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RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU @RobynThiessen @geniushour We are excited too!! #geniushour

LSWLowther Apr 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@Geniushour4Teachers #geniushour Great link to get started in the thought process https://t.co/9mPmyUTt3C

kstef2 Apr 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#geniushour Hello all. Looking forward to following the conversation.

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

It is time for our #GeniusHour chat! We are so excited to welcome @RobynThiessen and @RaRaPenguin as our wonderful co-mods tonight!

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@kstef2 Welcome Karen, so glad you could make it! Miss you! #geniushour

CherylTeaches Apr 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@triciaebarvia I added #geniushour last year based on what I read on Twitter. I love it! #G2Great

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@kstef2 Hi we are so glad you are joining us! 😊#GeniusHour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@gallit_z @RaRaPenguin great to be here! Who else is here? #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Good evening/morning #geniushour! Welcome to @RaRaPenguin and @RobynThiessen who will moderate this chat!

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@CherylTeaches @triciaebarvia glad that you could make it tonight! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Let's start by introducing ourselves & then @RaRaPenguin and @RobynThiessen will give us Q1! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello all! Michelle from Tampa 😀 #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@gallit_z @RobynThiessen Thank you! I am so honored & humbled to be here! This is so exciting! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

So excited to chat #geniushour tonight!!! Melissa in raleigh ready to learn :)

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Excited to join my first chat! Looking forward to learning a lot #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

All set for #geniushour chat! I am a kinder teacher in NW Iowa.

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Look forward to this all month- Jill NH librarian #geniushour mentor grades 2 &6-8

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Excited to share and learn with all of you! I teach 3rd grade in Surrey, BC Canada!!! #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Stacie Greening from LS Mo #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL Welcome glad you are here! #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

3rd grade student teacher in PA #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Kim in Raleigh! Excited for #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I teach grade 2 in Bahrain to ELL students. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@CherylTeaches @triciaebarvia Great Cheryl so glad you are joining us! #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#geniushour Hello. I am a 4th grade teacher hoping to make Genius Hour a partt of my class.

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@MsShute perfect, an excellent place to learn! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

I teach 2nd grade! #geniushour

bceshayes Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Anna from Raleigh...can't wait! #geniushour

BedfordJA Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi #geniushour friends, I am Jess, a new tech teacher, excited to learn about this topic in primary!

slwinegar Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Stacy- MS Instructional Coach in Indy #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@MsShute First chat! Awesome! Welcome - glad you could make it :) #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU Hi Michelle thanks for popping in! It's going to be great! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@BedfordJA Glad you could join us! #geniushour

Mrs_MLondon Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Megan, from PA. Looking forward to learning more! #geniushour

mRodey5 Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Molly, 2nd grade, Iowa...glad to be here at #geniushour

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Natalie - 1st grade in Chicago suburbs #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@bceshayes Yay Anna you're here!!! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

So many new friends! So glad to see so many new faces! Q1 coming up in 1 minute! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@mel10597 Hi Melissa! So glad our hangout buddy could make it! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I just saw that the topic is #geniushour in primary! Wowza! Happy to be stopping by. I'm Angela a K teach in MN

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

It looks like I will be learning a lot from all these primary teachers here! #geniushour #primaryGH

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke Hi Angela, glad you found us! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MsShute wow Maria! Great 1st chat to pick! Welcome! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL welcome Jessica! #geniushour

SchrockJo Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Researched some great articles tonight....first tweet ever @jill_riceits #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@jcd118 Awesome Jill! So glad you could make it! #geniushour

teacherplusmom Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A lot of genius hour work tonight! @jill_riceits #geniushour

TraceyCarayol Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#geniushour via @MrSchoenbart https://t.co/ubg9uu5nR6 #creativity #Pushing_the_Limits #edtech #innovation #MIEExpert

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Tonight we will follow the Q1 and A1 format, ready? #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Renee White from Apex, North Carolina. I teach 1st grade. 😊#geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Just in time! We attempted round 1 of #geniushour in my K room. Need more support

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Here we go…... Q1: How do you introduce the concept of #geniushour to your little geniuses?

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Glad to continue learning from you!Your tweets & blog are inspiring! Glad to connect & keep learning 2gether! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@StacieGreening welcome Stacie! So happy you are joining us! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Wow! Lots of new faces-so great! I'm looking forward to learning w/ all of you! I teach intermediate, but so curious abt primary #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MsShute wow student teacher!? You go girl! #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin loving every second of it! Third grade is so much fun! #geniushour

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Jessica 4th grade teacher in Brooklyn, NY #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@mrsdkrebs @gallit_z we are so glad you are here to offer your expertise!!! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

welcome Jessica! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins welcome Kim! Yay another fellow NC teacher! #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 I haven't done this yet but when I do I think I might use a picture book. #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - I got a great idea from @MrsGadtke to show my passions first which then leads into them thinking about theirs. #geniushour

kimberlie94 Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Kim Linz K - 5 principal manhattan Beach. Happy to hear new ideas for my K - 2s! #geniushour

mRodey5 Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I would love to hear about how people go about setting up their genius hour #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 I ask "Would you be interested if I told you that you could learn about anything you wanted?" Eyes pop! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@paperiepam Which book is your favourite? #geniushour

bceshayes Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Give them time to build something with no directions or restrictions...just let them create! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I saw a kinder T have them draw something they loved and then ask them to come up with ?s about it. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@paperiepam welcome Pam! Hoping you can take away some good starting points! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 We have been building to it via PBL & projects like #cardboardchallenge Talked about big wonder ?s and things that interest #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Ss exposed last year through learning lunches w older gh Ss. Combined interest list w dotday as kick off this yr #2grade #geniushour

BedfordJA Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 record all their wondering questions! Throughout the day have chart paper and record. #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin I'm excited, first #geniushour chat!

