Description
Being an educator for G/T students takes heart and hard work; but no matter how much work you put in, the real key is to make it meaningful to your students. If students can’t connect with what they’re learning, you’re wasting your valuable time and theirs. Genius hour is a creative, hands-on project that is guaranteed to make that connection! Learn how genius hour can get even your most reticent student excited and engaged.
This course will give you:
- Key elements of a dynamic genius hour
- Examples of genius hour projects
- Helpful resources for you and your students
- Tips to set up your classroom for genius hour
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Andi McNair currently teaches Gifted and Talented students at a small rural school at Bosqueville ISD in Texas. She has been a teacher for over a decade, teaching 4th/5th grade math before moving into gifted education. As a parent of gifted children, she is a strong advocate for gifted education. She regularly speaks at TAGT (Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented) and other conferences, particularly sharing her passion for innovative education. Andi is married to her high school sweetheart. They have three children and live in Waco, TX.
Marion – SWEENY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in explaining what Genius Hour is.
Kelley – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
App tools and ideas were good!
REGINA – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
very practical information
Anita – MIAMI TRACE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas and tips to incorporate Genius Hour!
Valerie – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Excellent way to engage students and facilitate an individualized student led project! Trainer was amazing!
Laura – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful course! I can’t wait to start Genius Hour with my GT students!
Maricela – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
It gave a lot of great ideas to implement to the identified GT, but I think it’s also important to remember that even those who aren’t “identified” have gifts and talents too and should be able to participate in this program.
Maria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Ideas seem fun and innovative.
Renee – LORENA ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided some great tools for students to use during Genius Hour. It also provided resources for the teacher to understand and implement Genius Hour.
Alejandro – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!!!! Good information and great resources.