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.
Jennifer – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This is a practical guide to implementing genius hour.
Marieme – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The course is fabulous I will highly recommend it for those who teach gifted learners.
Gretchen – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was great! Loved the websites given and the examples of finished projects that were shown.
Brian – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Presenter is very passionate about what she does and has great ideas. The cost behind the implementation of this feel immense especially in a school district that has limited resources.
Jennifer – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Staci – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!!
Sheri – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was amazing! It gave a clear outline as to how to implement a Genius Hour program in a classroom or school with very clear guidelines and lots of resources.
Robin – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker was very informative about the topic. Loved her enthusiasm.
Donna – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course had many resources outside of the Genius Hour concept. I wish that I taught third grade. I would love to do a Genius Hour. I think it would be awesome in the middle school in CLSD.
Debbie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Perfect for teachers wanting to implement Genius Hour. I have struggled with this and I learned so much to make my implementation of Genius Hour so much more efficient and effective.