Who owns the learning? Alan November suggests kids want a voice and want to share it globally. We live in a world where we are globally connected instantly. Last year I connected with a teacher from India through Skype and it was a classroom, game changer. We learned about the Indian culture and my kids were fascinated that they were able to connect with students across the globe. If I own my learning and seek out my passions why shouldn’t my students? This year I started “Genius Hour”. “Genius Hour” is a time where students get to investigate (on their own) and share what they are passionate about. This has generated a lot of excitement with all of my students. My students are eager to come to school and are producing presentations that they want to share with others. They own their learning and it is evident because of their engagement, hunger to present, and desire to research through books and online resources.
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