Today we explored Virtual
Field Trips! Yes, you read that right, a virtual field trip. You can transport your students out of the
classroom, without actually leaving the school. These field trips can consist
of pictures, videos, and audio segments. These field trips provide
opportunities for students to explore places or things they otherwise would not
get to experience. Virtual field trips can be a fun, engaging way for students
to learn. So take your students to on a journey through space (http://nineplanets.org), to the Easter
Islands (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/) , to the arctic (http://www.polarhusky.com/), or where
ever your teachings may take you.
Genius Hour
Another topic we explored was Genius Hour. Genius hour in
the classroom provides students to explore their passions, find answers to
challenging problems, and work towards a goal. Genius Hour provides an opportunity for students to explore their passions, and learn new things. It is a student-driven initiative. Picking a genius hour project
was no easy task. I decided I would finally take this time to learn how to
knit!
Interested in starting a Genius Hour in your classroom? Follow this link to find out more information on how you can incorporate Genius Hour into your classroom.
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