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May, 2013Genius Hour Chat Archive
mrsjjee Thanks for an excellent #geniushour chat! -9:00 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z #geniushour celebration!RT @GlendaStewartS: We did a math and tech night yesterday - it was great so I think this would work #geniushour -9:00 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @GlendaStewartS @tiahenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z April is a good month-spring celebration-let your Genius shine! #geniushour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @lbingley Do you have any links? Thanks! #geniushour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @hughtheteacher @ladyvolhoops @gallit_z "If It's Not a Hit, Switch" is also great http://t.co/hi4NJ1LojC #geniushour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Doing my Masters on Motivation & Learning - Passion based learning - any research articles you can share I would appreciate it! #geniushour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS RT @AngelaMaiers: Right on--it is slow, steady deep exploration that changes us. @PhoenixSchool @mrsdkrebs @BridgetLCM @JoyKirr #GeniusHour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr RT @BridgetLCM: #geniushour Some aspirations very lofty, others not so much, which is great! That's personalised learning -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM RT @JoyKirr: Different questions to ask students to get them talking about their passions: http://t.co/lcHUQmkAgp from many #geniushour teachers... -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @beckitharp We'll all be there for you! #geniushour @mrsdkrebs @gallit_z -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 RT @lbingley: @roryaileen I've used @PernilleRipp's #InnovationDay planning sheet, slightly revised, for
#geniushour http://t.co/BQd6GyJF4e -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z AWESOME CHAT EVERYONE!!! <3 TY all for joining!!! For the next hour we are going to transition to our bookchat...stick around #geniushour -8:59 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @v_lees @slolifekevin @gallit_z Yep, not what we are used to as teachers. So awesome though! It'll be GREAT! #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Hello Genius Leader- your smile in my stream made my night! @plnaugle #GeniusHour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS RT @lbingley: @BridgetLCM So fantastic! One of my students decided to find out exactly why we had school :) #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @mrsjjee I showed students some videos of other kids having #geniushour, but I have since found better videos #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr Different questions to ask students to get them talking about their passions: http://t.co/lcHUQmkAgp from many #geniushour teachers... -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour Our city devastated by earthquakes recently so a lot of projects arisen out of a sense of what we've lost in Chch #authentic -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers YEAH! RT @plnaugle: #geniushour #passiondriven Join 2013 - 10 Day Passion Challenge - Google Drive http://t.co/nQmBDxcJpo #GeniusHour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Right on--it is slow, steady deep exploration that changes us. @PhoenixSchool @mrsdkrebs @BridgetLCM @JoyKirr #GeniusHour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @TiaHenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z Me too-bit nervous because really has to evolve w/them-not too pre-planned/prescriptive #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
beckitharp @JoyKirr Thanks! That's what I think. My Ss love learning & are intrinsically motivated. Just may take some extra support.:) #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @AngelaMaiers: GeniusHour Ignite Q: What Breaks Your Heart About the World--ACT with us on that here: http://t.co/mYRJpatFC8 #geniushour -8:58 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @hughtheteacher @ladyvolhoops @gallit_z Love this video. #geniushour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
plnaugle #geniushour #passiondriven Join 2013 - 10 Day Passion Challenge - Google Drive http://t.co/k2jULp1bkz -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
gmeave RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @BridgetLCM So fantastic! One of my students decided to find out exactly why we had school :) #geniushour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @v_lees @TiaHenriksen @SLOlifeKevin @gallit_z We did a math and tech night yesterday - it was great so I think this would work #geniushour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Love this video! MT @hughtheteacher:"Obvious to You & Amazing to Others" Will help with finding a voice. http://t.co/PbkBcS044O #geniushour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee I showed Ss TED talks for inspiration, but realized that some caused shift in focus. Some were too gimmicky for #geniushour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
kkruse RT @AngelaMaiers: GeniusHour Ignite Q: What Breaks Your Heart About the World--ACT with us on that here: http://t.co/gRCR36ntw7 #GeniusHour -8:57 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @lbingley #geniushour 1 bothered by lack of kid friendly cookbooks so going to write her own, 1 bothered by how dangerous cycling is, etc -8:56 PM May 1st, 2013
MrCsays “@AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/xj5wpgILts” -8:56 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers GeniusHour Ignite Q: What Breaks Your Heart About the World--ACT with us on that here:
http://t.co/gRCR36ntw7 #GeniusHour -8:56 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @AngelaMaiers: @BridgetLCM Powerful-passion is not abt following your heart-it is abt following heartbreak& acting on that! #geniushour -8:56 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool RT @mrsdkrebs: @BridgetLCM @JoyKirr Right, & I have to learn to not force my #geniushour opinions on them. It's a long road for some of them to figure out. -8:56 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher "Obvious to You & Amazing to Others" This vid should help a with finding voice. http://t.co/DJxKUE5FRB @ladyvolhoops @gallit_z #geniushour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @GlendaStewartS @tiahenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z maybe have yr end global celebrate ur Genius Day next yr?eg Digit Cit day #geniushour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @v_lees @slolifekevin @gallit_z I am so excited for you (and your students) Val! #geniushour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
plnaugle RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS RT @Christiana1223: "@AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/x37EzJGexN" -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @BridgetLCM Powerful- passion is not about following your heart-it is about following heartbreak and acting on that! #GeniusHour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @mrsdkrebs @BridgetLCM For sure, Denise! So tough sometimes. But we are all so different, and all have such different passions. #geniushour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee RT @BridgetLCM: #geniushour This year I started my class off with the question, "what bothers you?" Worked so well. -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
ksinden @mrsdkrebs @shell_woodward #geniushour Group dependent re: public presents. Might scare/discourage if prod still a performance/end itself -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
slcornett GeniusHour is a chance 2 invite students on a Quest2Matter: http://t.co/MuWJfLgnEn The World NEEDS their contribution! #GeniusHour RT... -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @v_lees @ksinden @mrsdkrebs @RobynThiessen @gallit_z We talked about issues today. I gave Ss more time for presentations. #geniushour -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour Some aspirations very lofty, others not so much, which is great! That's personalised learning -8:55 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @BridgetLCM Ooh, I love that question! What a great way to start :) #geniushour -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
Christiana1223 "@AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/x37EzJGexN" -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @MsLHall: Absolutely! RT @JoyKirr: @beckitharp I would think spec. ed. classes would be a great place to pursue #geniushour / student passions. Yes?? -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z A5: So...only complaint re feedback/formative assessment is we wish we had more time in they day! #geniushour -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @BridgetLCM @JoyKirr Right, & I have to learn to not force my #geniushour opinions on them. It's a long road for some of them to figure out. -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @MsLHall Yeah!!! #GeniusHour -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler RT @lbingley: @roryaileen I've used @PernilleRipp's #InnovationDay planning sheet, slightly revised, for #geniushour http://t.co/BQd6GyJF4e -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Absolutely! RT @JoyKirr: @beckitharp I would think spec. ed. classes would be a great place to pursue #geniushour / student passions. Yes?? -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour This year I started my class off with the question, "what bothers you?" Worked so well. -8:54 PM
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tcockrum @roryaileen @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler My structure blog from beginning of year: http://t.co/4ONErWpJWF #geniushour -8:54 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @roryaileen I've used @PernilleRipp's #InnovationDay planning sheet, slightly revised, for #geniushour http://t.co/BQd6GyJF4e -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @beckitharp I would think spec. ed. classes would be a great place to pursue #geniushour / student passions. Yes?? -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller Hey #geniushour! Tomorrow #INeLearn chat re: teach w/o textbooks (or w/less reliance) 8pm EST. Luv 2cu there! -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Always-me too! RT @mrsdkrebs: @AngelaMaiers Im trying to scale up #geniushour, Angela! http://t.co/t305z6Zt4d #GeniusHour -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @JoyKirr @bsbsack My thoughts exactly! Twitter chats = Speed Dating for Educators! http://t.co/oisqNuqq9K #geniushour -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @ksinden @mrsdkrebs @robynthiessen @gallit_z Wr also did class review/troubleshoot sessions after projects to brainstorm fixes #geniushour -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Great point! RT @BridgetLCM: @mrsjjee #geniushour We do too. Much more successful with some scaffolding re timeframe #GeniusHour -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @v_lees: ... it fits in w/learning intentions for portfolio-no official grades from me either. #geniushour -8:53 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @roryaileen @phoenixschool I have blogged exactly how I do mine at http://t.co/C9QUNIBDuf #geniushour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers GeniusHour is a chance 2 invite students on a Quest2Matter: http://t.co/KRdYfMiS5o The World NEEDS their contribution! #GeniusHour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @gallit_z A5 I would have loved to have given my S's more time-1project each term was not enough.They loved it though, of course #geniushour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @mrsjjee #geniushour We do too. Much more successful with some scaffolding re timeframe -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @beckitharp - @bluebirdcat and I have inclusive classes, all of our students participate, with various levels of assistance #geniushour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z All kinds of Sts in our class. All participate! RT @beckitharp: Just curious, anyone doing #geniushour w/ special ed. classes? #geniushour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
