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Wednesday, July 26 • 10:20am - 11:25am
Kirr - What's the Big Hoopla Over Genius Hour?

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Genius Hour - What's the big hoopla over Genius Hour? Why hand over 20% of precious class time to the students? Find out many reasons why you should be doing passion-based learning in your classroom, and leave with loads of resources on how to begin!
Participants will gain:
-A better understanding of just what Genius Hour IS and is NOT
-Links to comprehensive resources to begin Genius Hour, help struggling students, and projects that have been completed
-Connections to teachers who are already using this type of learning in their classrooms.
Speakers
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Joy Kirr

7th grade ELA Teacher, Thomas Middle School, Arlington Heights, IL
Joy was first a special education teacher of deaf & hard-of-hearing students, and next became a reading specialist and National Board Certified. Now in her 25th year of teaching, she learns alongside 7th graders. Joy is passionate about students owning their own learning, doesn’t... Read More →

Wednesday July 26, 2017 10:20am - 11:25am EDT
Arlington Boston Park Plaza
  Main Conference Session
  • BLC Strand Nurturing Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy and Courage
  • Intended Audience General - All Audiences
  • Session Level Beginner