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.
Nancy – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Great ideas and resources.
Tammy – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
this was insightful
Priscila – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Paula – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great info! I really enjoyed the Genius Hour idea.
Kristy – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
I think Genius Hour is a great project to incorporate into your school community!
Cecily – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and informal with ideas and strategies to implement genius hour.
Aracely – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I found it to be very helpful for middle and elementary teachers.