findingDulcinea When giving feedback, you owe it to the recipient to be constructive but blunt; otherwise its not a learning oppty. #GeniusHour -8:52 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler If anyone has an assign. plan/ write up for doing g hour please share. Want to see how u structure #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @bsbsack Not yet! Try to keep up with this #geniushour feed, though - yikes! (And hooray!) -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs @ksinden @robynthiessen it fits in w/learning intentions for portfolio-no official grades from me either. #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee RT @gallit_z: RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/BcVp0afIWr #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri @JoyKirr I have a few of those too. That's why I introduced them to coding. #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 Don't have to look far to see thisRT @roryaileen: @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
CareerRocket RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions:
http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/BcVp0afIWr #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @AngelaMaiers I'm trying to scale up #geniushour, Angela! http://t.co/vraXPFlxV0 -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @JoyKirr #geniushour Passion is essential isn't it? Some of things they've chosen don't float my boat at all but that's ok.Yay for mentors -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr Looks like lots of our issues stem from not enough time talking with students individually. Sounds familiar! #geniushour -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Very cool! RT @mrsjjee: Planning to have a few Ss from 3 diff. schools present their #geniushour projects at a local college. -8:51 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley Same! RT @iamkesler: @shell_woodward Several. They present however they want. Movie, formal, outside..whatever makes sense. #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z me too!!! RT @MsLHall: Agreed! MT @JoyKirr: A5-what isnt working in my #geniushour-I need more TIME to talk Ss.... #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 RT @mrsjjee: @v_lees @gallit_z I really like to comment via GDocs. Great conversation starter. #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @TiaHenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z Toying w/that and few other ideas getting ready next yr for #geniushour block -So excited! -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013🎉
beckitharp Just curious, anyone doing #geniushour w/ special ed. classes? -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee Planning to have a few Ss from 3 diff. schools present their #geniushour projects at a local college. -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @TiaHenriksen @v_lees @SLOlifeKevin @gallit_z yes - a Genius Fair - great way to enhance the learning community #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @gallit_z Thanks, Gallit! I missed that on the wiki, downloading right now :) #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi #geniushour gr8 way 2 provide quick & interactive reflection is through @padlet or have S do @scoopit & other S reply 2 1 of their curations -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
cordym RT @AngelaMaiers: #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
shell_woodward RT @BridgetLCM: #geniushour We have a big exhibition. Invite grandparents and families. Big deal. Food etc! So fun! -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall We are starting our next #geniushour project next week. Students are already talking about it. :) -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z fabulous!! RT @BridgetLCM: #geniushour We have a big exhibition. Invite grandparents and families. Big deal. Food etc! So fun! #geniushour -8:50 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers #geniushour Found this question more helpful in guiding students toward true passions: http://t.co/SOoOeHrzfl -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @lbingley @JoyKirr That is what happened to some of my Ss - helped by suggesting to find extensions to topic. #geniushour -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @BridgetLCM: #geniushour We have a big exhibition. Invite grandparents and families. Big deal. Food etc! So fun! -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour We have a big exhibition. Invite grandparents and families. Big deal. Food etc! So fun! -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @shell_woodward My 12th graders do one big project. #geniushour -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @lbingley there is a great creativity rubric on the wiki http://t.co/1rRCdPoKN8 #geniushour -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @JoyKirr That is so awesome! Next stage, encourage students to consult with experts. Love it! #geniushour -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs Hooray She'll never forget! MT @JoyKirr: I was able to have a student Skype with a member of the US Coast Guard for her #geniushour project! -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013
bsbsack Darn! Missed #geniushour tonight -8:49 PM May 1st, 2013😕
PhoenixSchool RT @TiaHenriksen @v_lees @slolifekevin @gallit_z I think a #geniushour celebration evening of ALL. We did ours in AM, on way to work. Great -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @shell_woodward #geniushour Our Ss do one big three term project in Y8 as the culmination/ celebration of primary sch learning -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z good ideas! RT @mrmatera: Ask around, Ps, Ts, call or write companies. You would be surprised what happens... #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
ksinden @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs @v_lees @robynthiessen #geniushour - sorry-off the topic -sr History project I was describing. Don't grade genius hour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsdkrebs @ksinden @robynthiessen @gallit_z I don't grade until reports -just comments.Kids used to out now. Don't ask anymore #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall I'm back! Agreed! MT @JoyKirr: A5-what isn't working in my #geniushour-I need more TIME to talk S that aren't as inspired. -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @tcockrum That is awesome. I've been playing around w/that idea lately. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon RT @tcockrum: A5: Students that choose a poor project & refuse to change even though they are clearly not motivated by it. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler RT @JoyKirr: A5 - what isn't working in my #geniushour - I need more TIME to talk to the kids that aren't as inspired. To help them find their passions. -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @shell_woodward I do 1 per semester...so 2 per year, but they can continue the first one if they really love it. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @gallit_z I agree with you, Gallit! Although I did have some students and parents looking for a rubric #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @v_lees @gallit_z Just discovered audio feedback on Google docs... Looking into that today! #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
beckyshy A5: I think I need to build in more time for individual meeting times with Ss. Right now all of our feedback occurs in groups #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @shell_woodward A huge range. Projs last a week to a year, depending on age. Usually oral presos, polished or informal. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @gallit_z I need to accept that "I'm fine" is not a good answer. I have to get into deeper convos w/Ss. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr I was able to have a student Skype with a member of the US Coast Guard for her #geniushour project! -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @shell_woodward Several. They present however they want. Movie, formal, outside..whatever makes sense. #geniushour -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @shell_woodward Last year, I did it somewhat differently. I only taught the kids for 100min/wk so they did 1 #geniushour project each term. -8:48 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @mrmatera: RT @roryaileen: @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum A5: Students that choose a poor project & refuse to change even though they are clearly not motivated by it. #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
eliza_peterson RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM RT @roryaileen: @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon Sorry for filling your Twitter with my Tweets, without warning! Sort of fell into a #geniushour chat! Great convo and inspiring discussion. -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr A5 - what isn't working in my #geniushour - I need more TIME to talk to the kids that aren't as inspired. To help them find their passions. -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @lbingley @JoyKirr I give general deadlines for proposal, monthly journal entries, presentations, and self-reflections. #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
Angel_Allarie Loop hole #501 guys its the new drug day thats actually drug free #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @mrsdkrebs @v_lees @ksinden @RobynThiessen I don't do any grading when it comes to #geniushour...It is all abt the love of learning :) -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @mrsjjee #geniushour Gdocs is great for this and especially now you can do voice comments! Too cool! -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @AngelaMaiers Will do - they'll be excited to see their Genius is getting press! lol #geniushour -8:47 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @gallit_z I would like to try audio feedback on google docs, blogs, patent critique, more than 1 peer review #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley A5: I would like to incorporate student blogging into the equation, and self-reflection more often than just at end #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @mrsjjee: @v_lees @gallit_z I really like to comment via GDocs. Great conversation starter. #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee RT @JoyKirr: @AppEducationFox @mrvaudrey @jstevens009 #geniushour is STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. http://t.co/Nu3ZwFB5EC -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @TiaHenriksen: @v_lees @slolifekevin @gallit_z I think a #geniushour celebration evening of ALL (or favourite) projects would be great! -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
cbeyerle RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
mrmatera RT @roryaileen: @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler RT @roryaileen: @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @gallit_z: MT @TiaHenriksen: ...Absolutely, modeling our learning and our learning from our mistakes is paramount. #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @v_lees @slolifekevin @gallit_z I think a #geniushour celebration evening of ALL (or favourite) projects would be great! -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
shell_woodward #geniushour I'm curious...do your Ss create several products per year or one big one? How do they share their products? -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @PhoenixSchool #geniushour I think this is still a challenge for me; I want them to experience success so find it v hard to "let" them fail -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Epic fails are crucial for epic wins in learning! #geniushour -8:46 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @v_lees @ksinden @robynthiessen @gallit_z That's why I so hate grades! "Ungraded Students" via @hadleyif http://t.co/QidddWJg1Z #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @v_lees @gallit_z I really like to comment via GDocs. Great conversation starter. #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @BridgetLCM @JoyKirr great idea - thanks #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @PhoenixSchool @iamkesler Absolutely! We celebrate the learning that we gain from failure in my class! Epic Fails we call them! #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
