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jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jill teacher librarian from NH mentor grades 2, 5, 6-8 in #gh #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Carrie Beach I teach 8th grade science in Arkansas #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

@BensonKara K-4 STEM @ZCSBoone_Meadow in Indiana.#geniushour

mandymtaylor Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

@gallit_z I'm Mandy. Elementary Instructional Coach in Texas. Love the idea of #geniushour. Thanks for the invite!

klclark525 Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Katie 6th grade ELA teacher. Michigan #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi everyone! I'm Shari, a HS English teacher from NJ #geniushour

Finest1stGrade Mar 3 @ 9:03 PM EST

Cody, I teach 1st Grade in Kansas #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

Carrie- I am currently a reading specialist, but still advocate for #geniushour

MrsWarren_RM121 Mar 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

Kara 6th grade in Kansas! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:04 PM EST

@jcd118 great to see you again! #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Faige retired kinder teacher Here for a bit #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Andi...gifted ed teacher in Texas. Looking forward to tonight's #geniushour chat.

JenniferKinkoph Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Jennifer, Media Specialist grades 3-5, Ohio #geniushour

MaryAvans1 Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

#geniushour second gr .. Chattanooga, ten

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

@BensonKara @mrscbeach @mandymtaylor #klclark525 @mrs_krapels @finest1stgrade thanks for joining! #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi, I'm Angela, from Caroline, Alberta. I teach 6th grade & a 6-8 Genius Hour class #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:05 PM EST

@AnchoredIn3rdGr Great to see you again! #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:06 PM EST

@gallit_z wouldn't miss it! Love this chat. Thx for hosting!#geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:06 PM EST

@MrsWarren_RM121 @tiffbutton @arutschke Glad you could make it! #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

Elementary school principal in Ontario always supported #geniushour looking into SOLE projects too

bradedmondson Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

Brad 8th SS teacher Ankeny, IA. Just put my first toe in the #geniushour pool.

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

@MaryAvans1 @mcnairan3 @jenniferkinkoph @dubioseducator Great to see new and familiar faces! #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:07 PM EST

@gallit_z Thrilled to FINALLY make it! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

@sbrandgo @bradedmondson Thanks for joining! Tonights topic is inquiry-- 1st Q coming up! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q1: Do your students frame their #geniushour questions in the form of a question or topic? What is your rationale for either choice?

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi #geniushour ! Assistant super from Pittsburgh checking in.

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

@DrJacieMaslyk Thanks for joining! we are discussing whether our GH projects are around topics or questions... #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:09 PM EST

Paula Kaiser student-centric coach from Wisconsin #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 lower grades topic developing into question depending on Ss- upper grades question or statement #geniushour

MrsWarren_RM121 Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

I'm starting #geniushour soon and plan to start with topic and turn them into good inquiry questions. https://t.co/MuOWaY8qsr

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:08 PM EST

Q1: Do your students frame their #geniushour questions in the form of a question or topic? What is your rationale for either choice?

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 In the past many kinder #geniushour were related to topic units. Questions on Wonder wall narrowed it down Collaborative work

keakoto Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

#geniushour Khrisna , mom of 2 girls in gifted program, pre-service teacher as well

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I've only done modified versions with my HS Ss and I pose Qs that are broad and allow for a variety of topics #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: My Ss ask a question/choose a topic based on their passions/interests. As long as something they WANT to learn, it works. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

@keakoto welcome to the chat! #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 Questions because topics are so broad #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: We use questions. Students answer questions like an essential question. #geniushour

mandymtaylor Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

@dubioseducator What's a kinder intro look like? #newbie #learner #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: My Ss frame their projects in the form of a driving question to help them make their project more focused. Topics can be BIG #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

I teach gr 6/7. Jeff UNRUH hope you are all well. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

I started w/ either also, but moved to Q format b/c it helped them focus, have u noticed any pros/cons? #geniushour https://t.co/9a1SKqhH5q

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: My Ss ask a question/choose a topic based on their passions/interests. As long as something they WANT to learn, it works. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1 mine choose topics they want to learn: a new skill, new knowledge, etc #geniushour

bradedmondson Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: Ss first questions were too easy. Convo's turned them topical. No logic, just happened. #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

Will check all the wonderful tweets later #G2Great Joining my PLN at #geniushour (once a month chat)

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

I do think that a question helps them find a focus and keep an end goal in mind. #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

@ARutschke that's how I feel, too - I've helped them to dip their toes in by providing EQs and letting them whittle down #geniushour

MaryAvans1 Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

#geniushour our questions start from the unit of study topic and generate to specific questions within

malynn_r Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

_Hey #geniushour good to be w/ you. Elem P from Texas.

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:12 PM EST

@unruh_j thanks for joining in, Jeff! Do your students to #geniushour topics or questions?