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: haven't tried it yet..looking for some ideas! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@bceshayes yes! NC is showing up! Welcome MS. Hayes! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I like using picture books & videos to help intro #geniushour! Here is a link to some of the vids I use: https://t.co/71T3N5IpZ8

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 used videos on YouTube explaining genius hour and audri's Rube Goldberg monster trap video #geniushour

geniushour - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Love the idea of combining with dot day! #geniushour https://t.co/ziJfRmgJhD

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Ss exposed last year through learning lunches w older gh Ss. Combined interest list w dotday as kick off this yr #2grade #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@slwinegar @BedfordJA welcome! We are excited you are here! #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Cheryl from NC jumping in late! Really want to have successful #geniushour in 2nd grade, struggle with it!

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen #geniushour Not sure, there are so many. Perhaps "What Do you Do with an Idea?

geniushour - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Great idea! Students love learning about their teachers! #geniushour https://t.co/iIvB03T00l

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - I got a great idea from @MrsGadtke to show my passions first which then leads into them thinking about theirs. #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Read The Most Magnificent Thing and then discussed what #geniushour was going to be about. Talked about ideas and passions Ss have

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. Tomorrow we start! We have read 2 books and will be working with another class to start with cardboard challenge! #geniushour

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Before showing 2 videos I read the scholastic book "I am Albert Einstein" Great book! It focused on "genius behaviors" #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU Great idea! #geniushour Sometimes it's hard to think that simple, but it works so well when you do!

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Yes! Great way. Also reading books like "what do you do with an idea" #geniushour https://t.co/SwhXdj9MNV

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 We have been building to it via PBL & projects like #cardboardchallenge Talked about big wonder ?s and things that interest #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@cmccrorey2nd wondering about your stumbling blocks, hopefully you will pick up some ideas! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@gallit_z Love your resources. Used your #iste2015 session as main inspiration #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: these are the picture books I use to intro #geniushour (or sometimes part way through to re-inspire) https://t.co/D0wMdKEIzH

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@nat1002 Such a great idea! #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@geniushour I really like that idea as well, perfect time of year as well! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

How neat! Love the learning lunches idea. #geniushour https://t.co/932BpmGdiR

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Ss exposed last year through learning lunches w older gh Ss. Combined interest list w dotday as kick off this yr #2grade #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I have some favourite books that I use to into and then st. do a ME project to figure out what they are interested in! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@mel10597 That was a HUGE hit in my kinder class. Loved it! #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Yes, tomorrow we start @mel10597 so excited! #geniushour https://t.co/Pz5X4yG28T

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. Tomorrow we start! We have read 2 books and will be working with another class to start with cardboard challenge! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU Yep! Read that one and lots from @gallit_z #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

This is a cool intro! It could lead to great discover & #inquiry Qs after. #geniushour https://t.co/tgI3HcP7oF

bceshayes Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Give them time to build something with no directions or restrictions...just let them create! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@GeniusHour, do you have a link for one great books? #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I think I try to make it too complicated. #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU We used this book and it is one of my favorites :) #geniushour

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Teaching students how to question is important in the beginning. #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Oh I like this!! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Great!Also can teach them what's a "good" wonder to research and which ones may be simple to figure out #geniushour https://t.co/PXGBP0mqt7

BedfordJA Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 record all their wondering questions! Throughout the day have chart paper and record. #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrsHeikes you have to jump in with #geniushour Chatting right now about it in primary!!

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU now we are starting monthly #geniushour lunches w 2&6-8 to share & reflect. Ss love it

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Awesome start! Wonder Qs can be tricky for little learners. #geniushour https://t.co/uhH2Nn7BPv

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 We have been building to it via PBL & projects like #cardboardchallenge Talked about big wonder ?s and things that interest #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@cmccrorey2nd start simple…... #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke Awesome good to know!Suggestions are always welcome :) #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Sometimes we make it too complicated….some days we begin with Play Doh #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@bceshayes I was on a chat yesterday on purposeful play and someone said a school has a 3-5 block room. How awesome is that?! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

https://t.co/D0wMdKEIzH has my fav 7 books for #geniushour https://t.co/s5a6MbCOa0

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@GeniusHour, do you have a link for one great books? #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I ❤️ this book to intro! I also ❤️using other videos & especially ones connected to #growthmindset. #geniushour https://t.co/CAJHgS8Qfl

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen #geniushour Not sure, there are so many. Perhaps "What Do you Do with an Idea?