mrmatera Ask around, Ps, Ts, call or write companies. You would be surprised what happens. My composition class working with Pepsi #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @aliciamansfield Full year. #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool RT @AppEducationFox: @mrvaudrey @jstevens009 But perhaps the question shld be: How can #geniushour inspire deep learning in my classroom? ;) -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @TiaHenriksen: ...Absolutely, modeling our learning and our learning from our mistakes is paramount. #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @AppEducationFox @mrvaudrey @jstevens009 #geniushour is STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. http://t.co/Nu3ZwFB5EC -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @TiaHenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z Also thinking of parents coming in as guest speakers #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @JoyKirr This is something I'd like to incorporate. We gave our kids a "deadline" but some are finished and some are not #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @JoyKirr @gwen_rumberger My first presenter is Friday. He is weeks ahead of the others, but excited to start something new #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @AppEducationFox @MrVaudrey @jstevens009 The Big Question can be difficult for some-the more they question-the more they'lllearn #geniushour -8:45 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Q5: What isn’t working? What changes will you make to the way in which you give feedback? #geniushour -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @TiaHenriksen @slolifekevin @gallit_z Been thinking about that too-might consider celebration evening next yr #geniushour -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
davidmcgraw “@findingDulcinea: Feedback is oxygen to me. Two mins of quality feedback can radically improve my direction. #GeniusHour” <<--Breathe it in -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum I also did my own #20time #geniushour project to inspire the kids. http://t.co/GuDNbHjm1Y -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @gwen_rumberger Have tried time frames... Found it works better without. Our kids present "when ready." #geniushour Messy, but good! -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @KayBisaillon @mrmatera @gallit_z @ncarroll24 Absolutely, modeling our learning and our learning from our mistakes is paramount. #geniushour -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool RT @iamkesler Does anyone have students present or reflect why they may have failed? #geniushour Absolutely.They were veryclear,what2change -8:44 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @beckyshy #geniushour great idea to use parents and other community members as mentors -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri RT @beckyshy: I find experts within the school, invite people in that arent teachers and also ask around about teachers spouses #geniushour -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
MrVaudrey @AppEducationFox Yeah… wha? #geniushour is about asking big questions? -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
TiaHenriksen @SLOlifeKevin @gallit_z Absolutely- I think parents are often an untapped resource. #geniushour -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
gwen_rumberger #GeniusHour Jumping in! Should I put a time frame on it? 2 weeks? @JoyKirr -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @shell_woodward good to know - I am excited about this and I want my students to be as well #GeniusHour -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
ksprowal RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @ksinden @robynthiessen @gallit_z sounds good-are kids too easy on themselves to get the 'A'? #geniushour -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Even genius needs to sleep--nite my friend! @mrslrausch #GeniusHour -8:43 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @beckyshy: I find experts within the school, invite people in that aren't teachers and also ask around about teachers spouses #geniushour -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @ncarroll24 Ahh--you made my day! Make the worlds day and have ur students share their genius here: http://t.co/gRCR36ntw7 #GeniusHour -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen This was perfect! I am introducing the idea of "10% time" to my team today. GREAT resources. Perfect timing. THANKS! #geniushour -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @AngelaMaiers #geniushour Will do! -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
beckyshy I find experts within the school, invite people in that aren't teachers and also ask around about teachers spouses #geniushour -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @BridgetLCM Yes, mentors for #geniushour is on my VIP list for next year...! -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
AppEducationFox @mrvaudrey @jstevens009 But perhaps the question shld be: How can #geniushour inspire deep learning in my classroom? ;) -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @JoyKirr: @gallit_z @Jstevens009 @tcockrum I know two teachers on #geniushour have made a parent survey for starting to get mentors...Names escape me! -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
slcornett @iamkesler Yahoo! #GeniusHour trending -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM RT @AppEducationFox: @MrVaudrey @jstevens009 yes! That is the first step. Ask the big question. That is now your #geniushour question :) -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
msspeducate RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch Just can't stay awake any longer...getting too old. Thanks for the great chat!! #geniushour -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @lbingley much more interesting & kids didn't care what I thought anymore-interested in peer response/Ques. #geniushour Huge pride/ownership -8:42 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @JoyKirr #geniushour My Ss have teacher mentors which works so well. Mentors are so impt. -8:41 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @BridgetLCM PLEASE have students submit their genius project here: http://t.co/gRCR36ntw7 #GeniusHour -8:41 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley RT @mrsdkrebs: RT @KayBisaillon: @mrsdkrebs @dogilicious - you give both- coloring book and blank page and guide gently :) #geniushour -8:41 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler #geniushour is trending :) http://t.co/3WCEU0WNel -8:41 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @KayBisaillon: @mrsdkrebs @dogilicious - you give both- coloring book and blank page and guide gently :) #geniushour -8:41 PM May 1st, 2013
AppEducationFox @MrVaudrey @jstevens009 yes! That is the first step. Ask the big question. That is now your #geniushour question :) -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @mrmatera @gallit_z @ncarroll24 me too! Love gamification! http://t.co/NcPaTB2TD8 #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon @mrsdkrebs @dogilicious - you give both- coloring book and blank page and guide gently :) #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @AngelaMaiers: PLEASE share ur students genius project here: http://t.co/zaqYyS26WK The WORLD needs their contributions #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers RT @findingDulcinea: Students submit #GeniusHour projects Quest2Matter will have them published to world http://t.co/tf4dOStiGl #GeniusHour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM @slcornett #geniushour Thanks! I love it too- ha ha! -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @ncarroll24 Challenge students to work on sales pitch-aword choice /tone. Quote?Didn't fail-discovered 10 ways X didn't work #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
karenklores This is essential! RT @gallit_z: @iamkesler "My students will also present their struggles...we celebrate their perseverance!" #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @gallit_z @Jstevens009 @tcockrum I know two teachers on #geniushour have made a parent survey for starting to get mentors...Names escape me! -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @AngelaMaiers Thank YOU! You are such an inspiration & have made a diff to my students and me! We love #Youmatter & #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @gallit_z @Jstevens009 Some kids find their own, others I help research. Only had 1 expert say no. #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @roryaileen Excellent, thank you so much for sharing! That is great! #geniushour -8:40 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour We do big passion projects with our Y8s/ 7thgraders before they go to high school in Y9. 3 terms wrk- rite of passage! -8:39 PM May 1st, 2013
SLOlifeKevin @gallit_z Parents are key for experts. I put out what we’re doing and they jump on it. Usually someone knows someone #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
BridgetLCM #geniushour Bridget fr New Zealand. Just found this chat by sheer good fortune. I know I'm late but looking forward to learning fr you. -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
findingDulcinea Many students who submit #GeniusHour projects to Quest2Matter will have them analyzed & published. http://t.co/jFVE4iPJt6 -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @iamkesler I told them that failure doesn't = the end of the world. I wanna know why they failed and how they can fix it. #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
LoriRiedel We are going to trying Skyping with another library class as a form of feedback next year. We are both newbies! #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
lesliedwards Adult esl computer teacher here, I'm inspired by all you beautiful, positive souls!! #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @beverleybunker absolutely - there is growth for sure though - love my students - they put up with my nonsense all the time #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri MT @findingDulcinea: Been working for 30 years Feedback is oxygen to me Two mins quality feedback radically improve my direction #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @Jstevens009: @tcockrum Love that! I need to find some experts for my kids! How do y'all get the experts involved? #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon RT @PaulSolarz: @gallit_z @MrParkMusic My 5th grade students' #GeniusHour projects: http://t.co/okiJ2V67r5 I'm so proud of them! -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
Joli_Barker #sbgchat #denchat #txed #tlap #ntchat #geniushour #edchat New Fearless Measurement Lesson http://t.co/4OFK01C19g -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @gallit_z @ncarroll24 And Ss should be given opportunities to redo for their learning. Part of process. http://t.co/LoS1ZGit4z #geniushour -8:38 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @ncarroll24 thank you so much for sharing! #GeniusHour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
mrlamteacher @EMSCarlson @JoyKirr @jmattmiller Thanks for all the mentions #geniushour . Been busy with coaching lately, will get back to updating blog! -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler Does anyone have students present or reflect why they may have failed? #geniushour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Brilliance from my partner in crime! @findingDulcinea: Feedback is oxygen to me. 2min of quality feedback radically improves #GeniusHour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @gwen_rumberger Just jump in and enjoy :) Your Sts will love it! Get them to blog abt it every once in a while #geniushour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
