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#5thChat Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Topic: Genius Hour FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:02pm via HootSuite night night all ... see u next tuesday if not before ;-) #5thchat ...i will put "topic voting/poll" up on Friday ;-) FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:02pm via HootSuite @KatyGartside so glad u were here ... even for a bit ... love all you share ;-) #5thchat Show Conversation FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:01pm via HootSuite that's it for another #5thchat thanks all! ... hope to see you next week...i will put "topic voting/poll" up on Friday ;-) . KatyGartside Sep 3, 8:00pm via TweetDeck late dinner tonight so missed most of #5thchat See you next week though! FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:00pm via HootSuite @PaulSolarz thank you thank you thank you #5thchat Show Conversation BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 8:00pm via Web @PaulSolarz @FlyontheCWall Thank u Paul! I think I am really going to try it this year!:) #5thchat Show Conversation

#5thChat Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Topic: Genius … Sept 3 2013...Genius Hour FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:02pm via HootSuite ... TY @FlyontheCWall: ;-) RT @ugafrank: @TeachersNet @PaulSolarz

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#5thChat Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Topic: Genius Hour

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:02pm via HootSuite

night night all ... see u next tuesday if not before ;-) #5thchat ...i will put "topic voting/poll" up on Friday

;-)

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:02pm via HootSuite

@KatyGartside so glad u were here ... even for a bit ... love all you share ;-) #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:01pm via HootSuite

that's it for another #5thchat thanks all! ... hope to see you next week...i will put "topic voting/poll" up

on Friday ;-) .

KatyGartside Sep 3, 8:00pm via TweetDeck

late dinner tonight so missed most of #5thchat See you next week though!

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:00pm via HootSuite

@PaulSolarz thank you thank you thank you #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 8:00pm via Web

@PaulSolarz @FlyontheCWall Thank u Paul! I think I am really going to try it this year!:) #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 8:00pm via HootSuite

@BriteEyes49 you're great! thanks to you! #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:59pm via HootSuite

that's it for another #5thchat thanks all! ... hope to see you next week...i will put "topic voting/poll" up

on Friday ;-)

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:37pm via HootSuite

"Here are some documents used by Genius Hour teachers." #5thchat ht.ly/oxgIy

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:59pm via HootSuite

thank you! RT @audkruegs: @PaulSolarz @FlyontheCWall Thanks for all the resources and sharing your

experience! #5thchat

BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:59pm via Web

@FlyontheCWall Thx Ally for the "funtastic"moderating as always! :)#5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:59pm via TweetDeck

@PaulSolarz @FlyontheCWall Thanks for all the resources and sharing your experience! #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:37pm via HootSuite

"Here are some documents used by Genius Hour teachers." #5thchat ht.ly/oxgIy

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jarhartz Sep 3, 7:57pm via TweetDeck

TY @FlyontheCWall: ;-) RT @ugafrank: @TeachersNet @PaulSolarz great info- and thank you #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:58pm via HootSuite

yup-we're lucky ;-) RT @MrsJeniseSexton: @FlyontheCWall Always great to connect with other great

thinkers and doers. #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:58pm via HootSuite

@KatyGartside i'll bet! ;-) #5thchat

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jarhartz Sep 3, 7:57pm via TweetDeck

TY @FlyontheCWall: ;-) RT @ugafrank: @TeachersNet @PaulSolarz great info- and thank you #5thchat

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KatyGartside Sep 3, 7:57pm via TweetDeck

@FlyontheCWall kids love to guess what it is for & what could be in it! #5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:57pm via HootSuite

@FlyontheCWall Always great to connect with other great thinkers and doers. #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:57pm via Web

@FlyontheCWall Thanks for moderating another great #5thchat Ally! See you next week!

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KatyGartside Sep 3, 7:56pm via TweetDeck

@FlyontheCWall kids try to guess, thn we open, taped inside is challenge. Design& build a wind powered

vehicle to carry 12 marbles" #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:56pm via HootSuite

;-) RT @ugafrank: @TeachersNet @FlyontheCWall @PaulSolarz Thank you for the great sharing, and

thank you #5thchat for another mind and...

