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”
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”