teachermrskhan Oops! RT @teachermrskhan: @JoyKirr @mrsdkrebs hard for me too to unlearn that messy is NOT okay! Embrace it. #geniushour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
mrmatera @gallit_z @ncarroll24 Learning from mistakes can be valuable. Wish we could structure school in such a way to make that known #geniushour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
PaulSolarz @gallit_z @MrParkMusic My 5th grade students' #GeniusHour projects: http://t.co/okiJ2V67r5 I'm so proud of them! -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 RT @mrsdkrebs: "Honoring Genius Now!" via @angelamaiers http://t.co/EOuponTtRm #geniushour -8:37 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @gallit_z I have to head out so I'll miss the book chat - enjoy! #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
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lbingley Yes!! RT @gallit_z: @ncarroll24 We need to let them know that is ok too! Making mistakes is all a part of the learning exp!!! #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
shell_woodward RT @gallit_z: nice!MT @MrParkMusic: A4 putting our #geniushour projects on a google site to be shared with our school/parents,then the world. #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @MrParkMusic Another music teacher! @4BetterEducatio - here's another music teacher trying #geniushour ! -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 @tcockrum @gallit_z agreed. It has made career day obsolete for my Ss because it's personalized from a true expert #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @ncarroll24 We need to let them know that is ok too! Making mistakes is all a part of the learning exp!!! #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen Just wrote this post: Twitter Chats: Speed Dating for Educators. http://t.co/oisqNuqq9K #geniushour Definitely need the archive for this one -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon #geniushour A4: peer feedback and self reflection are very powerful! #geniushour -8:36 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers RT @EMSCarlson @findingDulcinea "Feedback is oxygen to me." Wow. That's a powerful and quotable statement. Copyright it. #GeniusHour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @GlendaStewartS We can keep trying together! It's not really their fault that it's so hard for them... #geniushour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
teachermrskhan Love! RT @teachkiwi: @gallit_z A4: I started a class twitter acct @MsWsJedi And thinking about our own version of TEDtalks #geniushour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Yes! RT @ncarroll24: A4: Feedback has been peers only (& me). Need to share with the world. #geniushour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Beautiful post from R very own genius leader @mrsdkrebs Genius Hour Let UR Students Challenge Themselves http://t.co/y5AkcxiF84 #GeniusHour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
katekorber RT @AngelaMaiers: Absolutely! RT @hughtheteacher: Genius Hour is Personalized Learning! http://t.co/TQRgo5651l #GeniusHour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z nice!MT @MrParkMusic: A4 putting our #geniushour projects on a google site to be shared with our school/parents,then the world. #geniushour -8:35 PM May 1st, 2013
EMSCarlson @findingDulcinea "Feedback is oxygen to me." Wow. That's a powerful and quotable statement. Copyright it. #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
NCAATourney2k13 RT @roryaileen: @AngelaMaiers Messy learning is the best! http://t.co/lMpfopeiwp #geniushour http://t.co/NcPaTB2TD8 -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 @GlendaStewartS nice! Pretty much my style. I knew it was best for my Ss so I just dove in. Well worth the risk #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees RT @AngelaMaiers: RT @coffeechugbooks: @AngelaMaiers #GeniusHour my kids are awesome. In many ways #choose2matter is a genius hour class for me. #GeniusHour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @GlendaStewartS Yes, keep trying. They have so very much to unlearn! #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 A4: Feedback has been peers only (& me). Need to share with the world. Worry about those that feel bad about GH that went awry.#geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @iamkesler Whenever I have time during a weekend, I try to follow comments4kids & comment so I don't feel bad asking for a few! #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @v_lees Yes, I agree! We haven't presented #geniushour yet, but I had this experience with #InnovationDay last year. Amazing to see! -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
findingDulcinea Been working for 30 years. Feedback is oxygen to me. Two mins of quality feedback can radically improve my direction. #GeniusHour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
EMSCarlson @GlendaStewartS @mrsdkrebs Good that we try and that we experiment and try again. #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z I want to do more of this! MT @SLOlifeKevin: A4 any time I can bring in experts #geniushour -8:34 PM May 1st, 2013
teachermrskhan @JoyKirr @mrsdkrebs hard for me too to unlearn that messy is okay! #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @gallit_z Adult mentors should be an "expert" in the area of learning needed to complete the project. #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker MT @AngelaMaiers: The genius IS the learner not the final product/project. Honor the learner at all times esp when it gets hard #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
gwen_rumberger #geniushour advice to a newby teacher of genius hour? Please. -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs "Honoring Genius Now!" via @angelamaiers http://t.co/EOuponTtRm #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
4BetterEducatio @mrsdkrebs Agreed. Could i work to incorporate their ideas for what i/they teach/ learn in those 10 mins? #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @mrsdkrebs it went flat - didn't know what to do - just too outside their box I think - I will try again - some great help here #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @AngelaMaiers: The genius IS the learner not the product/project. http://t.co/b75kIEEKB4 #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
MrParkMusic A4: hi! I'm joe! We are putting our #geniushour projects on a google site to be shared with our school and parents , then the world. -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsdkrebs I love how the presentations became more like seminars w/discussion than just showcasing #geniushour Big Stud engagement ! -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon @JoyKirr @lbingley @mrsjjee - admittedly I may have been too! It is always easier to have someone else do the thinking for you! #geniushour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
MKaulbach RT @AngelaMaiers: Remember Genius is Wonderfully Messy: http://t.co/M2IzZXtkMA embrace the struggle as teachers/learners #GeniusHour -8:33 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs MT @AngelaMaiers: The genius IS the learner not the product/project. Honor the learner at all times-esp when it gets hard #geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
SLOlifeKevin A4 any time I can bring in experts, I would do that. Parents, when instructed how, can provide plentiful, effective feedback. #geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Spot on! RT @PhoenixSchool: Feedback is 2 help st go deeper,clarify thinking, learn 2seek resources. Doesnt happen magically #GeniusHour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher RT @gallit_z: RT @lbingley: A4: We have drawn parents in with some at home planning, but Ss also give peer feedback. #geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @AngelaMaiers @mrsjjee @kaybisaillon I've noticed that kids are developing more dedication and drive each time we have #geniushour. Love! -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi @RobynThiessen what's the book chat?#geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @shell_woodward awesome :) share to the hashtag later! #geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
robinwb Sign up for a page on the Global #geniushour wiki through @RobynThiessen https://t.co/AfWm8WJtvB #GeniusHour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Off to PJ Story time at our local library with the kiddos... will try to pop in when I can. Great chat tonight everyone! #geniushour -8:32 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @lbingley: A4: We have drawn parents in with some at home planning, but Ss also give peer feedback. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @iamkesler #comments4kids to get feedback on blog posts, et. al, from others. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 RT @findingDulcinea: RT @RobynThiessen: @gallit_z @joykirr Even failure is learning! Ss. aren't always successful! Nor am I!! #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool RT @AngelaMaiers: Remember Genius is Wonderfully Messy: http://t.co/M2IzZXtkMA embrace the struggle as teachers/learners #GeniusHour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @BCTELA @robynthiessen @gallit_z would love to hear more of use in sr SS-PBL transition hard sometimes. Looking for ideas #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @tcockrum @JoyKirr @lbingley @mrsjjee Ss do wky self assess. during projects; they have to set goals and tasks for the week. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Some of our students are enjoying freedom and need questioning while most are presenting regularly when ready. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
shell_woodward So much fantastic information! I'm a #geniushour newbie here... Ss are giving 1st product presentations this week. Great experience so far! -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
beckitharp I have to be able to adjust when something isn't working. It is important that I give Ss that same freedom. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers The genius IS the learner not the product/project. Honor the learner at all times-esp when it gets hard http://t.co/peSEQjZ6rb #GeniusHour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @iamkesler: A4 #Commentsforkids? Ive never used it, but I see it all over Twitter. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
beckyshy Great idea! "@tcockrum: A4: I have students get an adult mentor for feedback too. Some are better than others. #geniushour" -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
findingDulcinea A4: To get outside feedback, ask kids to blog about their #GeniusHour projects then Tweet them w/ #comments4kids or other hashtag -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z From who? anyone? MT @tcockrum: A4: I have students get an adult mentor for feedback too. Some are better than others. #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @KayBisaillon cool! will keep this in mind! #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @JoyKirr What a great resource - thanks #geniushour -8:31 PM May 1st, 2013
jeff_shoemaker RT @AngelaMaiers: #Genius @teachkiwi @beverleybunker @scoopit for #geniushour http://t.co/yRYEXEHzEa this may have a lot of the resources #GeniusHour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
