Jen Kelly's thoughts on teaching French in the 21st Century
Written by Jennifer Kelly
Genius Hour presentation week is over!!! I’ve had notes for a blog post on my phone to-do list for… weeks? months? Alas, the spring term strikes again. Why am I always surprised by how busy we are in the final months of the school year? For what it’s worth, here are some reflections on the … Continue reading “Heure de Génie: Reflection”
Written by Jennifer Kelly
I’ve had two classes devoted to Genius Hour so far (see my previous post for details on how I’ve integrated Genius Hour into my course). There is a lot of buzz about this project, including students in other grades asking me about it! Without a doubt, one of the things students are excited about is … Continue reading “Genius Hour update: Countdown to Pitch Day”
Written by Jennifer Kelly
Cultivating Genius When I began my Cohort 21 journey back in 2012, I was grappling with how much flexibility I had to allow students to determine the content they learned vs. the content I selected to develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. I learned a lot from my research and the ensuing personalized … Continue reading “Cultivating Genius”
Written by Jennifer Kelly
On November 20-23, I attended the ACTFL annual conference for World Language teachers. Here are some takeaways: Attending a conference this big with a colleague makes a huge difference Fellow French teacher Rachel and I had such a great time spending 24/4 together!! I haven’t been this blown away since my last Cohort 21 face … Continue reading “My ACTFL Takeaways”