Hey everyone! The oldest tech I still use, I decorate with floppy disks all the time. Also, Twitter. I think it is the only thing I still have use 8 years later. #altic#passionproject
A1: Important considerations when choosing a #passionproject include thinking about what matters to you, taking action AGAINST compulsory education that values compliance, having a tribe of support. #geniushour#altic
A1: You have to have a passion for the project....now I'm just being a smart-aleck. But really it needs to be near to your heart and something you can continue to tweek. #altic
I would say something that you wish you had more time to really dig into. Maybe something you can't stop thinking about. Or as cheesy as it sounds, something you feel passionate about but don't stop to really explore. #altic#passionproject
A1: It really does need to be my passion. It needs to be something I believe will make a difference in the lives of students and teachers because the energy or excitement about the project starts with me. #ALTIC
I would say something that you wish you had more time to really dig into. Maybe something you can't stop thinking about. Or as cheesy as it sounds, something you feel passionate about but don't stop to really explore. #altic#passionproject
A1 #passionproject#altic#geniushour When choosing a passion project, it should be something you are passionate about, and it should benefit both teachers and students.
A1 #passionproject#altic#geniushour When choosing a passion project, it should be something you are passionate about, and it should benefit both teachers and students.
A2: How might each area within the school system tell their personal story of engagement and innovation in a way to inspire other students, teachers, administrator, community leaders and more?
#altic#passionproject#geniushour
I would like to launch a program similar to Hoover’s Elf program. The emphasis will be on how technology can support purposeful instruction and best help student outcomes. #passionproject#geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
A2: I want to work through a coding program for elementary, train my teachers and assist them with introducing coding to their students. Coding is something I a little afraid of, but I believe is SO important for our students. #ALTIC
A2: I would like to launch a program similar to Hoover’s Elf program. The emphasis will be on how technology can support purposeful instruction and best help student outcomes. #passionproject#geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
A2: How might each area within the school system tell their personal story of engagement and innovation in a way to inspire other students, teachers, administrator, community leaders and more?
#altic#passionproject#geniushour
A2: my project will focus on increasing STEAM learning across our K5 schools so ALL students have a chance to participate in the activities #ALTIC#passionproject#ShelbySTEM
A2. I have a lot of new Ts in my district, so wanted to help them improve student engagement. Plan to make an instructional playbook that integrates tech with proven strategies for new Ts. #ALTIC
A2: Starting a "Digital Citizenship Month" for the district. I know that we are doing CSM but this will dig deeper, online learning for teachers, that month's twitter chat, plus lessons. Schools are just saying 'no devices" instead of educating kids abt media use. #altic
I like this...I have been training with TinkerCad to elementary-8th gr and plan for Sketch up migration.S' get engaged knowing they will print their model https://t.co/IUd6Xo3s3E stuff #altic
A2: My#passionproject is related to my dissertation & a focus we have had all year...becoming more reflective in our practice of instructional design. I say "our" because I include myself in my passion project. Being a reflective practitioner is a constant goal of mine! #ALTIC
A2: My #passionproject is to create a flex PD option for teachers. Teachers should have relevant PD and should have choices based on their needs, not a mandatory whole school PD that may or may not be relevant to their curriculum. #altic
A2: I’m passionate about helping Ts use data to inform instruction. I chose to focus on creating & using S data notebooks that are accessible to all teachers 9-12. It’s as if this info is not used as much as it is in elementary & so working with secondary Ts on them is imp #ALTIC
A2: My #passionproject is to create a flex PD option for teachers. Teachers should have relevant PD and should have choices based on their needs, not a mandatory whole school PD that may or may not be relevant to their curriculum. #altic
6th grd Ts in @mumms's school and mine are asking students to build their own virtual planets, based on the standards they'll learn in Earth science. We're learning along side Ss & Ts. #altic#passionprojects
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A3: #geniushour should be included at any time that embraces inquiry. At my school, this time is usually after school during tech club time. Looking for other ways to do this at the high school level! #ALTIC#passionproject
A3: #geniushour implementation is a difficult one to provide time for with all other requirements on T's plates #altic would like to know who is successful and how with this.