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Late to the party but excited to be here from Raleigh, NC!!! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin YES! That I think was a problem in our 1st time around. Focus on the big questions and not enough on their passion #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

What do you love? What are you passionate about? What do you want to know more about? Talk, talk, talk! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Totally agree! At any age! #geniushour https://t.co/IH1E4phJzo

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Teaching students how to question is important in the beginning. #geniushour

CreationsOwner Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@JonBokenkamp @NBCBlacklist @BlacklistRoom Oh, this is better than I expected! #TheBlacklist #RedWedding #RollerCoasterRide #GeniusHour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Yes, tomorrow we start! So excited! #geniushour https://t.co/Pz5X4yG28T

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1. Tomorrow we start! We have read 2 books and will be working with another class to start with cardboard challenge! #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 #geniushour https://t.co/ckDx4TG1Qy

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Another great book to start w @kimmykcollins ! #geniushour https://t.co/aBJWxnmFBv

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1 Read The Most Magnificent Thing and then discussed what #geniushour was going to be about. Talked about ideas and passions Ss have

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Jumping into #geniushour chat for next 43 minutes. My name is Hugh... Grade 6/7 teacher in Surrey, Canada.

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@jcd118 😳😳😳 Oh my goodness I love it! What an incredible opp for those Ss! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@jcd118 @Michelle4EDU What a great idea!! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@hughtheteacher Welcome Hugh, glad to see you! #geniushour

lces7 Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Week three of #geniushour posts. https://t.co/iKUaHi5eog take a look and see the progress! #exploration #stopmotion #bakingcookies !

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Yes - hands on and constructing with littles worked better than more abstract like "How do you predict weather?" #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

These are awesome! #geniushour https://t.co/YoCZJzuCty

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: these are the picture books I use to intro #geniushour (or sometimes part way through to re-inspire) https://t.co/D0wMdKEIzH

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@paperiepam Such a great book! Sends chills! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up! #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@paperiepam I have this one! Going to read tomorrow! #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen ty... Just finished with helping with showers for my kids. Ready to chat #geniushour What topic & question are we at?

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1:Another good video w/Kid President. https://t.co/7RmxEzEPoQ #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke totally agree, the littles need time to create and make! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@BedfordJA @gallit_z Yes, I'll be presenting at #ISTE2016 About kinders and what they can do #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke @BedfordJA @gallit_z I will be there as well! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Absolutely! I use Q matrix based off Blooms to do this. Pic is on my blog https://t.co/LcYJE6SAaD #geniushour https://t.co/fq74k2iAf2

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Teaching students how to question is important in the beginning. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

I am loving this but Q2 is coming up in a minute... #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@mel10597 we could watch this too!! #geniushour https://t.co/pCQwHh9Yhg

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A1:Another good video w/Kid President. https://t.co/7RmxEzEPoQ #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/KvDBSKefpT

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Love all the amazing projects! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I felt like the ones that didn't have that, got distracted & couldn't maintain passion even if they were at begin #geniushour

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Our #GeniusHour Projects so far: - https://t.co/4QygsXB0ul - https://t.co/4UDg2jWyJS - https://t.co/WohSD98CfY Comments are appreciated! :)

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Amazon Prime makes life so much easier! #geniushour https://t.co/CpItJ9p6bd

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@hughtheteacher @RobynThiessen We are sharing how we intro #geniushour (Q1 still)

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I'd love to hear more about how to start simple, especially since I have fewer than 40 days of school left.#geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins Yes! I think my class this year watched this the beg of the year but love looking through a new lens #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @BedfordJA @gallit_z Awesome! Love to meet amazing Ts face to face! #geniushour

shannonmcmurtry Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Thank you for the book recommendations @gallit_z #geniushour https://t.co/rpGyia5LBa

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT
https://t.co/D0wMdKEIzH has my fav 7 books for #geniushour https://t.co/s5a6MbCOa0
- RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT
  
  @GeniusHour, do you have a link for one great books? #geniushour

kimberlie94 Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Interested in Q2 ideas for researching #geniushour

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Pair them up with an upper grade! Maybe do passion projects together to get the ball rolling! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Love this question and this was our biggest struggle! Excited to listen in! #geniushour https://t.co/7MITYkEL83

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/KvDBSKefpT

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Question 2- Q2: How do primary students do #geniushour research when they aren’t yet independent with literacy skills? Share ideas.

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 Pebble-go will read to the students, also it's a perfect 1st grade reading level #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 use databases & visually rich resources - books, Kiddle, schooltube ask your #librarian :) #geniushour

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Here's how we do #GeniusHour in our 5th Grade class: https://t.co/pKNLT2Z5Gm (Step-by-Step directions, Sample projects, Student Reflections)

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@paperiepam lets connect after the chat! #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 - My students have done well with using https://t.co/A7lPhZGlvp, I have placed predetermined websites in Google Classroom #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 I found videos and added links to @Seesaw journals. Ss could view that content to start some research. Still tricky though #geniushour

cya_outside Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Inspired chat! Making me think abt Middle School. Same process. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Great question! How do you support students who want to research but can't read yet? #geniushour https://t.co/RoU0qWiDNK

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/KvDBSKefpT

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: I do research w buddy teams. Ss use safe sites all listed in my website&paper research guide. Many have read aloud feature. #geniushour

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2) Started it with 1st grade today. Used @Wonderopolis where they could see video & listen to reading on topic too #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hello @mRodey5 for ocean! #geniushour https://t.co/n4Tc3xy4xQ

