Description
Being an educator for G/T students takes heart and hard work; but no matter how much work you put in, the real key is to make it meaningful to your students. If students can’t connect with what they’re learning, you’re wasting your valuable time and theirs. Genius hour is a creative, hands-on project that is guaranteed to make that connection! Learn how genius hour can get even your most reticent student excited and engaged.
This course will give you:
- Key elements of a dynamic genius hour
- Examples of genius hour projects
- Helpful resources for you and your students
- Tips to set up your classroom for genius hour
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Amy – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Very informative with a wealth of tools and resources
Laura – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the topic.
Mary – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
THi course was interesting but I do not have enough time with my students to do this and teach the curriculum.
Criselda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of useful tools and strategies
Leticia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed all the apps that are available for GT students and plan to implement some of them.
Kristine – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Susan – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Laurie – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
I loved learning about Genius hour. If you have the money and space for a special classroom and the materials it is an awesome way to meet the needs of the GT students.
Brenda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great presenter, with great recommendations!
Syeda – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
good
Carmen – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Heather – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
I think that this is a great idea. I do not know how I would implement it as a whole to my gen Ed classroom.