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Genius Hour update: Countdown to Pitch Day

Written by Jennifer Kelly February 1, 2015

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”

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Cultivating Genius

Written by Jennifer Kelly January 15, 2015

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”

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