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2 Pair them up with an upper grade! Maybe do passion projects together to get the ball rolling! #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A1. This year in #geniushour Find something you're good at & use it to help address a problem by raising awareness or helping cause

kstef2 Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#geniushour Magnificent Thing -- a wonderful book which can also inspire journeys in & through the arts https://t.co/5K5XfLQc9g

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Amazon Prime makes life so much easier! #geniushour https://t.co/CpItJ9p6bd

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: my third graders are currently researching U.S. symbols..learning so much from pictures alone! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@nat1002 Yes, we had Pebble Go and I love it. However, many topics were not on there. Maybe next time stem from there? #geniushour

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Here are all of our #GeniusHour Projects (Essential Questions) over the past four years in one list: https://t.co/S0uCrgqASZ

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I tend to not focus on research with the littles, more creation however, @Wonderopolis is wonderful to differentiate for littles #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: ask them to interview experts, pair w/ older kids to mentor, conduct experiments for their own research #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2 they could partner with an upper grade class, buddies, at home project-if possible, parent volunteer, center time, buddies #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL want to try using Google Classroom for projects #geniushour would love your thoughts

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@PaulSolarz This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!!! #geniushour

bceshayes Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: Give them guiding questions. Model research. Do a whole class passion project first. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Yes we use PebbleGo & @Wonderopolis @WonderBoxApp a lot bc read aloud features & videos! #geniushour https://t.co/Gbi7I7hyNy

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2 Pebble-go will read to the students, also it's a perfect 1st grade reading level #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin great ideas! #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Here's the link to @RaRaPenguin Question Matrix post for #geniushour learning. https://t.co/G18RUleaXx

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A2: Here is a post by @JPulvers about how we did it with her kinder class https://t.co/dsni4k2U9e (big buddies helped out) #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Thank you so much! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@MsHarnden @bceshayes yay! 5th grade resource! #geniushour https://t.co/RvyPeQ5fG3

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Here's how we do #GeniusHour in our 5th Grade class: https://t.co/pKNLT2Z5Gm (Step-by-Step directions, Sample projects, Student Reflections)

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 Wondering if folks are focussing on research during #geniushour?

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @paperiepam yes please feel free to connecting me after too! #geniushour

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Here is a blog post about how my students give each other peer feedback for #GeniusHour projects in meaningful ways: https://t.co/p1xAfihqNk

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@jcd118 I love Google Classroom for Ss to have quick access to links & access to a Google Doc for their work for the day. #geniushour

BroncoTeacher1 Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@geniushour #geniushour I've reached out to bring in business people to my classroom to assist students...awesome experience

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @Wonderopolis Robyn you are making me feel so much better! Research was the trickiest part. Needed adult support #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 I have several parents that volunteer during our work time……. #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@jcd118 I have been having my kids bouncing back & forth between GC & @Seesaw to show their work & they love both! #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2: We had a research boot camp with our media specialist as part of our kickoff last year #geniushour

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 My ss are older but maybe try OKgoogle or how-to books. Team up with librarian or reading buddies. #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin @RobynThiessen Thanks so much. I'm hopeful and excited! #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis is a fantastic resource that would be a great introductory tool to support teachers & primary learner #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke @Wonderopolis Glad to help, I also find that every class is different and needs different experiences! #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Anyone ever used class experts to help Ss who may not be as strong in reading? #geniushour

bceshayes Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@PaulSolarz I checked this out last night! Great resource! #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Edmison3rdGrade love this!!!! #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Edmison3rdGrade Great idea! #geniushour

PaulSolarz Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

We use @trello to plan out our steps for #GeniusHour projects. Helps us manage our time. Here's this year's board: https://t.co/qLdpZ42wvy

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Great way for parents to be a part of the classroom #geniushour https://t.co/mst04Sx7Wm

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 I have several parents that volunteer during our work time……. #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL @jcd118 @Seesaw I have been using the QR feature too so Ss can scan the code and bring them right to resource #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I ❤️this! Was just going to tweet books & Skype or special visitors are great resources too! #geniushour https://t.co/uIcQ0IG83m

BroncoTeacher1 Apr 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@geniushour #geniushour I've reached out to bring in business people to my classroom to assist students...awesome experience

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@BedfordJA My kinders love GC! They access it through personal gmails I created for them on their chromebooks. #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2 for me it is the students time, if I tell them they have to research then I am limiting their creativity #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

I have considered this too & I ❤️it! #geniushour https://t.co/2XHos1aK9S

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 I have several parents that volunteer during our work time……. #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2. we are budding up with another grade but working to ensure no one is "in charge" that's it's a learning process together! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Is the topic wide open for them, or do they build from a theme like "light" or something else you are studying? #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@BedfordJA I have them complete a Google Doc or Google Drawing to show their thoughts. #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke they own it, anything…... #geniushour

slwinegar Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

RT @BieberJessicaL @BedfordJA I have them complete a Google Doc or Google Drawing to show their thoughts. #geniushour

AmyThompsonWES Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Q2: happy to be here! PebbleGo has been great..reads to kids. newsela has options for changing lexile level #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @Wonderopolis We actually combined two kinder classes and Ss could decide & group with any Ss #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@BedfordJA I think some of them could beat me in accessing GC quicker than me! Super exciting for them. #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@hughtheteacher @Wonderopolis Several different apps available to read text to younger ss. Read Comfortably- cleans up page. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Agreed! Some Ss need to explore with their hands & minds first before running into need for research. #geniushour https://t.co/nWSOIqx9hQ

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A2 for me it is the students time, if I tell them they have to research then I am limiting their creativity #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Her we go with question 3- Q3 :How do you manage all of the #geniushour projects of your little learners?