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1) Start with a topic (elementary grades), then develop Qs to facilitate deeper learning. #geniushour

JenniferKinkoph Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1 Start as a topic, then develop into driving ?s. I find they want to answer ?s w/o taking time to think them thru #geniushour

Jonnai2 Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hello! I’m Delsia. I am peeping in for ideas and thoughts! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

That is what I found too...but it seems like some like topics better! Interesting, eh? #geniushour https://t.co/ccFAo9LCQl

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: My Ss frame their projects in the form of a driving question to help them make their project more focused. Topics can be BIG #geniushour

klclark525 Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1 We started by investigating individual passions; then had 2 guide 1. My passion 2. Impact + the greater world #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

@Jonnai2 thanks for popping in! #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

@gallit_z Questions definitely help them narrow their focus. Topics often end up w/ too many options, hard to stay the course. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

I like this idea! And sometimes we need a few Qs...good point! #geniushour https://t.co/AUQoM96Fz1

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1) Start with a topic (elementary grades), then develop Qs to facilitate deeper learning. #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

@mandymtaylor @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs have a wiki and @JoyKirr has livebinder with great info and many blogs #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

Sometimes it helps to find a topic, then ask a question. #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels The questions seem to be the BIGGEST part of a great GH project. Once they it, they tend to fly😊#geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

@gallit_z @ARutschke I think it depends on grade and S. #geniushour

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

When Ss suggest a broad topic, narrowing the focus + helping them to develop Qs is part of the process. #geniushour https://t.co/T0Q0A3sunm

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1 Questions because topics are so broad #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

Interesting construction! #geniushour https://t.co/rngAieOe2l

klclark525 Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1 We started by investigating individual passions; then had 2 guide 1. My passion 2. Impact + the greater world #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1 we do topics but want to work them into questions as topics allow too many options and get overwhelming #geniushour

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1I've only done 1 cycle-had a mix of both. Next round I want a question b/c would like to try for an innovation out of project. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hi #geniushour I will be in and out tonight but looks like will be a good chat

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin glad you could pop by! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

@blueegg3r Sounds good! You will have to let us know how that turns out! #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

@gallit_z It is😊 Having done a few years' worth of GH, I am a big supporter of a great driving question. #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:16 PM EST

Absolutely! I'm launching a new one tomorrow - I can't wait! 😊 #geniushour https://t.co/wpQ9r0s5iJ

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels The questions seem to be the BIGGEST part of a great GH project. Once they it, they tend to fly😊#geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1: Anchoring in NGSS and then moving to student driven questions increases engagement and student driven learning #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

Looks like we have a mix of both topics and Qs for #geniushour projects! Tonight we are focusing in a bit on questioning....

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

This is sort of what I help Ss do after choosing a wonder wall question. We use a question matrix. #geniushour https://t.co/M9Km0ueb9n

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST
I like this idea! And sometimes we need a few Qs...good point! #geniushour https://t.co/AUQoM96Fz1
- DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:13 PM EST
  
  A1) Start with a topic (elementary grades), then develop Qs to facilitate deeper learning. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q2: For teachers who have students come up with an inquiry Q, how do you teach your students to ask good questions? #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

A1 I find topics for elem work to allow exploration leading to passionate question #geniushour

JenniferKinkoph Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

Do you ever start w a class question? #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

Hi #geniushour chat- popping in for a while. Love the topic of inquiry in geniushour!

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

@unruh_j Learning what they are passionate about is a big part of our #geniushour. Not easy but worth it when they figure it out.

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

@JenniferKinkoph Some people do! I think mostly primary folks... #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

I want to tie the SEPs into #geniushour too https://t.co/e5LWtAJDv1

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1: Anchoring in NGSS and then moving to student driven questions increases engagement and student driven learning #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A1: I provide a general Q to prompt #civicaction #geniushour projects in 1 class, Ss provide their own project Q's in another. Love both!

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

Yes! Totally agree #geniushour https://t.co/K4a6Yx318U

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:15 PM EST

Sometimes it helps to find a topic, then ask a question. #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

We are asking students to select an "actionable question" #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

@JenniferKinkoph it's the only model I've tried - at the HS level, I want to keep their work tied to the content. It's worked! #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: question can't be answered with simple google/search and answer. How or why questions. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

It always amazes me that they don't know what they are interested in. Kind of sad #geniushour https://t.co/CNYDyi2vou

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST

@unruh_j Learning what they are passionate about is a big part of our #geniushour. Not easy but worth it when they figure it out.