millerg6 A4. #geniushour Some of the best feedback comes via blog comments-some local & some global;some from peers & some from teachers & experts. -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @AngelaMaiers: this is what builds their genius #habitudes - perseverance, adaptability, passion Keep it up! #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler A4 Commentsforkids? I've never used it, but I see it all over Twitter. #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley A4: We have drawn parents in with some at home planning, but Ss also give peer feedback. We will share with school in June #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri A4 Perhaps we need our own group for comments / sharing to build a PLN for students #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool #geniushour To me feedback is 2 help st go deeper, clarify their thinking, learn where to seek resources. Doesn't just happen magically. -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi @gallit_z A4: I started a class twitter acct @MsWsJedi (plz fllw). And thinking about our own version of TEDtalks #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @dogilicious @KayBisaillon Yes, I have a similar prob, but do we keep giving them coloring books and limits? Or do we push? #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees RT @roryaileen: @v_lees @RobynThiessen @gallit_z I use Facebook groups and Trello for this. http://t.co/YTbgCHgP6M #geniushour http://t.co/E2XqZ6EDc6 -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum A4: I have students get an adult mentor for feedback too. Some are better than others. #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @beverleybunker Some of my kids did google forms to ask for help on projects. I've had parents conferencing with kids too! #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri A4 blogging their experiences? glogster their work? #comments4kids #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon @jmattmiller @mrslrausch I liked creating a @voicethread with all the finished info- everyone contributed a "did you know"? #geniushour -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 A4: I've been able to bring in professionals in certain fields to give feedback & support to groups during #geniushour. They're the experts -8:30 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @roryaileen @robynthiessen @gallit_z Looks interesting-will have to check it out -thanks! #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 COOL? RT @hughtheteacher: What do you think the feedback was for our students? VIDEO! http://t.co/rM8Ih4O1hp #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
beckyshy I give feedback, I invite other teachers to come give feedback, and most importantly Ss fellow classmates #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @roryaileen Yes Ma'am! #GeniusHour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @gallit_z Have to begin my commute home, hopefully I will make it home for the book chat! #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher @gallit_z A4 Feedback from self, peers in class & around world, teachers, & awesome pln on #comments4kids #sd36learn & #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @slcornett @robynthiessen I heard that from @TechNinjaTodd He said it was very effective in his classroom. #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @KayBisaillon @lbingley @mrsjjee -this is what builds their genius #habitudes - perseverance, adaptability,
passion Keep it up! #GeniusHour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @JoyKirr @lbingley @mrsjjee I've had 1 or 2 kids request that I give them more "deadlines" to help them stay on task. #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker RT @gallit_z: Q4 Who gives feedback to your Ss? How do we get more people providing feedback for Ss? (Parents, peers, experts) #geniushour -8:29 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller RT @AngelaMaiers: A4: So glad we are talking about how learning is messy. A critical part of the #geniushour experience #MessyMatters #GeniusHour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
slcornett Remember Genius is Wonderfully Messy: http://t.co/ijX8rILx74 embrace the struggle as teachers/learners #GeniusHour RT @angelamaiers -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @AngelaMaiers Messy learning is the best! http://t.co/lMpfopeiwp #geniushour http://t.co/NcPaTB2TD8 -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @teachermrskhan Is it bec/ they are so USED to doing things that way? Sharing end product w/ others so important to them. #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
dustin7carson RT @AngelaMaiers: A4: So glad we are talking about how learning is messy. A critical part of the #geniushour experience #MessyMatters #GeniusHour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @gallit_z: Q4:Who gives feedback to your Ss in GH? How do we get more people providing feedback for Ss? #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious RT @KayBisaillon: limitless choice =stress reminded me kids who cant draw on blank pge, need coloring bk #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @jmattmiller two weeks of only genius hour, then present this Friday, so there was a set time limit. That helped some. #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsjjee my students love it but hesitant to present 1st one-insecure, then excited about 2nd but rushed-work on this next yr #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Remember Genius is Wonderfully Messy: http://t.co/M2IzZXtkMA embrace the struggle as teachers/learners #GeniusHour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
grammasheri @karenklores A poster from @mrsdkrebs on failing http://t.co/zbVLAELrVp #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher 1 of our students who created the video has a lot of learning needs yet presented confidently to his peers. engaged audience too #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi @JoyKirr:@gallit_z @aimee_gale checking out this #geniushour archive, 4 sure!Keep sending links 2 gr8 & 💡resources!Send 2me 2&I'll @scoopit -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @lbingley @mrsjjee I would've probably been that "poor dude" back in the 80s... #geniushour -8:28 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @JoyKirr @lbingley This helped them ground their ideas. (2/2) #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Q4:Who gives feedback to your Ss in GH? How do we get more people providing feedback for Ss? (Parents, peers, experts, etc.) #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @4BetterEducatio it's hard to master a topic in ten minute chunks of time #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @jmattmiller I read their every other day posts, remind them of when we're presenting...ours is a little more structured. #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @msespowalker good idea as well - thanks #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @hughtheteacher: RT @RobynThiessen I think that I mentioned to one class that they are being graded by the world. #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
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tcockrum @jmattmiller @gallit_z Check out a recent podcast I did on this as well: http://t.co/EwnXEgoPnr #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon @lbingley @mrsjjee similar experience- limitless choice =stress reminded me kids who can't draw on blank pge, need coloring bk #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler A3 Made a decision not to have my Ss reflect until after the project. Time is an issue with me. Maybe reflect @ home next year? #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @beverleybunker I think that is probably where I went wrong - will try again :-) good advice from everyone = thanks #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller Great @angelamaiers advice on #geniushour projects! http://t.co/Uxk2i2Pk9a "Passion is infectious" -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
ncarroll24 @JoyKirr @RobynThiessen I need to update my page! Hope to do that this weekend. Great site Robyn! #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @teachermrskhan Yep! Honestly, they have to unlearn so much be open to the concept - they need time to become creative! #geniushour -8:27 PM May 1st, 2013
slcornett @iamkesler That is beautiful. And we are all being graded by the world. I love that! #Geniushour @RobynThiessen -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @KayBisaillon @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee Yes-bit of a struggle first time through but I think it is important for ownership #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @gallit_z I completely agree, it can take focus and attention away from their learning, and also make it feel like "work" #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers RT @mrslrausch @RobynThiessen: told st. that I dont grade the project, I look at their learning statements and reflections! #GeniusHour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
4BetterEducatio @AngelaMaiers Any thoughts on only having 10 mins every 6 days to designate for #geniushour? I still think it's worth it -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
EMSCarlson @mrsdkrebs @iamkesler @RobynThiessen "being graded by the world" is a really powerful concept. #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @SLOlifeKevin: A3 feedback has to happen along the way. Students are always willing to share their work w/ u. #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher RT @RobynThiessen I think that I mentioned to one class that they are being graded by the world. #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious Nice!RT @iamkesler: @RobynThiessen I think that I mentioned to one class that they are being graded by the world. #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @lbingley @mrsjjee I had two girls in tears last year. They "needed" the structure they'd been given too many years in a row... #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @Jstevens009 I will go for it too - that's one of things I do well - for better or worse #geniushour -8:26 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT @iamkesler: @RobynThiessen I think that I mentioned to one class that they are being graded by the world. #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers A4: So glad we are talking about how learning is messy. A critical part of the #geniushour experience #MessyMatters #GeniusHour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @iamkesler @mrsdkrebs agreed. I don't have problems with ungraded assessments. Most work in my class is a work in progress. #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher RT @v_lees @hughtheteacher I agree-had kids worried theyd fail b/c couldnt get barcodes to work but could share why=learning #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee 1st time I was nervous as stud. didn't want my feedback-said I should see
presentation fresh eyes #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch Same! RT @RobynThiessen: I told the st. that I dont grade the project, I look at their learning statements and reflections! #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @RobynThiessen I think that I mentioned to one class that they are being 'graded' by the world. #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @lbingley yes...that is what most are doing (me too)...I just want to make sure that they aren't having to report too often #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller @mrslrausch So how do you keep them accountable? Looking for ideas. #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher What do you think the feedback was for our students? VIDEO! http://t.co/qQlFUUa7Z6 #geniushour -8:25 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @iamkesler thanks - I probably didn't do that as well as I could have - I wanted it to be about their ideas #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
teachermrskhan Love hearing that it's not all smooth sailing, having a heck of a time with our gr. 4 s in library! Too focussed on end product #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @hughtheteacher I agree-had kids worried they'd fail because couldn't get their barcodes to work but could share why=learning #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @mrsdkrebs I think they realize it's not for a grade, but I've never said so. I would hope they would take it as serious. #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller @gallit_z In @InstTechTalk podcast, they suggest reporting via student blog http://t.co/tGpP6IMOgS #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool A3 Think feedback comes from teacher dialog using with kids, maybe more with then reporting so much. Also verbal sharing w group #geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @iamkesler I told the st. that I don't grade the project, I look at their learning statements and reflections!