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Yep, that's what we did too #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Mine is open! Total interest & passion & freedom! #geniushour https://t.co/Zhn48o98to

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Is the topic wide open for them, or do they build from a theme like "light" or something else you are studying? #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 for me GH time is the craziest, busiest most awesome time of the week, it is magical! #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I am wanting to figure out a way to blend both @geniushour & @Wonderopolis #geniushour successfully. https://t.co/62YIf2vrAh

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@Wonderopolis is a fantastic resource that would be a great introductory tool to support teachers & primary learner #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 - I started out with a S binder but am thinking that isn't the best. I am loving my @Seesaw #geniushour folder & index cards for myself.

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 we use Blendspace at the moment & also starting Google drive w them #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@paperiepam @geniushour @Wonderopolis I have Wonder Wednesday, GH in the am and @wonderopolis in the pm #geniushour

kstef2 Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#geniushour #kidsshouldseethis has great sparks 4 curiosity/wonder, leading 2 interesting learning possibilities. https://t.co/PQfw4oFLdR

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A2. Great point @RobynThiessen most important thing is teaching them how to question & to get them to practice answering own qs #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I need to get more to the magical part. How many volunteers do you have in #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Completely agree! #geniushour https://t.co/XmkRFyoaiL

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3 for me GH time is the craziest, busiest most awesome time of the week, it is magical! #geniushour

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Organized chaos?!! #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: I am interested to hear other responses! #geniushour just starting tomorrow!

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: I have binders mine keep research guides, sticky notes, &drafts in. I am a butterfly on GH days all over room conferring. #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: Status of the Class board was helpful. We had 17 different projects going on from a music video to stop-motion animation #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 Ss have simple notebooks for brainstorming, taking notes, difficulties, questions. Ss meet a deadline date for final idea. #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen sometimes all that requires is time to tinker & play #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3 also mentor w #2ndgrade T @SaraLeePES- very lucky for supportive team member #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

RT Q3 :How do you manage all of the #geniushour projects of your little learners?

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@jcd118 love blendspace! Great tool #geniushour

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A3: In the beginning it's more work, after they get going it's the Ss managing themselves. When they get to this pt fun to see! #geniushour

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q3) I just made a website where every student had a tab. As they completed their project posted it on there #geniushour

TTMobile_ca Apr 7 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#geniushour is now trending in Canada, ranking 39

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 it's not easy. A lot of movement/ checklists. I like to use google apps too so I can check in at home. #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3 My Ss reflect and capture progress in @Seesaw and #geniushour folder.

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Wear comfortable shoes! You won't sit at all! 😊#geniushour https://t.co/1ZklCZJbwC

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: I am interested to hear other responses! #geniushour just starting tomorrow!

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

YES! RT @hughtheteacher @RobynThiessen sometimes all that requires is time to tinker & play #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A3: here's an example of 4th gr reflection log after #geniushour maybe adapt for younger Ss? Credit: @KathyHill20 https://t.co/HDYbrtc156

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@paperiepam @geniushour @Wonderopolis introduction to #geniushour ?! Practice how we wonder & q & then personalize to self? #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@paperiepam @geniushour @Wonderopolis introduction to #geniushour ?! Practice how we wonder & q & then personalize to self? #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 On the T side, I had lots of post it notes, sheets, and stacks of books #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Haha, so true! Extra coffee needed on GH day! #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ss also chose faculty mentors to meet with about projects (dance, science, admin, etc) Ss presented ideas:thoughts to them #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Love this idea! #geniushour https://t.co/ySzHEs6zua

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ss also chose faculty mentors to meet with about projects (dance, science, admin, etc) Ss presented ideas:thoughts to them #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke @Seesaw @mel10597 we are going to use that too! #geniushour

tmussoline Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@PaulSolarz @trello Paul, I looked into trello. It seemed a bit too much for me...or maybe I just didn't fully understand it. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Best advice! Wear comfortable shoes on #geniushour day! https://t.co/xaoGUuHVTs

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Wear comfortable shoes! You won't sit at all! 😊#geniushour https://t.co/1ZklCZJbwC
- kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:34 PM EDT
  
  A3: I am interested to hear other responses! #geniushour just starting tomorrow!