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: I took an idea from @PaulSolarz of asking PHAT ?s pretty hard and tough-not Googleable, it's been serving us pretty well😊 #geniushour

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2) Conversations about Qs that can be answered in a Google search-- not deep enough for #geniushour https://t.co/9ENOAV9f8b

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q2: For teachers who have students come up with an inquiry Q, how do you teach your students to ask good questions? #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

@unruh_j @mcnairan3 Dont forget to use the hashtag, Jeff...or we cant all see your tweets #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 first allowing them to figure it out sometimes by failing. Then give guidance IF asked. #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2 I'd like to ask them why they choose that question. What is it that drives them to unravel their q? #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: I have HS Ss, so I find they can be brought to good Qs thru convo. I just keep asking "so what?" - it works! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

Very cool idea! Bringing in that passion/community engagement into #geniushour! Love it! https://t.co/SckxNxh8HV

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

We are asking students to select an "actionable question" #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: Lots of modeling. My 3rd graders developed questions from reading across content areas. #geniushour

Jonnai2 Mar 3 @ 9:20 PM EST

You're welcome @gallit_z! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

Do you have an intro lesson that goes with this, @ARutschke ? #geniushour https://t.co/Dlm3OoJQwD

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2: I took an idea from @PaulSolarz of asking PHAT ?s pretty hard and tough-not Googleable, it's been serving us pretty well😊 #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels @JenniferKinkoph I provide general Q "How can the avg person bring about + change in community" & Ss answer w/#geniushour proj.

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: I teach Ss to use this Question Matrix. Red/red=right there, purple/purple =deeper #geniushour https://t.co/v0LfeUag49

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2- Discuss thick questions vs. thin questions - Thick Q require research - not quickly answered. #geniushour

EmilyJoTx Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

Genius Hour: A New Campaign to Bake Creativity Into the School Week #geniushour https://t.co/hS5TiKOa1d

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: With younger students we provide question stems to model higher order questions #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: We have used Question Formulation Technique with all grades 1-4. #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

When students are selecting their topics based on their interests and passion rarely is it answered with a quick google search #geniushour

missfordin5th Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

We love genius hour! We learned about everything from Greek mythology to why dogs bark! #NorthIBelong #geniushour https://t.co/XdKfFKKoFt

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

@gallit_z @sbrandgo Love this! Action: cause a change #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

We definitely need to spend time brainstorming/leading up to 1st #geniushour, I think...because of just that! https://t.co/Bvq67srRoB

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:19 PM EST
It always amazes me that they don't know what they are interested in. Kind of sad #geniushour https://t.co/CNYDyi2vou
- mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:18 PM EST
  
  @unruh_j Learning what they are passionate about is a big part of our #geniushour. Not easy but worth it when they figure it out.

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2b: I ask them what makes them happy/sad/mad, what can you do about these things, what do you see that needs to be improved? #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin We have these on cubes (top row on one cube and side column on another) and students roll the cubes to form ?s. #geniushour

MrsWarren_RM121 Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2) I like the idea of coming up with something that isn't googleable #geniushour

bradedmondson Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

@MrsCbeach So how do you get at it? I had them tell me what they would do with unlimited time and resources. Mixed success #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

very cool. #geniushour https://t.co/V8RoXPaOUl

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: I teach Ss to use this Question Matrix. Red/red=right there, purple/purple =deeper #geniushour https://t.co/v0LfeUag49

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

@gallit_z #geniushour Lloya, 4th grade math, just joining the conversation.

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

A2: Like these ideas from @tonyvincent about crafting questions for projects. Great for #geniushour!

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

Oops...forgot the link https://t.co/kMY1mhSp3r #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@BensonKara Can you tell us about that? #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@blueegg3r I just observed a class @HoraceMannWAWM discussing thick and thin questions. Powerful student led discussion! #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@MrsCbeach We get to teach them to wonder and be curious, passionate learners! What a fun challenge! #geniushour

mrsapia_teach Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@ARutschke that's how I phrased my #geniushour questions must be like for students

JenniferKinkoph Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin Love the matrix! #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@gallit_z @MrsCbeach so true and sad. Oftentimes sts don't see that their voice counts or they have agency especially older kids #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

I did that too. Also something they always wanted to learn to do or about I have a list of about 8 ?s #geniushour https://t.co/ZH1wnIvw3c

bradedmondson Mar 3 @ 9:23 PM EST

@MrsCbeach So how do you get at it? I had them tell me what they would do with unlimited time and resources. Mixed success #geniushour

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

Yes! Passion-driven projects are full of questions since student interest is high. #geniushour https://t.co/fFhg8JEoj1

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

When students are selecting their topics based on their interests and passion rarely is it answered with a quick google search #geniushour

mandymtaylor Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@ARutschke @PaulSolarz Such a great book. Makes me miss teaching. #geniushour #learnlap

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

what makes you happy/mad/sad? Great Qs to launch #geniushour via @ARutschke https://t.co/OqgkmxTEh7

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2b: I ask them what makes them happy/sad/mad, what can you do about these things, what do you see that needs to be improved? #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: My Ss search class # w/thought-provoking articles, then ask "What interests you? What Q could you develop to answer w/#geniushour?"

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: we started by asking questions we had about ourselves and about the world. Also could not be googleable!#geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

@gallit_z #geniushour my students typically choose topics. I would like to have the pursue a problem. We start a new GH tomorrow. Yes !

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

Love this line of questioning! Connects to real world and leads to creating for social good. #geniushour https://t.co/fvpgwNnBVT

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2b: I ask them what makes them happy/sad/mad, what can you do about these things, what do you see that needs to be improved? #geniushour

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

@gallit_z A1: Start #geniushour next year. Think I'll have the Ss pose unGoogleable questions they wonder about.