A3 Once every few weeks, Ts can build time into the day or could even be a center each week so Ss can continually work on it; Ts also provide template or guidelines and allot time for Ss to showcase their project and let Ss lead and show off their learning #ALTIC
I like this...I have been training with TinkerCad to elementary-8th gr and plan for Sketch up migration.S' get engaged knowing they will print their model https://t.co/IUd6Xo3s3E stuff #altic
A3: My school builds in club time for students to explore passions. 3 times a year, bringing in experts as the Ss ask for them. Somehow I am always partnered with the #mysteryskype club. #passionprojects#geniushour#altic
I'm very interested in this. I've been trying to figure out how to personalize PD so that is is impactful. What all will you do? Not familiar with flex pd. #altic
A3: HCS schools started Power Hour for 9-12 in the middle of every day. It gives kids the genious hour, and also gives time for students to make up/remediate work as needed. It’s great!! #ALTIC
A3: #geniushour implementation could start with one subject area embracing student choice and creation and expand from there. I too would like to see where this is done well. #ccboeal#ccboeits#passionprojects#ALTIC
What a fun club!
A4: Support Ts with their goals by providing resources and feedback. Possibly covering a class so they can observe other Ts. Giving them a platform to share the information with other Ts. #altic
A3: I think it doesn't need to be rigid. The beauty of genius hour is the freedom it gives. But I do think there needs to be time set aside for creativity and learning. I like how @thenerdyteacher ended his with kids creating TEDx talks. #altic#passionproject
A3: This depends on school schedule, but teachers can utilize it or set apart a specific time each week. This could also be done during STEM/Maker/Library time. #ALTIC
A3: I think for it to be included, it has to start at a school level in that Ts are given the time and/or support for it. Then proper “training” on what it really is so that it’s most impactful #ALTIC
The kids all complain about their advisory lessons. If that class once or twice a week could focus on genius time, I think they would grow just as much than using that time to talk about feelings. #altic
A3: 1st connect ISTE standards and new CoS https://t.co/doKP1Hak31 find out what is already being done in the Ts classrooms. Ts start clubs or even lead model classrooms promoting their love and passion #geniushour#passionproject#altic
A3: I think for it to be included, it has to start at a school level in that Ts are given the time and/or support for it. Then proper “training” on what it really is so that it’s most impactful #ALTIC
A3 we adjusted our schedule to include a weekly hour for remediation and other projects (geniushour). The issue has been getting the buy in from Ts... unfortunately. #altic
A3: Our school has been doing #genuishour for a few years - still working on the scheduling issues - Enrichment Teacher spearheaded it for all students. #altic
We could design a schedule that gives Ss time for this. I feel like I saw a glimpse of this today. Ss were getting ready for a career tech competition & everyone was working on something different (developing video games, building bridges, building a car, etc. #ALTIC
A3: part 2- I started a gaming club a few years ago because I found out that a few kids loved this and wanted something extra to do besides a sport. We had so much fun building our own video games and learning all the parts of it #geniushour#passionproject#altic
A3 we adjusted our schedule to include a weekly hour for remediation and other projects (geniushour). The issue has been getting the buy in from Ts... unfortunately. #altic
I think teachers just need to loosen up a little and encourage student passions. We don’t have to be trained in all their interests — we just have to be committed to & open to helping Ss discover their gifts. #ALTIC
Promoting time for teachers to explore passions (like you are doing) is important. If they participate first, it might make connections for the classroom. #altic
A3-We could design a schedule that gives Ss time for this. I feel like I saw a glimpse of this today. Ss were getting ready for a career tech competition & everyone was working on something different (developing video games, building bridges, building a car, etc. #ALTIC
We could design a schedule that gives Ss time for this. I feel like I saw a glimpse of this today. Ss were getting ready for a career tech competition & everyone was working on something different (developing video games, building bridges, building a car, etc. #ALTIC
A4: Support Ts with their goals by providing resources and feedback. Possibly covering a class so they can observe other Ts. Giving them a platform to share the information with other Ts. #altic
A4: IC’s can provide tech resources to complete PPs, model lessons implementing PPs in https://t.co/IpixRnpz3w's important to explain that bus. world includes this to keep empl. productive #passionproject#ALTIC#geniushour
We've started doing a maker-space-like activity to answer a different question at each of our building tech meetings that happen monthly. There is usually a new gadget to play with or a new way to express our answer in each meeting. #altic