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Yes! I am post it note queen! #geniushour https://t.co/rUZ2nCV1Yq

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A3 On the T side, I had lots of post it notes, sheets, and stacks of books #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A3. Just starting but envisioning a combination of paper journal/binder and digital portfolio. Teaching balance just like we do! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Great way to get the whole faculty involved! Love it. #geniushour https://t.co/fiGBkGRzH0

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ss also chose faculty mentors to meet with about projects (dance, science, admin, etc) Ss presented ideas:thoughts to them #geniushour

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @geniushour @Wonderopolis Robyn, hope to learn how you structure/manage begin Wonder Wednesday. #geniushour #LoveThis

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins @MrsGadtke @Seesaw Love it! #geniushour

EdTechNeil Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A3: Google Classroom is great for managing the class. The students can upload to the timeline Facebook style. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q4: coming up... #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Wow, time is flying by….. #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

How do people handle when Ss finish projects at different times? I've heard some Ts have them turn to #makerspace materials #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU Agree! I can only imagine what awesome things the janitor and secretaries could offer my Ss #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@mel10597 I liked the binder and notebook idea in addition to @Seesaw #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

This was super helpful https://t.co/FISGSnHwzx #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/PfwzrCkebM

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @RaRaPenguin how often does GH take place per week in your classrooms? #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke we present as we finish and then plan for the next project! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Love this!!! @kimmykcollins @mharnden15 @bceshayes I think we have lots of people! :) #geniushour #bceschat https://t.co/aKxdkZTZxC

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Great way to get the whole faculty involved! Love it. #geniushour https://t.co/fiGBkGRzH0
- Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:37 PM EDT
  
  Ss also chose faculty mentors to meet with about projects (dance, science, admin, etc) Ss presented ideas:thoughts to them #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke that is an awesome idea #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Yes... A must! Lots of running around to different spaces to check out exciting things that are happening @gallit_z @RaRaPenguin #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MsShute @RaRaPenguin we have GH every Wed morning for 75 mins, 60 for work, 15 for reflection #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Have you played with the Post it Plus app? Take a pic, digitally captures all those & you organize. Just found it #geniushour

SaraLeePES Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A3: @jcd118 introduced the epic red cup, blue cup idea - red cup if they need help and a blue cup if they are all set. #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q4: Do you collaborate with and/or have mentors in other grades/classes for #geniushour? How does this benefit your young geniuses?

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke we let them present/share in batches & then they move onto next project #geniushour

StantonShelly Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4. I agree but it's also skills used to tackle things. In #geniushour they reflect on the process, that's what's assessed #tpoffichour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Yes! My class is split in half #geniushour time half #maker time bc of this & tech ratio. https://t.co/WyT7mVA7Lc

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

How do people handle when Ss finish projects at different times? I've heard some Ts have them turn to #makerspace materials #geniushour

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q4 I have the best tech facilitator! We co-plan and team-teach GH #geniushour

mRodey5 Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: My partner in crime @BieberJessicaL is taking off with #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @MsShute @RaRaPenguin That's awesome!! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen continues on a rolling basis then all year? #geniushour

BroncoTeacher1 Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#geniushour @geniushour I have goals to channel this amazing program(this is my 2nd year) to bring it into other subjects

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: a 5th grade class mentored a kinder class and it was magical. Good for 5th too bc they learn how to guide and not take over! #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I'd like to hear the answer to this from other #PrimaryGH #geniushour teachers... https://t.co/m5zkgRCi98

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @RaRaPenguin how often does GH take place per week in your classrooms? #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

I do mine for 1hr on Fridays. Ss favorite day! #geniushour https://t.co/E32he681D3

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @RaRaPenguin how often does GH take place per week in your classrooms? #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4. No but I wish I did @RaRaPenguin #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

yes! we need a blog post @RobynThiessen #geniushour https://t.co/8vxPiXaLLF

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @geniushour @Wonderopolis Robyn, hope to learn how you structure/manage begin Wonder Wednesday. #geniushour #LoveThis

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@hughtheteacher @geniushour @Wonderopolis Do you 1st introduce Wonderopolis, then #geniushour?

mRodey5 Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A4: It makes it easier to make mistakes and learn when you have someone to bounce ideas off of! #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@BedfordJA I might have a photo on Twitter from last year I will take a peek. New schedule this yr so I'm working out how fit in #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 Not yet, we had a few parent volunteers and paras #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @RaRaPenguin awesome! Thanks! #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 - @mRodey5 is going to be joining me in this adventure soon & our classes can collaborate/share w/ each other! #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Edmison3rdGrade Great resource, thanks SO much! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin we had too many Friday holidays so I had to make it mid-week! #backlash #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

No but I need too! That sounds awesome! #postitheaven #geniushour https://t.co/BzBzihpap5

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Have you played with the Post it Plus app? Take a pic, digitally captures all those & you organize. Just found it #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4 yes we share w grades 6-8. Keeps motivation, ideas, curiosity flowing. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: In the past we have mostly worked on our own...but we did help out little K friends with their projects 1 yr #geniushour

SimoneJVIsaacs Apr 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Presenting Genius Hour projects in #6I_2016 #RoseleaPS #GeniusHour https://t.co/fgcauMcNkQ

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Ah ha! We were trying to figure out a split just to increase adult support. They can be more independ if making #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Love that this is a process & Ss don't have deadlines. Genius work takes time. Some ?s need a lot of it! #geniushour https://t.co/J2w1y5v6aP

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke we present as we finish and then plan for the next project! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@paperiepam @hughtheteacher @geniushour @Wonderopolis we talk wonder everyday but focus on @wonderopolis, and our wonder wall #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@mrsdkrebs @MsShute @RobynThiessen @RaRaPenguin 2nd grade meets 1 week 45 min in #librarylearningcommons all resources handy #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@paperiepam @hughtheteacher @geniushour @Wonderopolis I introd #growthmindset 1st, then @Wonderopolis & #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 I don't assess but rather guide and have st. share their success, failures and learning #geniushour

MsHarnden Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A4 We have amazing teachers willing to dive in and work together!!!! @mel10597 @kimmykcollins @bceshayes #geniushour #bceschat

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin @MrsGadtke The @Seesaw PD in my PJs showed this, wonderful! #geniushour

cmccrorey2nd Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU I like that too, simple but powerful. #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Great points to remember! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sounds like a great #edtech tool! #geniushour https://t.co/5r5WGGbpec

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Have you played with the Post it Plus app? Take a pic, digitally captures all those & you organize. Just found it #geniushour

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@mRodey5 @BieberJessicaL LOL! I have one too @robynswish. It's gr8t to bounce ideas off of each other. #geniushour TwitterPLN amazing too!

