#geniushour Archive
Thursday January 5, 2017
9:00 PM EST
SraSpanglish
Jan 5 @ 9:00 PM EST
honestly it's why I've cut back on
#geniushour
--reduce choice to make choices more meaningful
#langchat
In reply to @MlleSulewski
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:01 PM EST
Welcome everyone to the monthly
#Geniushour
chat! Tonight we will be discussing your FAQs, but 1st let’s intro ourselves. Who/where are you?
geniushour
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:01 PM EST
Join the
#geniushour
chat! It's starting right now!!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:01 PM EST
Welcome everyone to the monthly
#Geniushour
chat! Tonight we will be discussing your FAQs, but 1st let’s intro ourselves. Who/where are you?
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:02 PM EST
Lauren from Los Angeles
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:02 PM EST
Happy New Year! Librarian- NH 3rd year
#geniushour
with grades 2-8
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:03 PM EST
Faige retired kinder teacher in Los Angeles
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
Betsey Altman, NC! Waiting for
#snowpocalypse
!
#geniushour
MrsLedford6Eng
Jan 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
I'm Jen from IN
#geniushour
JoveStickel
Jan 5 @ 9:04 PM EST
Jove MS Principal in MO interested in this topic and seeking knowledge
#geniushour
geniushour
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
@dubioseducator
Great to have you both--always good to have regulars :)
#geniushour
In reply to @jcd118, @dubioseducator
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
This year doing
#geniushour
in preschool with
#stem
stations
In reply to @geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:05 PM EST
Here (Vancouver, Canada) too, Betsey! Welcome to the
#geniushour
chat :)
In reply to @techtrender85
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
Super excited to be here! My Ss are presenting
#geniushour
at a state conference this year! Want to learn more to share with them!
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
wow- impressive and I want to chat later!
#geniushour
In reply to @STEMGeniusHour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
@MrsLedford6Eng
Happy you both could make it! 1st question is coming up soon!
#geniushour
In reply to @JoveStickel, @MrsLedford6Eng
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
Aubrey from NC kindergarten teacher
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST
Dense from Bahrain. Coming late to help moderate. It's morning in Bahrain.
#geniushour
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST
Wow!
#geniushour
In reply to @techtrender85
kristennolan20
Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST
Kristen from NC. Excited to learn more about
#geniushour
!!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
These chats are the best way to connect with other awesome
#geniushour
educators!
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:06 PM EST
wow- impressive and I want to chat later!
#geniushour
In reply to @STEMGeniusHour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: Our 1st FAQ (all FAQs are submitted to us via twitter or Gdoc. Feel free to DM me any of your GH qs) is How do you start
#geniushour
?
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:08 PM EST
So nice to "see" you Denise! Happy New Year
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:07 PM EST
Dense from Bahrain. Coming late to help moderate. It's morning in Bahrain.
#geniushour
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
Hi I'm Sue up in Alaska. I love
#geniushour
or as I tease: turning all grades into preschool!
#ECE
practices are the best!
In reply to @gallit_z
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
I'm also from NC! Are you ready for the snow?
#geniushour
In reply to @kristennolan20
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
Yup! Or kinder classes as I always said!
#geniushour
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 9:09 PM EST
Hi I'm Sue up in Alaska. I love
#geniushour
or as I tease: turning all grades into preschool!
#ECE
practices are the best!
In reply to @gallit_z
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1 with a boatload of enthusiasm -tools don't matter- attitude does!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
I forgot to intro myself...oops..I am Gallit from Surrey (Vancouver) BC, Canada. VP & Learning Assistance. Co-mod w/
@mrsdkrebs
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
I've only done it once but we started with a wonder wall. Ss write their ? On postits and we collect in a special wall spot
#geniushour
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: I did paper journals from the dollar store to get Ss to record their before and after answers. We also take pics with iPads
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
Totally! They feed off our enthusiasm--so with tons of enthusiasm and excitement!
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1 with a boatload of enthusiasm -tools don't matter- attitude does!
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: Engage by telling them they are going to learn something new, but they get to choose, not me! Always followed by a "GASP"!
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
We start by talking about passion and becoming self-aware enough to know our own passions. Not an easy concept!