#geniushour -8:24 PM May 1st, 2013
http://t.co/E2XqZ6EDc6 -8:23 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @gallit_z @joykirr Even failure is learning! Ss. aren't always successful! Nor am I!! #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers RT @JoyKirr: Sign up for a page on the Global #geniushour wiki through @RobynThiessen https://t.co/V7ElkGK41V #GeniusHour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @JoyKirr: Great way to get feedback - sign up for a pg on the Global #geniushour via @RobynThiessen https://t.co/3EiJuKRzg9 #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee RT @JoyKirr: Great way to get feedback - sign up for a page on the Global #geniushour wiki through @RobynThiessen https://t.co/Lt0TzRK3SN -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @hughtheteacher by reporting do you mean putting their reflections down on a blog or paper? #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @lbingley Yeah, one of my kids said that he needed rubrics and guidelines. I'm learning. I need to not take it personally. #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @roryaileen Rory, I think that's why the presentation is so important. #Geniushour covers all the language arts standards. -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @EMSCarlson @jmattmiller @mrlamteacher So much in my own school I don't know about! Need to keep sharing #geniushour successes. -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @mrslrausch LOL--remember that is the #Habitude of adaptability! #GeniusHour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
SLOlifeKevin A3 feedback has to happen along the way. Students are always willing to share their work w/ u. It doesn’t have to be a report #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z A3: I try not to get t them to report out too much...but if I don't get them to blog/doc the process, I worry I will miss opp #geniushour -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi @beverleybunker here's my @scoopit for #geniushour http://t.co/TokopnFlPX this may have a lot of the
resources -8:22 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 A3: the great part about #geniushour is that I'm not teaching- I'm learning. Therefore, I'm giving constant feedback all day long -8:21 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z MT @JoyKirr: @millerg6 I just dont like badges or extrinsic motivation... The kids doing #geniushour get their own accolades... #geniushour -8:21 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @iamkesler What do you think they would do if you said, "No, I'm not grading it. You are free to learn for yourself."? #geniushour -8:21 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @mrsjjee Yes, I had the same realization. One student ended up in tears because he "didn't want to know anything" #geniushour -8:21 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @v_lees: @RobynThiessen @gallit_z my kids reflect at the end and throughout I have them keep a process log #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @GlendaStewartS I've had to hand hold with middle schoolers (6th). Really talk about good and not so good topics up front. #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious RT @gallit_z: :) RT @aimee_gale: Wow so many links, Ive filled up my browser with tabs to explore later #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @mrslrausch I showed them @brookhouser 's video today to remind them of what it could look like: http://t.co/fXQAWer8p2 #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
coffeechugbooks @gallit_z A3 T's need to remember that we don't like doing paperwork so we don't always need it from them. Believe in them! #GeniusHour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon @v_lees @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee - Std generated rubrics very interesting add - they bring a new perspective to the finished task #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z :) RT @aimee_gale: Wow so many links, Ive filled up my browser with tabs to explore later #geniushour -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 @GlendaStewartS you can see how I got mine set up. 8th grade http://t.co/rzei3y9vf9 #geniushour DANGER: I just went for it, turned it great -8:20 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers You need to share these genius ideas with the world #Choose2Matter http://t.co/gRCR36ntw7 @THEJamesRowland @jmattmiller #GeniusHour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious RT @beverleybunker: @GlendaStewartS Lots of learning still happened though even if they werent very impressively shared! #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
Robitaille2011 @gallit_z A3-No... Of course, it's not all about reporting...formative feedback is crucial #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @hughtheteacher: Feedback from peers/colleagues around the world are powerful!Share your students GH blogs via #comments4kids #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
dubioseducator @1momzer @bloomersisland Thanks will do #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs MT @hughtheteacher: Feedback from peers and colleagues around the world are powerful! Share your S's blogs via #comments4kids & #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @millerg6 I just don't like badges or extrinsic motivation... The kids doing #geniushour get their own accolades from satisfaction... ? -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsjjee so far my classes do 2 per semester #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Q3: Do Sts need to report in order to receive feedback? Can we give feedback w/o overloading our sts w/ so much reporting? #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
chicubsgal “@AngelaMaiers: Absolutely! RT @hughtheteacher: Genius Hour is Personalized Learning! http://t.co/E08agBBnmW #GeniusHour” YES! -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
millerg6 RT @beverleybunker: @cordym Our ePortfolios are here http://t.co/fnwk1gCIAg #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
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beverleybunker @GlendaStewartS Lots of learning still happened though even if they weren't very impressively shared! #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @GlendaStewartS Introducing GH http://t.co/Nj6jyLLmAR #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
aimee_gale Wow so many links, I've filled up my browser with tabs to explore later #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @mrsjjee Mine too. They fooled around some and didn't realize I would hold them accountable. Thought it was "free time." #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @mrslrausch Yes, struggle with kids following passions/interests, perseverance and knowing when to switch something so it works #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs RT Q3: Do Sts need to report in order to receive feedback? Can we give feedback w/o overloading our sts w/ so much reporting? #geniushour -8:19 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @GlendaStewartS Mine were the same... It was a rough first go which is why we've needed a break #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Love it! RT @v_lees: @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee My students also seek peer feedback part way through project #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Feedback from peers and colleagues around the world are powerful! Share your students #geniushour blogs via #comments4kids & #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi A1: I just started mine last week. With my 3rd graders I individually conferences with them... Powerful. #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee this semester I'm trying to get the kids to design own rubrics too. Will let you know how that goes :) #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool #geniushour.Last time I was as interested in those who couldn't think of what to do; others jumped in feet first but need help to go deeper. -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Q3: Do Sts need to report in order to receive feedback? Can we give feedback w/o overloading our sts w/ so much reporting? #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS My students - Grade 7 - seem really at a loss - well outside their comfort zone - any tips on getting started? #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @cordym Our ePortfolios are here http://t.co/fnwk1gCIAg #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @jmattmiller Here's a french HS teacher doing #geniushour - http://t.co/UnpIpfdSEB from @mrlamteacher -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
LoriRiedel I like feedback as opposed to assessment. Sometimes I feel like assessments stifle creativity. It defines a "right" way. #geniushour -8:18 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch @mrsjjee That's what I was trying to do but I think they got a little too caught up in the project side. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher The carrots I am talking about are "marks or grades" for learning something... soon it will about grades & not learning. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
fatdaddybigdip Yo @TheRealKBG you wanna play NBA I just finished copying and pasting #geniushour #hardwork -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
millerg6 Hi everyone at #geniushour. Do you think there's a place for class badges http://t.co/vxjIMTeJOy with geniushour? -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @mrslrausch It's definitely frustrating, but some of my Ss are very uncomfortable w/so much freedom. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @jmattmiller Are you close to Indianapolis? You can always come visit my classroom. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @mrsdkrebs @mrsjjee My students also seek peer feedback part way through project based on criteria and intentions they set up. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious I missed q2? #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @mrsjjee: I like monthly journal entries b/c you can hear from each Ss even though some are working in small groups. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
THEJamesRowland RT @jmattmiller: 20% projects: 7 ideas to think about: http://t.co/GtCuq36Yul #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @mrslrausch This happened to me too. I think it helps when you have Ss share their process, not necessarily their projects. #geniushour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Absolutely! RT @hughtheteacher: Genius Hour is Personalized Learning! http://t.co/TQRgo5651l #GeniusHour -8:17 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @beverleybunker @gallit_z Here are a couple of my strategies: 5-4-3-2-1 feedback http://t.co/Si3ocMTStC & http://t.co/r3ViHMcHDb #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
4BetterEducatio @AmyDortch i'm looking for ideas on this too. Looking to implement in a 1 45 min block every 6 day setting. #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @beverleybunker my Ss. often work in groups #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers A2: Be a diligent "noticer" You are witness to their genius and lives-note that http://t.co/JYRJFPs8eV #GeniusHour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @mrsjjee: We also had a small group share where each Ss shared about their projects in a mixed group and got