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

. @cmccrorey2nd It really helped me. Lots of inspiring videos too. This video really spoke to my Ss https://t.co/wsp0IjEUOd #geniushour

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q4 We make an "Expert Wall" in hopes that ss will use each other. I want them to interview at least one expert on their GH. #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4. 2nd who will be working with @kimmykcollins 3rd grade class tom for the 1st time. Anyone who buddies up have suggestions? #geniushour

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4: not yet I'm only one doing GH so far, but good motivation to push other educators to join us! #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@SaraLeePES we need to play w this #geniushour https://t.co/AOVnslUqzR

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:43 PM EDT
No but I need too! That sounds awesome! #postitheaven #geniushour https://t.co/BzBzihpap5
- MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:41 PM EDT
  
  @RaRaPenguin Have you played with the Post it Plus app? Take a pic, digitally captures all those & you organize. Just found it #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@StacieGreening just made mine today! #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@Brendaelcms @mRodey5 @robynswish Between Molly & my Twitter PLN the ideas just keep flowing & getting better! #connections #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin Really, really like that idea. That's what I was thinking as we were trying to trouble shoot after round 1 #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Ah yes! I ❤️❤️❤️ me some @Seesaw !! #geniushour https://t.co/xDwdRJqYi8

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin @MrsGadtke The @Seesaw PD in my PJs showed this, wonderful! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Now that's genius! Love it. #geniushour https://t.co/NaNXeNb5fy

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Q4 We make an "Expert Wall" in hopes that ss will use each other. I want them to interview at least one expert on their GH. #geniushour

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A4) Had 1st graders do inside/outside circle where they could talk about their research & say why it was a wonder to reflect #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@mel10597 yes, any tricks of the trade will be greatly appreciated!! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5 coming up in 1 minute! #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

https://t.co/oT9NK7Gh66 has some good learning paths/projects for Ss too #geniushour

EdTechNeil Apr 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Thanks for all the great ideas everyone 👍 #geniushour Have a look at: https://t.co/IYquI8Fp9w

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU @StacieGreening great idea! Even little ones need to know they have something to share! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I would be sure to set guidelines jobs/expectations so not all 1 persons work. #geniushour https://t.co/roUgqpaui4

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A4. 2nd who will be working with @kimmykcollins 3rd grade class tom for the 1st time. Anyone who buddies up have suggestions? #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5: What does #GeniusHour look like in your room? For example many of my students choose to create, make and tinker…..

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin @mel10597 Agree!! #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 each year the groups have been different but solo projects seem to be most successful in Gr 3 #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Power of Yet importance in #geniushour cannot be understated. Understand journey = yet @RaRaPenguin @paperiepam @geniushour @Wonderopolis

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Looks like this... #geniushour https://t.co/EjyCHd3srF

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 happy engaged Ss working on various things sharing and collaborating constantly #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Still trying to figure out exactly what it looks like. However, creating, moving, building, rethinking, and not giving up #geniushour

robynswish Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Brendaelcms @mRodey5 @BieberJessicaL Calling me a partner in crime are you??? Love genius hour learning! #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5: #geniushour is Tu/Th for 30 minutes each day w/ time to research,create, & make. Ss on comps, looking @ books, & using building supplies

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Excited to hear these answers! Keep the ideas coming #geniushour https://t.co/wpfkQQH9aN

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Q5: What does #GeniusHour look like in your room? For example many of my students choose to create, make and tinker…..

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: #geniushour in my room is messy, noisy, but Ss are super engaged! It's like a crazy science lab of researching, planning, designing,etc

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I have been trying to capture our #geniushour using a hashtag - #ehawkgeniushour for parents to follow

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5) For 6th grade, they had to create driving question & research questions. Connected w/ experts. They chose presentation style #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: the kinder class I saw was great bc of variety. Some experimented, others researched, others created. T supported each S's 💛 #geniushour

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5 GH looks like ss dream of the perfect school. To adults it looks like a creative mess and smiling, engaged kids #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL Eager to catch up with you and hear more! #geniushour

mRodey5 Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen I am highly interested in your Wonder Wednesday! #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Crazy, messy, & noisy are all indicators of student learning! Love it! #geniushour https://t.co/1WL0bLDduY

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: #geniushour in my room is messy, noisy, but Ss are super engaged! It's like a crazy science lab of researching, planning, designing,etc

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@mRodey5 let's connect after the chat! #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@RaRaPenguin love noisy classrooms! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Awesome! Everyone pursuing their own passion and answering their own questions! #geniushour https://t.co/Svb8d79zGs

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Looks like this... #geniushour https://t.co/EjyCHd3srF

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Yes, yes, yes! RT @BieberJessicaL Crazy, messy, & noisy are all indicators of student learning! Love it! #geniushour

kstef2 Apr 7 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#geniushour @RobynThiessen Thanks for the opportunity to connect and listen in. Have to sign out. Bye for now🙂

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: 1 hour (or 1.5) on Fridays. Sts are all over-some researching, some creating something, many making documentaries abt their #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Yes! I don't think there should be set "mold" to look for.It is independent #inquiry &#creativity time! #geniushour https://t.co/vnajtnwivz

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A5 Still trying to figure out exactly what it looks like. However, creating, moving, building, rethinking, and not giving up #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke Absolutely!! When are you starting your next round of #geniushour?

