This School Year
https://t.co/GqlY53hHkT
https://t.co/HMT8cx53gt
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@gallit_z
no convincing at all! Thrilled about it!
#geniushour
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
#geniushour
I will enlarge my makerspace and make a creative place for Ss to tinker and build.
https://t.co/nHSRKjE3F0
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q1 What will you do with your class before launching
#geniushour
?
HKmissc
Aug 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A4: my kiddos BEG our admin to come watch their presentations. Makes it more meaningful, too.
#Geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q5 How do you brainstorm potential
#geniushour
project ideas with your class?
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@RaRaPenguin
Great idea, especially when selling it to other Ts too!
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Participating in an inspiring Twitter chat about
#geniushour
while going through airport security is a wild new challenge!
#StayHungry
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: I teach questioning strategies 1st & then conference w Ss one-on-one or small groups to brainstorm Proj off Qs & wonders.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: I know some others mentioned it already...I am a fan of the wonderwall for brainstorming
#geniushour
ideas!
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#geniushour
I plan on having Ss starting small. Building anything that represents them.
https://t.co/EeVV6tqpI2
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q2 is related....When will you introduce
#geniushour
? What activities do you do on the 1st day you launch
#geniushour
?
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: myself and my students have their own blogs. We spend time looking at older students's blogs in our school
#Geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Learning about other kids across the world and what inspires them really speaks to my Ss.
https://t.co/wRs0th59gw
#geniushour
Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
All ideas go up - good, bad, ugly, outrageous - it doesn't matter - just let your mind go
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: What breaks your heart? What can make a difference? What's a problem you can solve? What do you want to know more about/why?
#geniushour
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 I show ideas of older students. I conference one-on-one. They share ideas w/ each other
#geniushour
joanna1379
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
I'm late, but I'm here for my very first Twitter chat. I'm stoked to offer this to my 3rd graders this year.
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5: create a Padlet wall for students to post their project proposals and view each other's!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Great idea! The kids must love that!
#geniushour
https://t.co/iIBMbBLYQ1
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: myself and my students have their own blogs. We spend time looking at older students's blogs in our school
#Geniushour
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@gallit_z
adapt
@JoyKirr
wonderful ideas. List first what do you love? What bothers you? What did u always want to learn about?
#geniushour
HKmissc
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5: we have a wonder wall in the classroom for Ss to write thoughts/Qs
#Geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
So powerful and so exciting for kids!
#geniushour
https://t.co/lMbTQv3Xa4
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Learning about other kids across the world and what inspires them really speaks to my Ss.
https://t.co/wRs0th59gw
#geniushour
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
#geniushour
I will use a lot of time modeling the planning, research, design stage. Friday Is genius hour
https://t.co/FqRP25l6YQ
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3 How much time do you devote to the introduction of
#geniushour
in your classroom? Why?
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@Erickson_Chiles
I totally agree! Brainstorm rules apply :)
#geniushour
blaho_blaho
Aug 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@gallit_z
#geniushour
Kids need to know the difference between passion and a project. Then they can talk about their projects ...
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Excellent Qs to prompt
#geniushour
brainstoming sessions!!
https://t.co/bXSFbt5oz0
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: What breaks your heart? What can make a difference? What's a problem you can solve? What do you want to know more about/why?
#geniushour
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Yes! These are questions I use for my graffiti walls! Creates deep thinking
#geniushour
https://t.co/4gUsm5OOKb
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: What breaks your heart? What can make a difference? What's a problem you can solve? What do you want to know more about/why?
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A5: Model my own process using my own "project" and also find S examples of inquiries/interests and finished projects
#geniushour
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
#geniushour
I have Ss use one too. Each class a diff color sticky note. Ss enjoy reading all of them.
https://t.co/p6yisHFIcM
HKmissc
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5: we have a wonder wall in the classroom for Ss to write thoughts/Qs
#Geniushour
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
What a great idea. I can't wait to pull ideas from other Ts.
#geniushour
https://t.co/o55Yzg7qp8
elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 I show ideas of older students. I conference one-on-one. They share ideas w/ each other
#geniushour
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Yes and we have sent them comments on their blogs inviting them to present their
#geniushour
to our class!
https://t.co/vzVBkE1HTE
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Great idea! The kids must love that!
#geniushour
https://t.co/iIBMbBLYQ1
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: myself and my students have their own blogs. We spend time looking at older students's blogs in our school
#Geniushour
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5: Interest questionnaire, wonder board and discussion!
#geniushour
CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Love this!
#geniushour
https://t.co/6its2qEwyq
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: What breaks your heart? What can make a difference? What's a problem you can solve? What do you want to know more about/why?
#geniushour
joanna1379
Aug 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Wonderopolis is a great place to explore interesting topics for students.