feedback. #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee I like monthly journal entries b/c you can hear from each Ss even though some are working in small groups. Monthly=manageable #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @jmattmiller Check the wiki, where you can get and add resources http://t.co/GN2wt8rdIA for #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Genius Hour is Personalized Learning! http://t.co/winP6HJtGM Offering carrots for rewards damages long term motivation! #geniushour -8:16 PM May 1st, 2013
http://tweetchat.com/room/geniushour #geniushour -8:15 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @cordym We use weebly. You can chk them out here http://t.co/VSf7TAy4Ek #geniushour -8:15 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch Projects are "due" Friday and I had at least three kids ask me TODAY if they could switch ideas. Oh lordy. #geniushour -8:15 PM May 1st, 2013
teachermrskhan RT @KayBisaillon: RT @PhoenixSchool: #geniushour is not always easy. Not just kids having fun, doing what they want. Hard work. -8:15 PM May 1st, 2013
jmattmiller @jmattmiller: Matt, HS Spanish from Indiana. Looking to do 20% next year. Need encouragement and ideas! #geniushour -8:15 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker RT @gallit_z: I am hearing a LOT of formative assessment...how do you get to each student?? #geniushour -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @KayBisaillon Many "newbies" to #geniushour chat this month! Welcome! -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen A1: Projects are key. I give Ss voice and choice in their learning including how they are assessed. http://t.co/YTbgCHgP6M #geniushour -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
cordym @gallit_z @beverleybunker What are you using for ePorfolio? #geniushour -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley @gallit_z I'm team teaching for #geniushour with @bluebirdcat, so there are two teachers to go around for 26 students #smallclasssizes -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @lbingley: A1: Weve given primarily oral feedback, through short conferences during each #geniushour. #geniushour -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers A2: Commit to 5min a day - make a schedule five learners in five minutes everyday non-negotiable #GeniusHour -8:14 PM May 1st, 2013
dubioseducator @gallit_z Terrific getting so many resources about #geniushour Thanks -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon RT @PhoenixSchool: #geniushour is not always easy. Not just kids having fun, doing what they want. Hard work. -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley RT @roryaileen: A1: Collaborative learning, group feedback. Focus is not on grades but on learning. #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @hughtheteacher: We must remember Genius Hour is grounded in the philosophy of intrinsic motivation #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @WWSU_Curriculum Here's one result from my latest class... http://t.co/EgwzwBBS7O #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @angelamaiers Hey there! Wonderful to chat with you again! #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley A1: We've given primarily oral feedback, through short conferences during each #geniushour. -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Gotta check out for a bit but I'll be back. #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers RT @coffeechugbooks: @AngelaMaiers #GeniusHour my kids are awesome. In many ways #choose2matter is a genius hour class for me. #GeniusHour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
MrDKeenan @KayBisaillon Me too Kay! #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z I am hearing a LOT of formative assessment...how do you get to each student?? #geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee @gallit_z I comment on all of their entries. 5 pts. content; 5 pts. follows directions; 5 pts for mechanics.
#geniushour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Go Julie! RT @mrsdkrebs: Julie is a great resource for HS teachers! RT @mrsjjee: Julie from NY. 10th and 12th grade English. #GeniusHour -8:13 PM May 1st, 2013
WWSU_Curriculum RT @roryaileen: A1: Collaborative learning, group feedback. Focus is not on grades but on learning. #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
AmyDortch @RobynThiessen Share the form? #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon #geniushour my first visit to this chat. -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher RT @gallit_z: @WWSU_Curriculum sts are excited about learning again! #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker I also love @gallit_z idea of posting each block to ePortfolio about progress and challenges. Going to try that! #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
coffeechugbooks @AngelaMaiers #GeniusHour my kids are awesome. In many ways #choose2matter is a genius hour class for me. -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher @tcockrum: A1: Have proposal stage early on for students to get feedback from me & other students. Done this too... #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool #geniushour is not always easy. Not just kids having fun, doing what they want. Hard work. -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @WWSU_Curriculum sts are excited about learning again! #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen A1: Collaborative learning, group feedback. Focus is not on grades but on learning. #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs A1 - There is lots of feedback from peers during and after their presentations too. #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
dubioseducator @JoyKirr Great thanks so much. Will look into it after #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen @gallit_z I have a form that Ss. fill out prior to beginning and project and then they reflect as they go along #geniushour -8:12 PM May 1st, 2013
WWSU_Curriculum What impacts are you seeing as a result of implementing? #geniushour -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
dubioseducator @beverleybunker Thanks will check it out after #geniushour chat -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Hello Genius Leader! @RobynThiessen #GeniusHour -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
4BetterEducatio @gallit_z @hughtheteacher Great rubric! Thanks #geniushour Scott, elem music, New Jersey -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z do u comment back? RT @mrsjjee: A1: My students work on yearlong (Nov.-May) projects. They write monthly journal entries. #geniushour -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
KayBisaillon RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee A1: The journal entries are shared w/me via GDocs. #geniushour -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z @RobynThiessen What is the action plan that you use? #geniushour -8:11 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler RT @gallit_z: Info abt Genius Hour http://t.co/xCVusHlUPu #geniushour -8:10 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher A1. We also provide do summative assessment through discussion after students present and discuss their learning of their proj. #geniushour -8:10 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee A1: My students work on yearlong (Nov.-May) #geniushour projects. They write monthly journal entries. -8:10 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs Julie is a great resource for HS teachers! RT @mrsjjee: Julie from NY. 10th and 12th grade English. #geniushour
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iamkesler @BMSscienceteach http://t.co/C9QUNIBDuf http://t.co/i0mcBSNtjq #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Info abt Genius Hour http://t.co/xCVusHlUPu #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
WWSU_Curriculum IMHO sts reflection more important than tech feedback during #geniushour #wwsu #vted -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @dubioseducator http://t.co/kBAiyvuQoQ #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsjjee Julie from NY. 10th and 12th grade English. #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @BMSscienceteach Depends on who you talk to... http://t.co/bw6g4oOGLk What is #geniushour ? -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher @tcockrum similar for @gallit_z & I. Blogging is a key component to feedback for genius hour... can tweet out links to PLN too! #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @BMSscienceteach What is Genius Hour? http://t.co/aeioBYmPEv via @gallit_z #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
LoriRiedel Hi everyone! I'm new to #geniushour. I am planning on starting in the library next year. #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS @JoyKirr @mrsdkrebs I will check them out - thanks #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @roryaileen: A1: Feedback is 90% formative formative for me. Though we are not SBG, I typically follow this model #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum A1 and since I am a #flipclass, I can talk to them 1 on 1 frequently #geniushour -8:09 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z That seems to be common here! MT @mrslrausch: A1 I have been meeting with kids as they need me #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
dubioseducator #GeniusHour Can I get a link to info about #geniushour I teach kindergarten -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
AmyDortch @gallit_z Share the form? #geniushour #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
jeremyinscho Jeremy from Nanaimo, BC. Have done GH by another name in previous years, but not (yet) this year #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @hughtheteacher @JoyKirr @gallit_z #geniushour I started last semester on En 10 & Hum 8 -process still evolving for assessment -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs @GlendaStewartS What happened, Glenda? #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen A1: Feedback is 90% formative formative for me. Though we are not SBG, I typically follow this model in my class. #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @mrsdkrebs I do the same it keeps them relaxed I think #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen st. have an action plan and work on self evaluation as well as self reflection #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Students blog Genius Hour & use elements of Creativity Rubric to help guide their voice. Informal feedback discussions during #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
BMSscienceteach #geniushour dumb question. What is genius hour? -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum A1: Since my students can work on the projects anytime, I have them blog & I comment for feedback 2-3 times per semester. #geniushour -8:08 PM May 1st, 2013
Robitaille2011 @mrsdkrebs @gallit_z A1 - always small group work..easier to know/check where students are #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 @JoyKirr post-bath & story time, yes #dadlife #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
MNatusch RT @hughtheteacher: Creativity Rubric! http://t.co/rKRweDuer5 How do you provide feedback to Students during #geniushour ? #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z cool! example? RT @Jstevens009: A1: Ss fill out google form with their progress, I check @ give feedback in the results form. #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker @gallit_z I was giving feedback weekly at each session to help keep them on track #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs A1 - I talk to Ss while they work. Informal feedback and conferences while they work. #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
