tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763603060314210014.post1062682792173374131..comments2023-06-04T02:10:01.321-07:00Comments on #The500Blog: A Rough Guide to Genius HourMarc Hodgkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07051874500408792688noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763603060314210014.post-54655548993889677232016-07-17T09:47:21.477-07:002016-07-17T09:47:21.477-07:00Thanks so much for your comments and feedback Joy....Thanks so much for your comments and feedback Joy. I'll explore those links you shared now.Mr. Hodgkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270751620687131934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763603060314210014.post-3666685064126405142016-07-15T04:58:16.760-07:002016-07-15T04:58:16.760-07:00Marc, I have to comment on your goal to "Spen...Marc, I have to comment on your goal to "Spend more time on the idea of 'passion'. Some students picked things they 'liked' but were not passionate about." This is a tough one. Especially for 6th graders. I struggle with this every year. I spend time in "regular" class promoting the idea that we should be doing things we are passionate about, and I try to give them time to figure out what they think they're passionate about, but so many just don't know. It hurts my heart to witness! Here are my posts about Passion: http://geniushour.blogspot.com/search/label/passion I've realized that my own passions come out of hurt. Those heartbreak maps that Angela Maiers promotes are essential.<br /><br />Then again, there's the other portion of Genius Hour / 20time - why not let students learn more about what they LIKE, or what they're GOOD at? Won't this help lead them to their passions? Won't this help them learn how to learn/research on their own? Won't this keep them more engaged in school? I am okay if students cannot (yet) find their passions, but instead want to grow in a skill or learn something new. They're still so young and experimental. Heck, some ADULTS still don't know what they're passionate about (example: my own dad). I have curated some articles here about Passion & Purpose - they might help. :) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/829279?tabid=b5c5c966-7d92-e6c8-5ea4-ed6d0ec9a18c Thank you for sharing your reflection! I hope other teachers can learn from you and your passion! :DJoy Kirrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883167887036480979noreply@blogger.com