https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96 en-us 2018-04-10 04:51:59 UTC 2025-12-13 09:55:15 UTC hello@padlet.com lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250116209 Using an organizer helps students to collect their ideas and keeps them focused on their project. Check my Genius Hour Folder for templates. ]]> 2018-04-10 04:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250116209 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250951085 During the creation process, things may get messy, noisy, and look chaotic. Just breathe, it's all good! :-)  Ask colleagues or parent volunteers to help!]]> 2018-04-11 23:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250951085 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250954553 Showcasing the arcade as part of our school's Fall Festival made the student presentation authentic and gave the students a sense of purpose for their passion project.]]> 2018-04-12 00:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250954553 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250955235 Hockey Game]]> 2018-04-12 00:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250955235 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250956288 Battle Bot Game]]> 2018-04-12 00:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250956288 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250956772 Battle Bot Game]]> 2018-04-12 00:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250956772 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250962529 These students worked on cracking codes during their independent time while I held my small reading group instructions. They were motivated to problem solve and were engaged the entire time. ]]> 2018-04-12 00:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250962529 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250966788 1.) start small and work your way up to larger goals
2.) brace yourself for a little chaos & enlist the help of co-workers and parent volunteers
3.) don't be afraid to let student passions and interests lead to other ideas that can guide the next genius hour project
4.) utilize the expertise of others and invite them as guest speakers 
5.) let students with similar passions, interests, or inquiries collaborate while allowing those who wish to work independently to do so 
6.) have faith and trust in the students to take control of their own learning
7.) prepare students to take on challenges of roadblocks, frustrations, and failures]]> 2018-04-12 01:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/250966788 lstafford4 https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/251421931 https://bit.ly/2qsD140  Music Animation
https://bit.ly/2IP5gBj Maze Game]]> 2018-04-13 04:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lstafford4/biz236yj0d96/wish/251421931