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

A2: also play devils advocate if Ss start w more basic Q: if I can still ask How? Why? then you need to dig deeper. #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

Q2: Teaching students to ask essential questions that when researched lead to solutions or solve problems helps create purpose #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:26 PM EST

@unruh_j Awesome! Have so much fun with the new batch of projects :) #geniushour

mrsapia_teach Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

Here's my guest post about #geniushour on @AngelaMaiers blog https://t.co/orcnsNbheR

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

@gallit_z We discuss, brainstorm ?s & assess the ?s as a group. Lots of feedback! Here's our link https://t.co/KshbjbnBgT #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

RT @LloyaAustin @gallit_z A1: Start #geniushour next year. Think I'll have the Ss pose unGoogleable questions they wonder about.

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

I also like using this bracket from @ajjuliani. Great way to get started..https://t.co/DRICI4mNeo #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

A2 Here is our brainstorm page, a combination of ideas I've found #geniushour https://t.co/JaXrfAIPHn

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:27 PM EST

@PKaiser9 Yes, but how do you teach that? #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin yep! "So what?" is super compelling (& frustrating - in a good way!) for HS Ss #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

@unruh_j @gallit_z Having a problem creates real world learning relevance. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

Exactly!! One of the best parts if our job #geniushour https://t.co/YY1kjSadHq

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@MrsCbeach We get to teach them to wonder and be curious, passionate learners! What a fun challenge! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:28 PM EST

I like the idea of starting w self-might help find out what we're passionate about/what we wonder about! #geniushour https://t.co/zwbZqEUoDh

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2: we started by asking questions we had about ourselves and about the world. Also could not be googleable!#geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

QFT is a multistep, rigorous, collaborative process for designing questions. https://t.co/AwdnRAp0rd #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

It's amazing to see them get excited once they figure it out though #geniushour https://t.co/klotnE7kk5

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:24 PM EST

@gallit_z @MrsCbeach so true and sad. Oftentimes sts don't see that their voice counts or they have agency especially older kids #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

@gallit_z @PKaiser9 I think it has to be modeled and modeled. #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

@MrsCbeach @mcnairan3 #geniushour I agree not easy but worth. Yet still amazing that Ss don't know, or have a passion?

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:29 PM EST

Q3: Is Q’ing & the inquiry process a part of other subjects? Which ones? What role does inquiry have in the rest of your week? #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

A2 have learning lunches my 2nd grade w 6-8. Let them model good questions through sharing & reflection Older Ss have it #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin I really like those added ?s to help make the project delve deeper.😊#geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:30 PM EST

I found using books to think of questions was a powerful introduction to #geniushour Einstein: On A Beam of Light so many out there

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

@unruh_j @MrsCbeach They just aren't used to being asked what THEY want to learn. Used to being told what they will learn & how. #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

@MrsCbeach @gallit_z Yes and when that happens their learning is amazing #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

A3: as a content area teacher, inquiry is always part of what we do - I try to model good Qs during discussion #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q3 I teach science with lots of PBLs so we are all inquiry all the time #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3: YES! Across content areas. Question everything! We would read and become curious. Curiosity turned to wonder turned to Qs #geniushour

EduQuinn Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

@gallit_z Ideally, it is a primary if not THE driver of authentic learning. The @RightQuestion has a lot of resources for Ts. #geniushour

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3 - Questioning is an INTEGRAL part of active reading and active learning! I am a huge questioner and it helps me learn! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3: Absolutely! Reading, writing, math problem solving, science! We use that Q Matrix all day long! 😄#geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

@AnchoredIn3rdGr @gallit_z Yes! Model,model,model and reflect if the answers lead to a deeper understanding that is transferable.#geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

#geniushour https://t.co/QaXPLkJhT6

paulbogush Mar 3 @ 9:14 PM EST

@gallit_z I allow either. Rationale = bc a Q leads to more info about topic, and a topic leads to Q's :) That's how I roll in #reallife

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3 For kinders it goes right into block building, play in sand /water Math Social studies Can be endless #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3 inquiry becomes a part of collaboration-further Qing and builds life skills across the board #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

Had a student once tell me he was in 8th grade and wasn't supposed to use his imagination #howsadisthat #geniushour https://t.co/nPLBDA6LUi

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:31 PM EST

@unruh_j @MrsCbeach They just aren't used to being asked what THEY want to learn. Used to being told what they will learn & how. #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:33 PM EST

@blueegg3r absolutely! Especially with literature - no way to talk about lit w/o good Qs #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

A3: Inquiry is the driving force behind social studies today. #geniushour helps Ss learn how to gather/use information to answer hard Q's

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

@blueegg3r @gallit_z #geniushour love that!

