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.
Elsa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This sounds like a wonderful way to encourage those students who like to work independently and bring them into a more project based learning.
Heather – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the topic and the information. I would like to be able to see more of it in action (her slides) as she spoke so I can get a better visual of what she’s discussing.
Rebecca – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Andi does a detailed job explaining how to set up Genius Hour in a classroom.
Sara – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I truly loved this course for it gave me a better insight as to how I can guide my students to become problem solvers and how to research on ideas that they have a passion for. I will implement ideas given to me in this course.
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful. I have watched different videos on genius hour but implementing and being consistent is the challenge. I leaned organizational tools and new online apps/programs for presentation and research. The presenter is very passionate about the topic and really inspired me to start thinking about my space for implementation. I most connected to how I can align this with our state standards and make it purposeful but still encourage creativity and passion.
Genessa – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Genius Hour sounds so exciting, and I really loved the diversity of projects she presented at the end.
Heather – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Not sure if I will be able to implement it this year with the uncertainty of Covid but will definitely look into the idea of it working in my classroom.
Michael – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
GH would be a workable method for facilitating a GT class.
Wendy – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I love the concept presented! I teach 2nd grade and don’t think I will be able to fully implement, but can adjust to the level of my kids.
Camille – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
GREAT ideas