Tag: Genius Hour

What Is Genius Hour? An Overview For The Classroom

TeachThought StaffApr 22, 2021

Genius hour is an approach to learning where students are guided by their own interests, background knowledge, and curiosity to learn.

The Genius Hour Design Cycle: A Process For Planning

TeachThought StaffJan 18, 2018

Some projects will clearly take longer than you have available, others are too large in scale or rely on the involvement of…

7 Pros & Cons Of Teaching With Genius Hour

What’s it like teaching with Genius Hour? Students accustomed to being told what to do, when, and how can feel uneasy without…

Genius Hour In The Classroom: 6 Principles

Terrell HeickSep 28, 2014

Genius Hour in the classroom is driven by curiosity. Critical principles include inquiry, purpose, socialization, and design.