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

A3) We use inquiry in our school-wide design challenges and in our new #STEAM learning space. #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

@mcnairan3 @unruh_j @MrsCbeach Which is sad. Sts come to school with lots of ?s. We need to embrace them and build upon them #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

Like this start with own interests then expand to world around. Ss find it hard with outside the box #geniushour https://t.co/lFkBlsflfN

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:22 PM EST

A2b: I ask them what makes them happy/sad/mad, what can you do about these things, what do you see that needs to be improved? #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3b I also have a classroom makerspace full of inquiry #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3: Our school wide theme this year @ZCSBoone_Meadow is "Quest". "Every quest begins with a question" has become my motto. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

yes! I like to connect to other sbjts/say things like "remember when we talked abt PHAT Qs in reading?" #geniushour https://t.co/7blh5gyurE

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3: YES! Across content areas. Question everything! We would read and become curious. Curiosity turned to wonder turned to Qs #geniushour

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

@gallit_z A2: Model by asking open ended questions that can't be answered w/ a quick Google search. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

Yes! #geniushour https://t.co/vtg3DPTvL7

EduQuinn Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

@gallit_z Ideally, it is a primary if not THE driver of authentic learning. The @RightQuestion has a lot of resources for Ts. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:35 PM EST

That statement helped me decide to change the way I teach #geniushour https://t.co/G5hxqVIlEp

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:34 PM EST

@mcnairan3 @unruh_j @MrsCbeach Which is sad. Sts come to school with lots of ?s. We need to embrace them and build upon them #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

LOVE your matrix! SO great :) #geniushour https://t.co/PjiD1003Sn

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:32 PM EST

A3: Absolutely! Reading, writing, math problem solving, science! We use that Q Matrix all day long! 😄#geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

A3: Inquiry ?s are part of EVERY subject area or at least they should be IMO. The more inquiry that's built in the more engaged #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

A3: Consider using essential Questions instead of learning targets to drive your lessons! Sets a purpose to find answers. #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

sorry - popping in late. Hubby had surgery and just got home. #geniushour

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3 I like questions so much I wrote a blog about it - https://t.co/WorhPsUP3o! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@kgbellino Yes! It goes both ways....we get better at SS b/c of #geniushour & we get better at #geniushour b/c of questioning in SS!

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@kgbellino Yes! It goes both ways....we get better at SS b/c of #geniushour & we get better at #geniushour b/c of questioning in SS!

mslaviero2 Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@MrsCbeach @geniushour one of my #geniushour Ss still needs this--very helpful!

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@gallit_z Collecting great resources to help Ss frame their passion project w/ a ?. Thanks for sharing. #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@ARutschke Completely agree. EVERYWHERE. #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

@BensonKara @ZCSBoone_Meadow Love it! Every Quest begins with a Question. I am going to use that! #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:37 PM EST

I always do - seems more developmentally appropriate for my HS Ss & it drives the period forward #geniushour https://t.co/VtNsIM6VsI

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:36 PM EST

A3: Consider using essential Questions instead of learning targets to drive your lessons! Sets a purpose to find answers. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

@gallit_z Thanks! Feel free to share & use! Best easy cheap tool in our room. 😀 Got it years back at AIG certification course. #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3: W/out inquiry it's just us dumping facts into them...?s should drive everything, every class, every subject. #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3 Ss def get better at questioning skills and begin looking at learning from other angles. #geniushour

geniushour - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

@MrsHeikes welcome! #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:39 PM EST

@PKaiser9 @unruh_j @MrsCbeach Could not agree more! #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

@geniushour thank you! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach inquiry/inquiry process? #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Absolutely! I'm not even sure what a class w/o Qs would look like #geniushour https://t.co/qxQ4YBdRYP

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3: W/out inquiry it's just us dumping facts into them...?s should drive everything, every class, every subject. #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

For younger Ss, do you find you need any rubrics to guide them through the 1st time? #geniushour

pmearns Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

@RaRaPenguin what is your Q matrix? Sounds intriguing #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4: Comprehension & Collaboration by Harvey & Daniels is a great resource! #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4: model, model, model. Transparency! Talk about your own inquiry. Join in w/them #geniushour

tiffbutton Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

?s mean that the mind is constantly working. As I like to say, exercising. Daily exercise is important #geniushour https://t.co/mjZXTRMqxQ

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3: W/out inquiry it's just us dumping facts into them...?s should drive everything, every class, every subject. #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

@tiffbutton Love it! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

Agree! I have it in front of me right now! RT @jocree A4: Comprehension & Collaboration by Harvey & Daniels is a great resource! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

transp & modeling your own! MT @Mrs_Krapels A4: model, model, model. Transparency! Talk about your own inquiry. Join in w/them #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

A3: essential questions guide our learning everyday in every subject! #geniushour

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

Often w/kinder we ask Are you asking a q or making a comment. Process evolves w/discover & modeling qs #geniushour https://t.co/OUhrQnQ5ww

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach inquiry/inquiry process? #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