A4: For starters introduce them to the concept. Share the great resources we have been given. Support interested teachers and share their successes. #passionproject#geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
We had an instructional aide help her in the place of a specials for a 9 weeks time - it needs to be embedded in the homeroom classroom so Ts have that relationship with the S #altichttps://t.co/8bGL1LvHQN
A4: Find out what their passions are. What gets them most excited about life? Everyone has it just got to get them to tell and share it. #passionproject#geniushour#altic
A4: Instructional coaches can support teachers with their #passionprojects by helping them to find a purpose and developing it into a meaningful, relevant, personalized project that grows them in some way! #geniushour#altic
A4: Bring up the idea in coaching conversations so Ts can ask ?s and brainstorm ideas; for Ts already doing a passion project, support them, inspire them, and cheer them on! #ALTIC
A4: For starters introduce them to the concept. Share the great resources we have been given. Support interested teachers and share their successes. #passionproject#geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
A4: I think we can help them with where to start and resources. If a teacher starts by just Googling "genius hour" that is so overwhelming. But starting with book from @DonWettrick or anything from @ajjuliani and talking it through with them makes it less daunting. #altic
A4: Support Ts with modeling and resources. Many Ts need a plan to get started. #geniushour may not follow a plan, but we can provide some steps to help ensure their success and Ss success. #ALTIC
Just getting home from baseball, so catching up! A1: I think it's important to consider what's going to give you the most bang for your buck when choosing a #passionproject. I want to reach Ts AND have an impact on Ss. But many factors to consider! #altic
A4. Just kidding (sort of). I think time is the most critical issue. So if tech/instuctional coaches can help Ts manage a little extra time in their busy days, I think we’d help them find time to re-discover the passions that drive them. #ALTIC
We are forming partnerships w/companies around Huntsville who have employees w/expertise to share with our students and their "genius" ideas.
Companies give employees time to come out to schools to work with students. Great collaboration! #altic#passionproject#geniushour
We are forming partnerships w/companies around Huntsville who have employees w/expertise to share with our students and their "genius" ideas.
Companies give employees time to come out to schools to work with students. Great collaboration! #altic#passionproject#geniushour
A4: I think our support and participation in the project and assistance in finding resources would be a great help to a teacher's passion projects.#ALTIC
I have actively involved teachers. But I'm starting to question it... which leads me to one of my challenges: how to measure the outcome of the project. Not sure!!! #altic
I would love for you to share any in our area that you locate. My son is an eng. in Chatt/north GA area and his company does and has a makerspace for employees. #altic
A5: teacher's willing to work will be the biggest challenge for my #passionproject as well as time. Also, thinking of ways to evaluate and share the results is a work in progress. #geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
A5: as stated before, Teacher Buy In! It’s so hard to get it, and not hear “I don’t have time” or “this has no benefit for ME”. Ts so often forget its about the students and empowering them with the skills and knowledge to succeed #ALTIC
A5. For me it is that my newest teachers are getting tired at this point in the school year; a lot of them are just trying to get through the end of the year and don’t have a lot of energy left to try new thngs. #ALTIC
A5: Finding a way to track and manage who goes to what PD and then finding a way to provide PD for the teachers who don't participate in flex days.
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A2: I am creating an online course about growth mindset for my #passionproject. What I love about this topic is that it is transferable to family & life in general. It goes beyond the confines of the classroom. Its affects will be far reaching-- for both Ts and Ss. #altic
A5: My biggest challenge with my #passionproject is figuring out how to measure the outcome of the project. And all of the action steps...still evolving. #geniushour#altic
A4-We can be an advocate for creating time for Ts & Ss to participate in passion projects...maybe by starting conversations about passion projects or genius hour, thinking creatively about scheduling & PD, doing what we can to provide materials they need to be successful #ALTIC
A5: My biggest challenge will be addressing a wide range of curriculum standards so I can make this useful to a broad range of Ts #passionproject#ALTIC#geniushour
A5: Time commitment
Anyone going to listen
What software/app is best to use
What device will get a good sound recording
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A5: Equitable access to devices for STEAM learning will be challenging, as will ensuring every elementary student gets to participate when Ts check out devices and include STEAM; it’s not just for Ss who finish their other work first. #ALTIC
A5: Time. Getting it all together in time. I need to have it together this week.