#Geniushour
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
#geniushour
is YOUR time. Tell me what you want to do! How can I support you?
In reply to @gallit_z
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1
#geniushour
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
I've only done it once but we started with a wonder wall. Ss write their ? On postits and we collect in a special wall spot
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
Yup. The wonder wall is awesome! Works so well with
#geniushour
. I have seen so many great examples too (Post-its, thought bubbles, etc)
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:11 PM EST
I've only done it once but we started with a wonder wall. Ss write their ? On postits and we collect in a special wall spot
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1. What problem breaks your heart? is a powerful question to get the conversation started for possible
#geniushour
ideas.
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
So true! We talk about how everyone has a genius inside them! We just have to bring it out!
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1: We had a chat abt intro'ing
#geniushour
back in 2012-here is my blog post summarizing it. Some good ideas there:
https://t.co/QaTCc2fFzH
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
agreed but I find it becones easier the longer they participate. Less control & more freedom
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1 So many ways from books to videos to Caine's Arcade to wonders and questions. Just start!
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: Once they have narrowed down a subject they have to submit a proposal to me on a Gform for it to be accepted.
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1 'Genius' etymology includes "generative power" -- so much can be done/learned when we use that power to create and produce
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: By teaching the Declaration of Human Rights and then asking, "What rights do you see being violated in the world?"
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:16 PM EST
Question 2 coming up for
#geniushour
.
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
I love
@ajjuliani
's bracket. Helped us find starting place.
https://t.co/dgQFeX9PUO
#Geniushour
In reply to @ajjuliani
geniushour
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
Wow! Sounds like a great Intro for passion based
#geniushour
projects!
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: By teaching the Declaration of Human Rights and then asking, "What rights do you see being violated in the world?"
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:17 PM EST
Q2: How do you display/share students’
#geniushour
projects?
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST
Always need to find your passion and then take action!
#GlobalEdChat
#geniushour
#passionproject
In reply to @geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST
Definitely true!
#geniushour
In reply to @jcd118
JesiCygan
Jan 5 @ 9:18 PM EST
A1: My heart breaks to when students are so behind, they are failing all subjects & can't read or write in upper elem grades 😕
#GeniusHour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1. What problem breaks your heart? is a powerful question to get the conversation started for possible
#geniushour
ideas.
JesiCygan
Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
A1: My heart breaks to see students so behind, they are failing all subjects & can't read or write in upper elem grades 😕
#GeniusHour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1. What problem breaks your heart? is a powerful question to get the conversation started for possible
#geniushour
ideas.
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
#geniushour
shares happen in movies, displays, photos, & tweets. Depends on the student & the project
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2 social media, learning lunches, educators/community evening, BYODinner event, newsletter- anyway I can.
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: It has to be with an authentic audience. PSAs, documentaries, poetry, stories, art have all been options.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: My students have blogged about their
#geniushour
projects & share on ePortfolios. Would love to hear how others share in other ways...
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2:Posted on our class website and have them present in GHO, social media, everywhere!!
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: Share with authentic audience on social media or website. Important for Ss to see SM used in positive ways.
#Geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
Amen! Love this!
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2 my Ks share on
@Seesaw
#geniushour
In reply to @Seesaw
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2 I want to start
#geniushour
skype sessions w other schools to share ideas.
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
Would love to chat about doing it in K!
#geniushour
In reply to @BCESdiorio
kristennolan20
Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2: I think that social media is a great way to showcase student's projects
#Geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
Yes, so important! We are helping them add to their positive digital presence.
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: Share with authentic audience on social media or website. Important for Ss to see SM used in positive ways.
#Geniushour
mrterborg
Jan 5 @ 9:22 PM EST
Can also follow your curiosities and wonderings and see where they lead.
#GlobalEdChat
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation, @geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
Yes! It's so important at this time for that to happen!
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: Share with authentic audience on social media or website. Important for Ss to see SM used in positive ways.
#Geniushour
JesiCygan
Jan 5 @ 9:23 PM EST
Excited to see responses to this question! I am just learning about
#GeniusHour
:)
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
It's not easy & is a lot of chaos Everyone needs different help at the same time. I waited until 4th quarter last year
#geniushour
In reply to @techtrender85
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
Do you get many comments or folks engaging back? Because that would be really cool...