@MrsCbeach #geniushour I also have a mkrspce area in my RM. A Ss said "we want to make Smthng""ok go for it!" "What should we make?"😩

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: I use 6 steps of #civicaction proj. for #geniushour: Identify issue/Q, research, develop plan, implement plan, reflect/assess, present

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4 I try to mentor & let them figure it out.Ss develop Q & figure out through reflection whether good or not. Ss empowerment #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: Ss use research guide I created. Guides process w KWL, safe search sites, eval&reflection at end. #geniushour https://t.co/KFjxY5hrkV

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:41 PM EST

For younger Ss, do you find you need any rubrics to guide them through the 1st time? #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

❤️❤️❤️❤️ #geniushour https://t.co/wkvqiZ0KPn

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:42 PM EST

A4: model, model, model. Transparency! Talk about your own inquiry. Join in w/them #geniushour

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4-I must say I fumbled through my 1st round-86% Title One-YET Ss did amazingly well w/my lack of know! Can't wait for 2nd try #geniushour

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4) Model, model model. Show students how to ask good questions. Foster their curiosity. #geniushour https://t.co/ZE6lChOEdy

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q4: How do you teach inquiry/inquiry process? #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

@blueegg3r that's where I'm at. :) #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4: do you own project along with students. Modeling is key! #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4: Brainstorming ? how, where & whom might help answer them, how do you demo your learning, share #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

Great model! Could work across content areas #geniushour https://t.co/jOwPggLQts

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

A4: I use 6 steps of #civicaction proj. for #geniushour: Identify issue/Q, research, develop plan, implement plan, reflect/assess, present

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

ICYMI...this is the matrix we were talking about! By @RaRaPenguin #geniushour https://t.co/V8RoXPaOUl

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: I teach Ss to use this Question Matrix. Red/red=right there, purple/purple =deeper #geniushour https://t.co/v0LfeUag49

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

My room is a total disaster but I hear kids brag about "our room" all the time #geniushour https://t.co/Ag0d4HaYd0

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:43 PM EST

@MrsCbeach #geniushour I also have a mkrspce area in my RM. A Ss said "we want to make Smthng""ok go for it!" "What should we make?"😩

dubioseducator Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

Going to have to run. Will check back later. #geniushour has been best new learning & curriculum of my last years teaching

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

@gallit_z A3: Math Ss inquire when they look for new strategies or wonder would this work if "that" changed. #geniushour

bradedmondson Mar 3 @ 9:45 PM EST

@jocree How do you fit that in time-wise? #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4: By modeling and encouraging questioning consistently. Not just during #geniushour but in everything we do.

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

Oh, last huge step, REFLECT😊 #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

@MrsHeikes I never used rubrics and never graded them. Complete success. Everyone works at own pace. Some on 1st, some on 3rd #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels Absolutely. I use it w/non-civic action projects too. Easy for Ss to understand and follow during #geniushour process.

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

That's what I'm doing via my blog (link in bio) - I've been working for a month - Ss will see tomorrow #geniushour 😬 https://t.co/4bPZoHBM3A

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:44 PM EST

A4: do you own project along with students. Modeling is key! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

A4: I teach the steps as we do an inquiry as a class (like into Ancient Egypt) & then they learn the steps/can try on own #geniushour

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

@jocreeWhat a great idea & so FUN!!! Definitely doing Now what am I passionate about besides READING! Something w/National Parks #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

@dubioseducator see you later, Faige! Thx for dropping by my friend! #geniushour

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels Love that there is a reflect step. Easy to miss, but powerful for students to reflect and adjust their goal. #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

A4: using a variety of resources for inquiry is key. Teach how to Google something using key words to begin research. #authentic #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

Oh yea! Reflect. We CANNOT forget about that! #geniushour https://t.co/JFet9wTtmx

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:46 PM EST

Oh, last huge step, REFLECT😊 #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:48 PM EST

Q5 How do you support students during the inquiry process? What if they get stuck? #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:48 PM EST

@PKaiser9 reflection is so fundamental to student learning, but for teacher learning also #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

@gallit_z Reflection is such a huge part of #geniushour. Reflection makes the learning meaningful and relevant for our Ss.

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:49 PM EST

@gallit_z A4: I like the idea of teach the inquiry process through a class project before Ss begin individual projects. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST

Something like "In our room we build stuff and get to use tools" That made me pretty happy #geniushour https://t.co/F3Ot7zaOuG

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

@MrsCbeach @unruh_j "our" room! ❤️

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST

Yes! For my 1st graders safe sites & key word blanks listed on research guide. Just circle & fill in.#geniushour https://t.co/tE3XOV01Cn

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:47 PM EST

A4: using a variety of resources for inquiry is key. Teach how to Google something using key words to begin research. #authentic #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST

@jocree I'm always surprised how weak even my HS Ss' googling skills are! They'll type whole Qs into the search bar! #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:50 PM EST

As far as safe searching on Google for young Ss, use https://t.co/iwayKmvoDe #geniushour