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

That's the BEST! :) #geniushour https://t.co/Xuvskq11L8

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: #geniushour in my room is messy, noisy, but Ss are super engaged! It's like a crazy science lab of researching, planning, designing,etc

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@kstef2 Hope to see you soon!? #geniushour

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: Organized chaos! 1 S may interview someone about music videos; 1 is creating a Safe Kids program; another is on phone w/zoo #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@Michelle4EDU Which class did you see? #geniushour

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

1st grade will be more on a wonder/some research and choose how to present it.Will work on them being confident presenters #geniushour

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Anyone interested in setting up #geniushour skype chats w Ss???

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Ss voice & choice is so huge & important! #geniushour https://t.co/bQxye9bXak

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5) For 6th grade, they had to create driving question & research questions. Connected w/ experts. They chose presentation style #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Wow time is flying! Q6 coming up! #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@teachbleggett love that Ss will gain confidence sharing ideas early! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/d5cUDOFQ5g

paperiepam Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen @BieberJessicaL Not everyone sees it this way. :( #GottaBeStrong #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: @mrsdkrebs and I wrote this article about our 5 favourite types of #geniushour projects: https://t.co/Yhk2CfRdCh

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@BieberJessicaL Trying to plan, but soon! #geniushour Thinking about tying in to global design day

StacieGreening Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

It's fun, Ss talking, sharing, getting up, interrupting one another, but then we have "the quiet zone" so they can zero in. #geniushour

IAteacherNan Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@mrsdkrebs where do I learn more about #geniushour ? Just happened across your chat tonight.

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I ❤️ organized chaos!!! It's true learning! #geniushour https://t.co/BLpz8WbKtm

Edmison3rdGrade Apr 7 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: Organized chaos! 1 S may interview someone about music videos; 1 is creating a Safe Kids program; another is on phone w/zoo #geniushour

hughtheteacher Apr 7 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5. everyone made something in some way to help a cause this year. Empowering strengths + cause = purposeful learning aka #geniushour

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5 some of my kiddos really struggled and needed to have more of a guided approach to GH #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: Yes! Always room for reflection! #geniushour what it will look like, I am not sure but it is in the plans!

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@kimmykcollins I have something I can share with you tomorrow, I don't have it at home #geniushour

yecca13 Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6 Tied it in with Growth Mindset chats. We celebrate mistakes and share them out on a mistake wall! #geniushour

Michelle4EDU Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Brendaelcms that's so cool! They should patent that. I could def see people buying it for their pets! #geniushour

mrsdkrebs - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Q6: Are you building in a reflection or self-evaluation piece for your little geniuses? How? Feel free to share any documents. #geniushour

MsShute Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6 love for students to answer reflect on anything they do! It's important for Ts to model this too! #lifelonglearners #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@mrsdkrebs So far it has been okay. Today we left tape on the floor for a groups measurements & they thought it was so neat! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Great q! How do your students reflect on their #geniushour? I have used blogs, journals and 1-1 convs in the past https://t.co/6EdoQx9HsR

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#geniushour https://t.co/d5cUDOFQ5g

jcd118 Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@yecca13 great idea will borrow it thx #geniushour

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@RobynThiessen Perfect! Thank you! #geniushour

nat1002 Apr 7 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A6: Yes! Performance and Effort Rubric completed by S also has place for S to write their steps for next time #geniushour

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@mrsdkrebs I also have to remember 30 minutes is better than none. #geniushour

MrsGadtke Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6 My Ss use @Seesaw with pics, video, and voice to reflect during and after #geniushour https://t.co/Vi1d4vi3Ac

RobynThiessen Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@IAteacherNan @mrsdkrebs@joykirr has a livebinder for GH it is amazing! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@yecca13 do you have any pics? Sounds so interesting! #geniushour

mel10597 Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A6. YES! Reflection & then setting goals for new learning is key for me! What worked, didn't, and what am I wondering now? #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Reflection is so important! I built it in kid style w 😊🙁& a sentence or two on Ss research guides. #geniushour https://t.co/KuxnaCXkDP

kimmykcollins Apr 7 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A6: Yes! Always room for reflection! #geniushour what it will look like, I am not sure but it is in the plans!

Brendaelcms Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5: Taking their creation ( made fishing lure)and finding creative ways of telling about it. #geniushour https://t.co/Zf3v1Fa2AI

BieberJessicaL Apr 7 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@MrsGadtke I had my Ss to this today & I loved it! #geniushour

teachbleggett Apr 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@jerijopowers_ included habits of mind with 2nd graders. They incorporated those and assessed how doing while doing #geniushour