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: My Ss get the opportunity to share their projects at the
#ncties17
conference this year! Can. Not. Wait!
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:25 PM EST
We got responses when we tweeted work out. Kids got excited about likes and comments on blogs.
#geniushour
In reply to @gallit_z
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
@JesiCygan
Aw... That can be your
#geniushour
project. How to find a solution for that heart break.
In reply to @JesiCygan
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
That is so great! Warms my heart :)
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
A2 Kinders shared when
#geniushour
related to 100th day Museum Often shared within class as reflection and outcome
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:26 PM EST
Twitter is the BEST platform to get student work out there to the largest audience!
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3, @gallit_z
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
I'm going to have my Ks tweet theirs this year! ❤️ that conversation can happen
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3, @gallit_z
geniushour
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
This is awesome!
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: My Ss get the opportunity to share their projects at the
#ncties17
conference this year! Can. Not. Wait!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q3: Many classes are connecting their students with mentors. Do you? How do you set this up/make this work?
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:28 PM EST
And using both the hashtags
#geniushour
and
#comments4kids
will help generate readers/viewers.
In reply to @techtrender85, @mcnairan3, @gallit_z
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:29 PM EST
Good to know!
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs, @techtrender85, @mcnairan3, @gallit_z
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Reach out on
@twitter
! We connect with authors, video game creators, etc.! It helps make the learning so real for my Ss!
#geniushour
In reply to @Twitter
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
I am so curious to hear what folks have to say about Q3/connecting w mentors. I have not done this yet.
#geniushour
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
connect w: parents & community first.
@SkypeClassroom
for people far away: One S
#geniushour
project wants rhino conservationist
In reply to @gallit_z, @SkypeClassroom
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3 no idea! Haven't tried...
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
It really brings it to life! I was scared at first, but amazing things happened & Ss were STOKED!
#geniushour
In reply to @gallit_z
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: Yes! My Ss had to have an outside expert. My favorite part of
#Geniushour
!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
So cool, Betsey!
@techtrender85
How do you find them? Do you use certain hashtags? Or are they part of your PLN?
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Reach out on
@twitter
! We connect with authors, video game creators, etc.! It helps make the learning so real for my Ss!
#geniushour
In reply to @Twitter
Ryan7Read
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4: I blog
#DiceUPtheclassroom
and my kids do theirs with
@Seesaw
use to do
#geniushour
https://t.co/ARNh7TIXTR
#sstlap
In reply to @Seesaw
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
@neprisapp
is the best resource for outside experts!
#geniushour
In reply to @neprisapp
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3 teach Ss to write professional emails to local college prof, comm members, famous entities( little response there)use twitter
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
A3: Find community connections, ask parents, use social media. Most people will help Ss!
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
-
@mcnairan3
, can you share how you find these experts?
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: Yes! My Ss had to have an outside expert. My favorite part of
#Geniushour
!
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
https://t.co/qWJUHma2ge
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:33 PM EST
-
@mcnairan3
, can you share how you find these experts?
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: Yes! My Ss had to have an outside expert. My favorite part of
#Geniushour
!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
Check this out, everyone! Thanks for sharing, Andi!
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
@neprisapp
is the best resource for outside experts!
#geniushour
In reply to @neprisapp
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
A3 We have great resources on favorite ed sites. Reach out. e.g.
@RaRaPenguin
with
@Buncee
and
@RobynThiessen
with
@Wonderopolis
#geniushour
In reply to @RaRaPenguin, @Buncee, @RobynThiessen, @Wonderopolis
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
Such important skills for Ss! They will serve them well throughout their live!
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3 teach Ss to write professional emails to local college prof, comm members, famous entities( little response there)use twitter
#geniushour
geniushour
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:34 PM EST
Good stuff being shared at the
#GeniusHour
chat. Check it out and join in!
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3 Parents, grandparents and others in your community can be experts for
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q4: Have you ever set up a
#GeniusHour
fair? How can you help students share their projects with the school/community?