BensonKara Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

#geniushour Is asking the same thing tonight. https://t.co/yehKxJZvXT

keshiaseitz Mar 3 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q7: How do we ask the right questions? #INeLearn

blueegg3r Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5-I help w/research techniques - did mini-lessons on paraphrasing research & citation info - circulate & help w/specifics #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5: Work through it w them. Brainstorm digging deeper Qs together or rearranging a Q together. Search for connections together. #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels @jocree you need to talk to your librarian & ask for assistance #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

Qs modeling, reflecting, asking why, listening and remembering not to give an answer when asked but flip it back to Ss #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

A7 - Do we ever know the RIGHT questions? :) #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

@kgbellino @gallit_z this is a great idea. I may use this tomorrow. #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:51 PM EST

A5: Indiv. meetings, blogging & persistent Q's to get A's beyond "I'm fine." Knowing Ss & their potential helps you push them in #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q5: I tend to ask them lots of ?s! If they get stuck, we brainstorm as a class, they use each other as resources A LOT! #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5: get them a fresh pair of eyes on their problem, whether they're mine or a classmate's #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5: mini lessons as problems come up. Also lots of 1 on 1 conferences so I can see if they are stuck. #geniushour

jcd118 Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

Thx for another amazing chat with great thoughts! See you in a month #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5:cont. asking/brainstrmng with Ss til they find it. Even if it's how to make mac n cheese #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: mini lessons are responsive to what Ss need. LOTS of conferring and talking through things. #collaboration #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q6: We are running out of time! Only a few minutes left...any general #geniushour tips to share?

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

@gallit_z A5: Ask ?s that help students get back on track. If they're stuck, suggest collaboration. #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

@kgbellino Ss conferences are key! The plan/proposal helps a lot too, as they have some idea how to get where they want to go😊 #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

@ARutschke That's awesome! We often think best as a team! #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:53 PM EST

A5: Also teach, model, & practice #growthmindset. Stuck isn't giving up, it's another chance to learn more. #geniushour

TeacherWilcox Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

Josh is sharing a jeopardy game he created for #geniushour #TLIM #tlimerie https://t.co/AzMWzyQUIR

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

@jcd118 thx for coming! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

Yes! MT @RaRaPenguin A5: Also teach, model, & practice #growthmindset. Stuck isn't giving up, it's another chance to learn more. #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

@TeacherWilcox very cool! #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

A5:Support them but allow them to work through the struggle. Encourage Ss to be open to thinking differently & trying new things.#geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6: HAVE FUN! Enjoy it. Enthusiasm is contagious!!! #geniushour

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q6 Jump in and try it! It will be messy, fun and Ss are so engaged! #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

.@jcd118 @Mrs_Krapels @jocree My librarian created an amazing lesson on research for #geniushour for my Ss. @lucyhmiller is amazing!

DrJacieMaslyk Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

Yes! Consider other support people. Parents or community volunteers can be #geniushour coaches. https://t.co/G21dX56Nkg

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:52 PM EST

A5: get them a fresh pair of eyes on their problem, whether they're mine or a classmate's #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

@ARutschke @kgbellino the proj my kids are starting on has a student-assessed proposal step built in - will keep you updated! #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

@mcnairan3 Great lessons are learned through struggles and failures in safe environments! #geniushour

TeacherWilcox Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

Marcello shared his @CainesArcade inspired @geniushour project at leadership day today #TLIM #tlimerie #geniushour https://t.co/cESixHDdZ1

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6 pick your own project, wear comfortable shoes on GH days, just do it #geniushour

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: make presentation day a BIG deal. Invite families, district officials, news media. #geniushour

RaRaPenguin Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: Have fun & don't be afraid to give over more control to Ss. #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: Have Ss plan some sort of timeline for their projects. It helps them focus better & helps you know where they are headed! #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

@jocree @sedbauer07 @MrsHeikes YES! Why not? Not everything belongs on a report card. :) #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6: general tips: check out @joykirr's https://t.co/KjFvs2qq5r and read picture books https://t.co/D0wMdKWjrf #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6: Make outside experts a priority. Such a powerful piece to the #geniushour process and so beneficial for our Ss.

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

Yes! Have fun!!!!!! #geniushour https://t.co/8sHh083SBA

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:54 PM EST

A6: HAVE FUN! Enjoy it. Enthusiasm is contagious!!! #geniushour

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@gallit_z A6: Never done #geniushour. Starting next year. Would love tips & suggestions. Thanks for allowing me to join tonight's discussion

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@Mrs_Krapels @kgbellino Sounds awesome😊 Good luck! #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

The impact of an authentic audience is HUGE! #geniushour https://t.co/45nRVZklBX

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: make presentation day a BIG deal. Invite families, district officials, news media. #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@TeacherWilcox @CainesArcade @geniushour I bet he loved sharing his knowledge! Proud kid!! #geniushour

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@blueegg3r @MrsHeikes yes. Everyone must share their project when finished. Can be any media/form they want. #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@MrsCbeach #geniushour maybe I should relax a bit and realize other classes are a disaster too.