RobynThiessen great to see so many folks from the Global Genius Hour project here tonight! #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch A1 I have been meeting with kids as they need me, and checking in on distracted students. Ss type up reflections at the end. #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
GlendaStewartS #geniushour i have tried genius hour but it didn't work as well as I had hoped -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
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MsLHall RT @JoyKirr: @Jstevens009 Will you share the Google form with us? #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z I try to get to each tooMT @iamkesler: A1 I talk with each st during our #geniushour time, but all feedback is given orally. #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr @Jstevens009 Will you share the Google form with us? #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
roryaileen @MrsMorgansClass Well ditto I guess... I live in Mumbai, but originally from Texas! Go Ags! Whoop! #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
lbingley Hi everyone! I am new to #geniushour chat, but have been experimenting with it and #innovationday in my grade 4 class in Alberta. -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
MrDKeenan @AngelaMaiers Thanks Angela, great to be here. #geniushour -8:07 PM May 1st, 2013
MNatusch #geniushour NZ holidays at the moment which is why I can follow yr chat :) hv just started thinking about genius hr in class.,,, -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker RT @gallit_z: Q1: How do you currently give students feedback re #geniushour projects? How often? #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
v_lees @gallit_z #geniushour Lits of oral feedback ongoing, initially I have kids put together proposal-share & conference w/me -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 A1: Ss fill out google form with their progress, I check @ give feedback in the results form. Walk around class all day to learn #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher @AngelaMaiers Right back at you! #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall A1 - Every #geniushour session I touch base with each group to discuss progress. Ss also must reflect on progress via blog. -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool Hello all. Betsye from Salem,MA. Head of school and K-3 teacher commited to Genius Hour. #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
coffeechugbooks #geniushour Aaron from Bettendorf, Iowa. Gifted education teacher. Looking forward to chat -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr A1 - I tweaked @mrsdkrebs rubric that's on the wiki to fit my ELA class - http://t.co/wCffXKievQ #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
WWSU_Curriculum RT @gallit_z: RT @hughtheteacher: Creativity Rubric! http://t.co/BMrqtvDr3u How do you provide feedback to Students during #geniushour ? #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z A1: So I use @mrsdkrebs creativity rubric and have sts blog abt their progress monthly and give feedback that way. #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
AmyDortch Would love to know how someone implements GH in a single subject class #geniushour #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
beverleybunker I do it but have honestly gotten off track the last few months! I've had trouble with sts taking feedback #geniushour -8:06 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch We are wrapping up our two week experiment in full time genius hour. #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Q1: How do you currently give students feedback re #geniushour projects? How often? #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher Hugh from Surrey, British Columbia & I have been doing #geniushour with my students since 2011. #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
spsteinberg RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
Robitaille2011 @aimee_gale Hello Australia... recess has started but I'm getting ready for bed! #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch :) RT @iamkesler: Looks like Texas is represented well tonight. #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
mramidon RT @karenklores: RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/LJ1DIHiUw4 Yes, love this! -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler RT @hughtheteacher: Creativity Rubric! http://t.co/rKRweDuer5 How do you provide feedback to Students during #geniushour ? #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @hughtheteacher: Creativity Rubric! http://t.co/BMrqtvDr3u How do you provide feedback to Students during #geniushour ? #geniushour -8:04 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs It's great to see all the experienced and new "faces" here. We will be discussing giving feedback to Ss during #geniushour -8:03 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler Looks like Texas is represented well tonight. #geniushour -8:03 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Thrilled to have your genius! RT @PhoenixSchool: Great to be here again. Good topic for discussion.
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roryaileen First timer here. Rory from Mumbai. #geniushour -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler Chris Kesler, 6th science, Houston, TX. Ready to chat #geniushour -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum Hey #geniushour, Troy MS ELA from Indianapolis joining tonight! -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
RafranzDavis RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
beckitharp Hi, I'm Becki & this is my first #geniushour. I'm excited to be here. -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs You too, Angela! You are a genius and the world appreciates your contribution! @angelamaiers #geniushour -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
mrslrausch Hello all! Laura, fifth grade ELAR from Texas. We're about to present this week so I'm excited for the topic! #geniushour -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
fenger1 Looking forward to #geniushour chat. We held our first in 6th grade last month. -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
aimee_gale I'm in Australia and recess has just started! Can join in for 1/2 hr. Haven't started #geniushour yet but want to soon! -8:02 PM May 1st, 2013
MsLHall Hello #geniushour! Lynda from Kamloops, BC. Looking forward to an excellent couple of hours of discussion! -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
teachkiwi Newbie Genius Hour T Kirsten Wilson, 3rd grade awesomeness, N FOrt Worth, TX #geniushour 1st time to chat here too! -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers @ladyvolhoops Welcome--you are sooo in the right place! #GeniusHour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
_MichelleCooper RT @gallit_z: RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - dont you think? #geniushour http://t.co/zX1fVcRDRR #geniushour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Sooo proud of you all! RT @JoyKirr @mrsdkrebs @gallit_z Can not stop smiling! #GeniusHour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
Jstevens009 Bouncing in and out of #geniushour tonight as I tend to my 2 geniuses-in-training. John from Southern California, 8th algebra, engineering -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
dogilicious Feeling geniusy! #geniushour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
PaulSolarz Lurking at #geniushour - participating on a Google Hangout for this hour over at hashtag ptchat. -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z yes! starting now! RT @aimee_gale: Is the #geniushour chat about to start? #geniushour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
hughtheteacher I'm here! RT @gallit_z: Welcome everyone :) Who is joining us tonight? #geniushour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
MrDKeenan @AngelaMaiers has #inspired me to check out #geniushour I will be there for the next while! #ntchat -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
karenklores Hello, Karen Klores, HS Teacher and Instructional Tech Specialist, in Texas #geniushour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
ladyvolhoops Hey #geniushour first time joining tonight. Im angie and i teach 5th grade -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
Robitaille2011 Hello #GeniusHour -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
tcockrum @msespowalker Good to see you here too and glad #geniushour #20time is working out for you. -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
jessicabrin RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -8:01 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z Welcome everyone :) Who is joining us tonight? #geniushour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
aimee_gale Is the #geniushour chat about to start? -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
slcornett @angelamaiers Hello! So glad to be a amongst the genius in #GeniusHour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
_MichelleCooper I am new to #GeniusHour but excited to learn! -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
JoyKirr RT @mrsdkrebs: My tweets for two hours will be with my #geniushour neighborhood. If you want to join, you might try TweetChat: http://t.co/aeioBYmPEv -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Woo Hoo! RT @gallit_z: SO excited! Tonight were discussing how 2 best provided Ss w/ feedback ThePassionDrivenClassroom @ 7 #GeniusHour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
beckyshy adult esl teacher here...excited to be joining my 2nd #geniushour chat! -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
mrsdkrebs My tweets for two hours will be with my #geniushour neighborhood. If you want to join, you might try TweetChat: http://t.co/aeioBYmPEv -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - dont you think? #geniushour http://t.co/zX1fVcRDRR #geniushour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
ghkcole RT @AngelaMaiers: Helloooo Genius Learners!!! How is everyone tonight? #GeniusHour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
AngelaMaiers Hello Beautiful! @slcornett #GeniusHour -8:00 PM May 1st, 2013
PhoenixSchool #2ndchat @MrsMorgansClass Thanks for great chat and to Louise for arranging our Read Aloud. Hope we do it again. Heading to #geniushour -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
iamkesler @AmyDortch Hey Amy. Nice to see you over here. #geniushour -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
gallit_z SO excited for our #geniushour chat! Tonight we're discussing how to best provided Ss w/ feedback for 1st hr & ThePassionDrivenClassroom @ 7 -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
MNatusch RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
apowell18 RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
karenklores RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/LJ1DIHiUw4 Yes, love this! -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
tsbray RT @AngelaMaiers: Great way to start the conversation - don't you think? #geniushour http://t.co/XKE1rs63XB -7:59 PM May 1st, 2013