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3 Preschool class looking at architecture & parents will come in to class to share process. Read Izzy Peck Architect
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
A3: You can find anyone's Twitter handle on Google! lol
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
Great resource! Thanks for sharing
@mcnairan3
!
@neprisapp
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3, @neprisapp
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:32 PM EST
@neprisapp
is the best resource for outside experts!
#geniushour
In reply to @neprisapp
BCESdiorio
Jan 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
This is awesome!
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
A3 rely heavily on alumni- connected w videographer & Ss organizing March on DC 1/21- empowering when "real" pp
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:36 PM EST
5 ways to connect with outside experts...
https://t.co/fpg4YBPjLU
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:37 PM EST
Lots of folks ask about this...
#GeniusHour
fairs are the new Science Fairs! **So Cool**
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q4: Have you ever set up a
#GeniusHour
fair? How can you help students share their projects with the school/community?
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: Did a community showing at a local theater of Ss' PSAs & documentaries w a red carpet and all.
@lisa_westman
@iteachtech735
#geniushour
In reply to @lisa_westman, @iteachtech735
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: Never heard of this but it sounds so cool! Definitely going to have to try this!
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4 annual educators/comm evening Ss share process/project. I share resources, templates etc
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
That's awesome!
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation, @lisa_westman, @iteachtech735
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
This sounds amazing!!! Such a true learning experience!
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: Did a community showing at a local theater of Ss' PSAs & documentaries w a red carpet and all.
@lisa_westman
@iteachtech735
#geniushour
In reply to @lisa_westman, @iteachtech735
neprisapp
Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
Want to connect w/professionals to bring real world relevancy to your classrooms? Sign Up at
https://t.co/YYsok9aGC5
for free
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
wow, love this ifea! Stealing it.
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation, @lisa_westman, @iteachtech735
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:39 PM EST
A4: We setup a blog and google website
#geniushour
#gafe
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
WOW. What a great opportunity for your students! Love it.
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: Did a community showing at a local theater of Ss' PSAs & documentaries w a red carpet and all.
@lisa_westman
@iteachtech735
#geniushour
In reply to @lisa_westman, @iteachtech735
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
@mrsdkrebs
My concern with this is that it doesn't become a "project" that involves parents. Hope it's in class
#geniushour
In reply to @gallit_z, @mrsdkrebs
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:40 PM EST
Enjoy! The Ss were so proud of themselves and loved seeing their work on the big screen!
#geniushour
In reply to @jcd118
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:41 PM EST
Subbed yesterday. They just started unit. Today w/kinders & coding
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:42 PM EST
lots of Ss working on video so this is perfect- thanks
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation
MrsStills
Jan 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
#geniushour
is this chat weekly? Time?
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q5: How do you (if you do) set criteria/give feedback? Do you have any resources/rubrics to share?
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:44 PM EST
Yes! e.g., a parent architect comes in and helps a S, not even their own, do an arch design project.
#geniushour
In reply to @dubioseducator, @gallit_z
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:45 PM EST
we also use Osmo and Cosmo
#geniushour
@PlayOsmo
@anki
In reply to @dubioseducator, @mrsdkrebs, @PlayOsmo, @anki
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5: Google docs allow students to comment but not edit each others work
#geniushour
#gafe
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:47 PM EST
Monthly 1st Thursday of month
#geniushour
@gallit_z
In reply to @gallit_z
MrsStills
Jan 5 @ 9:43 PM EST
#geniushour
is this chat weekly? Time?
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5: I'm actually going to try a self assessment this year. I want to put all of the power in their hands especially the rubric.
#geniushour
jcd118
Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5 feedback is face to face or Google doc-
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5: I've used Google Forms in the past as well.
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
A5: Ss assess their growth on
#CCSS
& a rubric is used by S, peers & T to show effectiveness of project (relevant, intriguing)
#geniushour
educatorlex
Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
@geniushour
we are hosting a genius project fair on Feb 17. Inviting classrooms, families and special guests.
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs, @geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
Google docs--That's a cool way to collaborate!
#geniushour
STEMGeniusHour
Jan 5 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5: Google docs allow students to comment but not edit each others work
#geniushour
#gafe
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:49 PM EST
A5: We used 4C's rubrics and lots of conversation/feedback.
