May 2016 #LCPSedChat Topic

This month we will be looking at Genius Hour, 20% Time or Passion Projects.  We have Laura Rahn (@rahnlaura) as our guest moderator with special guests Don Wettrick (@donwetrick) and Joy Kirr (@joykirr)

Our next #LCPSedChat will be May 19th at 8 pm.  Below is the topic and questions we will cover.  We hope you are able to learn with us.

When: Thursday May 19th, 2016 at 8pm

Where: Twitter (use Twubs.com or tweetchat.com to follow the conversation more easily)

What: Chat topics & questions will be announced before the chat. Check out these blogs for information:  http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/ and http://reynoldsrambles.blogspot.com/

Hashtag: #lcpsedchat

Who: EVERYONE! Looking for LCPS teachers...ALL are welcome!
Guest Moderator Laura Rahn (@rahnlaura), English Teacher Blue Ridge MS, Loudoun County Public Schools.
Special Guests: Joy Kirr (@joykirr) and Don Wettrick (@donwettrick) author of Pure Genius

Topic: Genius Hour, 20% Time, Passion Projects

Twitter Chat Discussion Questions:

Q1: What do you think of when you hear the term Genius Hour, Passion Project or 20% time?

Q2 - What grade level or content area classrooms could Genius Hour be a part of? How do you begin?

Q3: How can Genius Hour projects be celebrated within the classroom, school, community? How can they fit into the OTTW or PBL initiatives in Loudoun County?

Q4: What are some of the hurdles facing an implementation of Genius Hour in the classroom?

Q5: How does the Genius Hour philosophy benefit teachers and students in the classroom?

FAQ

1. Sign into either tweetchat.com or twubs.com to follow the conversation. Sign

   in USING your twitter username & password. Type in #lcpsedchat. Now, the sites will automatically put the #lcpsedchat into every tweet for you.
2. EVERY tweet must include the #lcpsedchat to be seen by the group.
3. Introduce yourself and jump into the chat. Ask questions, answer questions. This
   chat is for you! Tip: Address someone directly by using their username if you are answering/asking them a question.
4. This chat is moderated by @brazier1066, @mhaseltine, and @jbreynoldsTRT. Follow the moderators!
5. The chat will be archived when it’s done and the archive will be shared on twitter and the blogs. You can read the entire chat after it’s over, if you want.
6. Remember: Chats can move fast. It’s ok! Take a deep breath and get ready!