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

A6: challenge Ss to present their learning in new & fun ways rather than just another Google Presentation. #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

Wear comfortable shoes....yup! #geniushour https://t.co/kTZM8VZbHn

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6 pick your own project, wear comfortable shoes on GH days, just do it #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Love it #geniushour https://t.co/GnwfTLxECN

jocree Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

A6: make presentation day a BIG deal. Invite families, district officials, news media. #geniushour

EduQuinn Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

@gallit_z I think connecting students with a mentor or expert in the field of interest can help in both the short & long term. #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Just jump in, it's an amazing thing #geniushour https://t.co/B9NZieOzIZ

LloyaAustin Mar 3 @ 9:56 PM EST

@gallit_z A6: Never done #geniushour. Starting next year. Would love tips & suggestions. Thanks for allowing me to join tonight's discussion

sbrandgo Mar 3 @ 9:57 PM EST

Yet LS can be clearly assessed in a very real way during #geniushour https://t.co/1BcdgWq4MW

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:55 PM EST

@jocree @sedbauer07 @MrsHeikes YES! Why not? Not everything belongs on a report card. :) #geniushour

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

@MrsCbeach true super idea! I just did that with our BitBots. #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

@unruh_j @gallit_z Let me know if you need anything. My Ss make #geniushour eportfolios that guide them through the process also- I'll share

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

@unruh_j @MrsCbeach ha! sometimes we worry too much! It is good to reflect and improve but also good to just have fun sometimes! #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

Check out our 6P's that we created to make #geniushour process easier to follow/understand. https://t.co/BwoC8hIL8R

AnchoredIn3rdGr Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

@LloyaAustin @gallit_z Why wait til next year? Do it now! Learn, then adjust for next year. Dive in! #geniushour

ARutschke Mar 3 @ 9:58 PM EST

A6: Love the process😊 Students learn through it, especially during their reflections and fails. They LOVE the experience! #geniushour

Mrs_Krapels Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks for an inspiring convo! The hour flew by! #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

@MrsCbeach Totally jump in! Find a book which inspires you to lead into it. Mine was What DoYou Do With An Idea #geniushour

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

@blueegg3r Sure! Def check out @neprisapp and try a Help Wanted page like ours. Wrote about it here...https://t.co/9Pe4EPx1vj #geniushour

tobiemichele Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

@LloyaAustin @gallit_z Great resources are @JoyKirr & @PaulSolarz ! I have experience with #geniushour too ;-)

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

@MrsCbeach #geniushour #bitbots made from pieces from taking apart old tech equip. https://t.co/4N4gObo4Cy

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thanks for the great ideas! I can't wait to go back through the transcript @participatelrn ! #geniushour

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 9:59 PM EST

TY all for joining in tonight! Great #geniushour chat! Pls chk out https://t.co/v782g8rlKM for tips from our book! And join us next month!

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

A6: Embrace the #geniushour chaos. There will be highs and lows but in the end it is beyond worth it for them & you!

mcnairan3 Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

@gallit_z Thank you! Amazing...as usual! Have a great day tomorrow and thank you for ALL that you do! #geniushour

sdanos Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Great resources shared at #geniushour Collect your faves at https://t.co/kVHpuPvvM7 @geniushour @gallit_z @mrsdkrebs @MrsHeikes @JoyKirr

unruh_j Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

@kgbellino @gallit_z #geniushour I would love that !

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Don't forget to follow your new #geniushour friends! GH teachers are the best to have in your PLN :)

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:00 PM EST

Have a great week, and Genius on! #geniushour

MrsCbeach Mar 3 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thanks for the great chat!!! #geniushour

kgbellino Mar 3 @ 10:01 PM EST

Thanks so much for the #geniushour chat! Gained some great ideas, insight & new connections!

MrsGadtke Mar 3 @ 10:01 PM EST

@MrsHeikes @MrsCbeach Yes! We are reading it on Monday as we get started with our #geniushour start. Was it too abstract for your firsties?

gallit_z - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:01 PM EST

@mcnairan3 Thanks, Andi! Right back at you! #geniushour

corelaboratewa Mar 3 @ 10:02 PM EST

Are you using #geniushour #WATeachLead? @SunKPwrz wrote about it: https://t.co/pyBiQ9enuC https://t.co/TW2Q5AwZtW https://t.co/i3gYW5qJsU

web20classroom Mar 1 @ 12:48 PM EST

6 Principles of Genius Hour In The Classroom: https://t.co/9pIvEKQTt7

PKaiser9 Mar 3 @ 10:03 PM EST

Thanks for the conversation and courage to move teaching and learning from aspiration to transformation! #geniushour

MrsHeikes - Moderator Mar 3 @ 10:03 PM EST

@MrsGadtke @MrsCbeach awesome! No!! My firsties got it and picked their topics from the story w/out a problem! Enjoy!! #geniushour