#geniushour
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:50 PM EST
Self assessment is so important and such a powerful activity.
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5: I'm actually going to try a self assessment this year. I want to put all of the power in their hands especially the rubric.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:50 PM EST
Like this idea a lot. My sts have done this too, but using a set rubric. Would be cool to see what they come up w for a
#geniushour
rubric.
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5: I'm actually going to try a self assessment this year. I want to put all of the power in their hands especially the rubric.
#geniushour
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:51 PM EST
A5 A 6th grade class did "helping others" projects & then reflected how they did it, what worked/didn't to Ts. Amazing ideas
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5: I have used
@mrsdkrebs
creativity rubric for self assess
#geniushour
. Also can use w pic books used in intro:
https://t.co/O1CG9PApPp
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
RaRaPenguin
Jan 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
sad I missed chat tonight. Just got back from out of town.
#geniushour
In reply to @gallit_z, @ajjuliani, @Teach4SpclNeeds, @launchwithred, @unruh_j
mcnairan3
Jan 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
Headed out a bit early to get kids to bed. Thank you all for a great chat! Love our
#geniushour
community!
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
@gallit_z
@ajjuliani
@Teach4SpclNeeds
@launchwithred
Love the idea of picture books to introduce, especially with littles!
#geniushour
In reply to @gallit_z, @ajjuliani, @Teach4SpclNeeds, @launchwithred
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: Here is a link to the rubric that
@mrsdkrebs
created:
https://t.co/8gXnFONbDX
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5: One of the most important pieces of any project though is self reflection and goals for how to do and be better.
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
so glad you could make it! Good night!
#geniushour
In reply to @mcnairan3
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
Q6: Let’s end by sharing any other
#geniushour
resources / tips / tutorials you may have. Now is a good time to share your blog posts, etc!
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
Welcome back! See you next month, hopefully!
#geniushour
In reply to @RaRaPenguin
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
Love this rubric for
#geniushour
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:53 PM EST
A5: Here is a link to the rubric that
@mrsdkrebs
created:
https://t.co/8gXnFONbDX
#geniushour
In reply to @mrsdkrebs
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
Yes, self reflection is key to
#geniushour
success.
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:54 PM EST
A5: One of the most important pieces of any project though is self reflection and goals for how to do and be better.
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
Exactly! How can I improve?
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation
JoveStickel
Jan 5 @ 9:56 PM EST
Such a great chat I got lots of good ideas and pointed in the direction off some great resources thanks all
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:56 PM EST
And we're not done. Stay tuned for some more resources from the
#geniushour
tribe
In reply to @JoveStickel
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
A6: Can't believe the hr is almost up! A great resource to check out is the companion site to our
#GeniusHour
book:
https://t.co/sHqES7ERpz
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:57 PM EST
A6: I shared this for the
#GlobalEdChat
, but it has relevance here too. Be brave, listen, & be ok with the unknown!
#geniushour
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
And even if it didn't go as planned (they rarely do) how do you grow and "fail forward"?
#geniushour
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:55 PM EST
Exactly! How can I improve?
#geniushour
In reply to @ACTforEducation
techtrender85
Jan 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6: Here is my recent presentation on how & why to start a
#geniushour
in your classroom!
https://t.co/vFeZ889ln4
Feel free to share!
dubioseducator
Jan 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6 Much curriculum Integrated into
#geniushour
Open ended St initiated purposeful for them. Ts job: make it happen
https://t.co/POuvR7zN2B
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6 Here is
@JoyKirr
's ever popular and go-to
#geniushour
resource from
@LiveBinders
https://t.co/ZEBxS8f9TO
In reply to @JoyKirr, @LiveBinders
mrsvalencia201
Jan 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
I'm catching the tail-end of tonight's chat. Brenda Valencia, 6th grade ELA & Math
#geniushour
mrsdkrebs
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
A6 Here is a search for
#geniushour
on my teacher blog:
https://t.co/WLJw1EHRsy
gallit_z
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 9:59 PM EST
A6: Here is an index of my past
#geniushour
blog posts. Many are summaries of previous chats. Also check out
https://t.co/RtEYvuLxwd