#geniushour
https://t.co/vnd6eOzj1P
RebeccaBrink1
Aug 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1 from the 1st day of school we begin to ask questions about the world. We post wonderings and through that discover passions
#Geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I love it when I can catch a good chat. Great ideas and enthusiasm! Thanks guys.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Only a few more minutes left...last Q coming right up!!
#geniushour
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@gallit_z
how do you feel about incorporating
#BreakoutEDU
with
#geniushour
in some way?
dubioseducator
Aug 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Sorry to have missed
#geniushour
Going to check links tweets and blogs!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Q6 What are some tips you can offer to help new teachers launch
#geniushour
?
JulieBoulton12
Aug 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Love this teacher's video for brainstorming:
https://t.co/6pki5qmUyA
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
A5: so often Ss think their projects should be to please me! We have a serious heart to heart about what following our <3 is!
#geniushour
sra_dickey
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Be ready to let go of control and see what great ideas the students have. It can be a little stressful, but give them room:
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Don't stress if things don't go according to "plan". When Ss get control anything can happen & it's great. Enjoy the journey
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: I would suggest checking out
@joykirr
's site:
https://t.co/eaviG4dzvB
for lots and lots of great
#geniushour
links!
Hopkins_UTES
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: have patience, be willing to admit that you don't know and let your students guide you in learning.
#Geniushour
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@gallit_z
A6: let Ss control learning and class. Act only as a facilitator.
#geniushour
MrsCammet
Aug 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
thank you for this resource
#geniushour
https://t.co/nSYlmx1yno
JulieBoulton12
Aug 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Love this teacher's video for brainstorming:
https://t.co/6pki5qmUyA
#geniushour
HaageClass
Aug 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: Don't give up. It may be hard for Ss to grasp concept, but keep at it.
#Geniushour
ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
#geniushour
Plan well but be open for a little chaos. Trust Ss they really embrace GH and love the opp for choice.
https://t.co/bkeiWpvPNw
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Q6 What are some tips you can offer to help new teachers launch
#geniushour
?
ldavies1012
Aug 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
Thank you so much for all of the ideas and energy. I can't wait to start
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A6: Be brave & jump in! Find a buddy. Good driving questions are the engine! Check in OFTEN with groups. Try short project 1st
#geniushour
JenniferAbbeyGB
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6:Go for it-nothing to lose, everything to gain! Reflect/revise as needed-you AND the kids will love it. Passion will drive it!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: for newbies, I would suggest checking out these great videos (some for kids, some for you)
https://t.co/71T3N5qOAy
#geniushour
ARutschke
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@gallit_z
@JoyKirr
ABSOLUTELY awesome resources here!
#Geniushour
dubioseducator
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@mrsdkrebs
my post as I thought about
#geniushour
https://t.co/TzujGGHzbp
HKmissc
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: 1)check in with Ss regularly. 2)Help keep them organized.
#Geniushour
hefflerw
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@Hopkins_UTES
@teach_msK
@gallit_z
I ordered boxes yesterday. Seems like a perfect fit to kick off
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Such good advice everyone!! Keep them coming! Share links too! :)
#geniushour
RaRaPenguin
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thanks for another great chat
#geniushour
! Nice to connect again
@gallit_z
&
@mrsdkrebs
! Here's to a great year of genius! 😊
Bake4Books
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A5: We make lists of topics we like or want to know about, then use March Madness brackets to narrow it down!
#geniushour
lesleybuckner
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thanks for the amazing tips! I'm looking forward to collaborating with all of you! Let's do this!
#geniushour
MissLindseyM
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6: Never stop trying to inspire your students and always say yes. Tell them that their ideas matter. Be their person, always.
#geniushour
blaho_blaho
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@MissLindseyM
So true. Also my experience. Very important to get this out of their minds.
#geniushour
MrsCammet
Aug 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
thank you...
#geniushour
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gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: for newbies, I would suggest checking out these great videos (some for kids, some for you)
https://t.co/71T3N5qOAy
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dubioseducator
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Especially if you're new to
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https://t.co/GYUZPWjIuX
gallit_z
- Moderator
Aug 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: I would suggest checking out
@joykirr
's site:
https://t.co/eaviG4dzvB
for lots and lots of great
#geniushour
links!
mshell44
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you.. My head is spinning and full of ideas
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CristalAEdwards
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6: Read up, plan and then surrender to what transpires. Ss can and will surpass expectations
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Erickson_Chiles
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Wow! Awesome ideas & resources! Thanks! I'm excited to start
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elizadams23
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A6 Let go, have fun, learn from the Ss. Stay involved and talk w/ them abt their projects/passions...it's organized chaos!
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bannlong
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks all for the ideas, inspiration and help...
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awesome! Looking forward to next chat
baileypalm
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Many great kick-off ideas shared wonder/graffiti wall, scavenger hunt, questioning activities, padlets and more! Thank you all
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ChouinardJahant
Aug 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you Gallit
@gallit_z
for the informative chat.
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