Buy in. That part makes me really nervous. Not being at one or two schools but at so many makes makes my voice smaller sometimes. #altic#passionproject
I would be glad to talk through this with you; also @jmarkcoleman did his dissertation on Twitter with Teachers - he would be very helpful in measurement issues! #altic
A5: TIME & keeping my partner T engaged to match my level of excitement, oh, and actually knowing @cospaces_edu since I've never used it before. #altic
A5: Time, of course. I also need Ts to see the value and not that it's "one more thing for them to do." I need to create an easy setup for teacher content creation in their grade/subject. #ALTIC
A5: My biggest challenge with my #passionproject is figuring out how to measure the outcome of the project. And all of the action steps...still evolving. #geniushour#altic
A5: The biggest challenge will be T's fear of coding. When they hear the word, coding, they think about computer program and most have NO knowledge in that area...well neither do I, but I am learning! #ALTIC
That's good to hear because I am in an action-research-mindset! haha! I'm thinking most of my information will come from teacher conversations and interviews.#altic
A2: I am creating an online course about growth mindset for my #passionproject. What I love about this topic is that it is transferable to family & life in general. It goes beyond the confines of the classroom. Its affects will be far reaching-- for both Ts and Ss. #altic
A5: The biggest challenge will be T's fear of coding. When they hear the word, coding, they think about computer program and most have NO knowledge in that area...well neither do I, but I am learning! #ALTIC
That's good to hear because I am in an action-research-mindset! haha! I'm thinking most of my information will come from teacher conversations and interviews.#altic
A5: TIME & keeping my partner T engaged to match my level of excitement, oh, and actually knowing @cospaces_edu since I've never used it before. #altic
A5-I think my biggest challenge is time! I always seem to want more hours in my day, days in my week, etc. I feel like I have so many ideas, & I want to do so much with this. I just need to create manageable steps for me. The planning guide is helping with this! #ALTIC
A3: The idea of 20% time has always intrigued me. I imagine kids would be fascinated by Ts giving them such autonomy! While intriguing, it's not without its challenges. This article helped me wrap my head around how to make it work. https://t.co/igiOfnBdfD#passionproject#altic
FA: Double the devices and opportunities currently available, all schools include STEAM learning, fully developed website for Teacher PD and ideas, plus full STEM PD face-to-face sessions this summer - is that too much? #ALTIC
FA: Success will be when the T replicates the project without me. For the showcase I'm going to try to get S reflections filmed and bring samples of the @cospaces_edu they create! #passionprojects#altic
FA: A finished project/presentation which can be used as PD for Ts in my district. I want to have samples of printing activities that aligns w/their content #passionproject#ALTIC#geniushour
FQ: Ts implementing technology seamlessly into lessons as well as Ss creation from math lessons that involve investigation and exploration. #geniushour#ccboeits#ccboeal#ALTIC
It would be awesome if you could pair two classrooms from different schools together to discuss dig cit in an online community! #altic Makes your voice louder! check this book out - https://t.co/UlV7HweWBChttps://t.co/7eA5KF0Yd7
A5: Time. Getting it all together in time. I need to have it together this week.
Buy in. That part makes me really nervous. Not being at one or two schools but at so many makes makes my voice smaller sometimes. #altic#passionproject
FA: Double the devices and opportunities currently available, all schools include STEAM learning, fully developed website for Teacher PD and ideas, plus full STEM PD face-to-face sessions this summer - is that too much? #ALTIC
FA: Teacher participation. Feedback, good and bad, from teachers and students. This to be a yearly event, not just one month.
#altic#passionproject
I haven't even started to think about summer showcase yet! Eek!
FA: Ts creating content, using Google Classroom, and Ss being able to access content, create, and complete. Summer Showcase- video evidence, reflection, and type of playbook for others to follow with this integration. #ALTIC
FA: that the Ts using them will continue to revamp them and want to use them to support their instruction. And that they will reach out to more Ts & supporting them to begin using the notebooks #ALTIC
