tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post4651411714540427616..comments2023-06-15T10:30:47.121-05:00Comments on Stories with Sophie: Genius TimeDeb Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-702692669375249882013-06-23T17:35:26.113-05:002013-06-23T17:35:26.113-05:00I didn't do much with structure and organizati...I didn't do much with structure and organization this time around. I just turned them loose. I will do this again next year and have a bit more structure. There is a livebinder kept by Joy Kirr with LOTS of ideas. http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/829279?tabid=6a76773e-1a7c-7c63-5de5-f977d59abfd8<br /><br />Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-12727304257935636122013-06-23T17:28:30.458-05:002013-06-23T17:28:30.458-05:00Genius time sounds like such a great way to get ki...Genius time sounds like such a great way to get kids to take the agency for learning into their own hands. Any tips on how to structure it so all kids are engaged/moving along in a process? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798405508054716210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-80080339754633063412013-06-23T17:27:40.300-05:002013-06-23T17:27:40.300-05:00Genius time sounds like such a great way to get ki...Genius time sounds like such a great way to get kids to take the agency for learning into their own hands. Any tips on how to structure it so all kids are engaged/moving along in a process? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16798405508054716210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-12865761294867150132013-06-03T23:22:20.328-05:002013-06-03T23:22:20.328-05:00Your willingness to jump in and embark on this lea...Your willingness to jump in and embark on this learning journey of your own is inspiring. I am so trying this next year...at least with one very special class. Christy Rush-Levinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581876400990779210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-37810565286413455882013-05-31T15:54:37.135-05:002013-05-31T15:54:37.135-05:00I LOVE that you're letting them figure it out,...I LOVE that you're letting them figure it out, Deb. What an incredible lesson this is for your students. You're making them college-ready!Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-56570098819627773942013-05-28T20:54:56.147-05:002013-05-28T20:54:56.147-05:00This is amazing, Deb! I've enjoyed reading yo...This is amazing, Deb! I've enjoyed reading your other posts about Genius Time, and it's fun to see how your students' projects are how coming to fruition. I really admire your bravery in trying this!JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-64358888989749668682013-05-28T19:20:07.363-05:002013-05-28T19:20:07.363-05:00What a great way to get the kids to learn about so...What a great way to get the kids to learn about something that they really care about. I admire that you left them to answer their own questions. Can't wait for the next slice telling us how they presented their new knowledge.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-68036419293660677362013-05-28T12:09:34.126-05:002013-05-28T12:09:34.126-05:00You have all learned a lot in the process, I would...You have all learned a lot in the process, I would venture to say. Wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-77302444912449300202013-05-28T10:37:56.822-05:002013-05-28T10:37:56.822-05:00Learning for the sake of learning, I love the oppo...Learning for the sake of learning, I love the opportunity you have given these students. Priceless!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-30479494503516013132013-05-28T10:13:38.904-05:002013-05-28T10:13:38.904-05:00Kay, you should definitely try it with your kids n...Kay, you should definitely try it with your kids next year. It is so worthwhile. This year I stayed available for them all the time. NExt year I may do my own genius time learning!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-26768874549748577382013-05-28T09:15:12.809-05:002013-05-28T09:15:12.809-05:00The more I read about genius time, the more I want...The more I read about genius time, the more I want to try it with my classes. I loved hearing about the variety of projects and ways of sharing learning. This is what education should be about.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-74386326444468947742013-05-28T07:44:11.677-05:002013-05-28T07:44:11.677-05:00I think your idea for genius time is invaluable le...I think your idea for genius time is invaluable learning for the kids and other teachers! Kids are innately curious and you're sowing seeds of lifelong learning. Cool!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102939630771341497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1015645269607993268.post-55978136846986971462013-05-28T07:25:11.943-05:002013-05-28T07:25:11.943-05:00You've just described why our individual unit ...You've just described why our individual unit topics work, Deb. It's their choice, their passion. If they continued through their school years, just think what they'd accomplish, & the teachers can just go with the flow, teaching where needed. I loved hearing the descriptions of the varied ideas and projects-lots of learning going on there!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com