Are you intrigued by the image of a classroom filled with excited students learning, growing and focused on their projects. Each pursuing their own interests? Then Genius Hour just might be the next challenge you are looking for. According to Genius Hour.com, "Genius hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time during school." The idea first started at Google when engineers were given 20% of their work time to pursue an area that interested them. It’s that easy; it’s that hard. Want to try Genius Hour but not ready to jump all the way in? Come learn about how we are using Genius Hour ideas to enhance our English classes and let us help you figure out how it might fit into your content area.
