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.
Caleb – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Genius Hour is great! Even just incorporating pieces of what Genius Hour entails is groundbreaking (like consulting experts, adding Aurasma to projects, etc.).
Cynthia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
this is a great way for students to learn
Kara – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Impactful and Meaningful
Julie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the ideas and apps presented.
Christine – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was inspirational! It gave me good ideas of how I can implement a genius hour into our schedule.
Candace – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Kristin – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
So many great tools and resources
Miguel – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
The audience need a microphone.
Kimberlee – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –
Lots of important information
Stephenie – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
I have implemented Genius Hour in the past, and this PD session reignited my excitement for this approach. I was reminded of the power of Genius Hour and the presenter provided solutions for some of the questions and struggles I was having as I design my new Genius Hour class.