Genius Hour is an approach to learning built around student curiosity, self-directed learning, and passion-based work.
In traditional learning, teachers plan units and lessons based around academic standards. In Genius Hour, students are in control, choosing what and they study as well as what they will create as a result. As a learning model, it promotes inquiry, research, creativity, and self-directed learning.
Genius Hour is most notably associated with Google, where employees are able to spend up to 20% of their time working on projects of their own choosing. The big idea for Google is that employees motivated by curiosity and passion will be happier, more creative, and more productive.
In traditional learning, teachers plan units and lessons based around academic standards. In Genius Hour, students are in control, choosing what and they study as well as what they will create as a result. As a learning model, it promotes inquiry, research, creativity, and self-directed learning.
Genius Hour is most notably associated with Google, where employees are able to spend up to 20% of their time working on projects of their own choosing. The big idea for Google is that employees motivated by curiosity and passion will be happier, more creative, and more productive.
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Some Questions for Geniuses to Consider:
- What am I passionate about?
- How do I find out about this passion?
- What do I do with all of the information that I found?
- How do I manage my time?
- How do I make a presentation that is interesting?