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:56pm via HootSuite

@KatyGartside very cool! #5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:56pm via HootSuite

@BriteEyes49 @MrsJeniseSexton @CKewriga @imagination It's a great way to be inspired by the

imagination of kids! #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

Here are some final Passion Time projects from my kids last year:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:55pm via HootSuite

5mins left of #5thchat ... hope to see you next week...i will put "topic voting/poll" up on Friday ;-)

cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:50pm via TweetDeck

My Makerspaces page: bit.ly/18MDbn8 Have your students be makers rather than takers. #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:22pm via Web

Step (2) Fill out KWH columns in KWHLAQ Chart: psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

Here are some final Passion Time projects from my kids last year:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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KatyGartside Sep 3, 7:54pm via TweetDeck

@FlyontheCWall I have collected all manner of boxes, tubes, random inserts from items etc, all go in big

box labelled "Mystery Box" #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:53pm via Web

@KatyGartside Oooh - tell us more! #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:53pm via Web

@MrsJeniseSexton @CKewriga @imagination That's amazing! I heard of it but never read the story

behind it.#5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:53pm via HootSuite

@JoyKirr The kids are so motivated by the idea of a carnival. Ideas brewing ow.ly/i/33mgV ... #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:53pm via Web

@KatyGartside Oooh - tell us more! #5thchat

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KatyGartside Sep 3, 7:53pm via TweetDeck

want them to learn process of design, build, test, adjust, test, adjust, test… #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:53pm via HootSuite

@KatyGartside can yuou share some of it here? outline? #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:52pm via HootSuite

@KatyGartside oh! great idea! #5thchat

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ugafrank Sep 3, 7:51pm via Web

@TeachersNet @FlyontheCWall @PaulSolarz Thank you for the great sharing, and thank you #5thchat

for another mind and idea stretching session

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (5) Create a video showing your final product: psolarz.weebly.com/guidelines-for… #5thchat

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jarhartz Sep 3, 7:52pm via TweetDeck

@PaulSolarz thanks we have one hr a week. Just starting, getting our feet wet. Ss love -yr info will help

us make the most of it #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (5) Create a video showing your final product: psolarz.weebly.com/guidelines-for… #5thchat

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ugafrank Sep 3, 7:51pm via Web

@TeachersNet @FlyontheCWall @PaulSolarz Thank you for the great sharing, and thank you #5thchat

for another mind and idea stretching session

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KatyGartside Sep 3, 7:51pm via TweetDeck

we are starting our passion project with a partner design challenge #5thchat

Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:49pm via TweetDeck

Love it! RT @enickers: cainesarcade.com It is a global day of play to inspire the imagination! #5thchat

#gtchat

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:51pm via Web

I'd like to say thank you to all who try new things and share with the rest of us! I learn so much from

you! #5thchat

MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:50pm via HootSuite

@Elle_Gifted @enickers @MrsJeniseSexton ow.ly/22b6ZO Check it out #5thchat

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cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:50pm via TweetDeck

My Makerspaces page: bit.ly/18MDbn8 Have your students be makers rather than takers. #5thchat

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cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:50pm via TweetDeck

My Makerspaces page: bit.ly/18MDbn8 Have your students be makers rather than takers. #5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:50pm via HootSuite

@Elle_Gifted @enickers @MrsJeniseSexton ow.ly/22b6ZO Check it out #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:49pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thchat- need to leave chat now. Thanks for all the great sharing. Hope to be back.

TeachersNet Sep 3, 7:49pm via Web

@ugafrank @FlyontheCWall @PaulSolarz I would construct questions that prompt Ss self-evaluation

#5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:49pm via TweetDeck

Love it! RT @enickers: cainesarcade.com It is a global day of play to inspire the imagination! #5thchat

#gtchat

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daisyray215 Sep 3, 7:48pm via Twitter for iPhone

“@JoyKirr: @ewilliams65 My favorite #geniushour res: geniushour.wikispaces.com &

livebinders.com/play/play?id=8… + more!! #5thchat” @NicotreSherri

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:48pm via HootSuite

10 mins left of #5thchat learning lots as always ;-)

CKewriga Sep 3, 7:48pm via Web

@PaulSolarz Do you have all the steps you use for your Genius Hour one a website? #5thchat

enickers Sep 3, 7:47pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@Elle_Gifted cainesarcade.com It is a global day of play to inspire the imagination! #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:47pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank lots of talk and role play activities around this during drama class #5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:47pm via HootSuite

@CKewriga pt 1 and 2 w/ all classes Each time I watch them I get a tear in my eye. Gotta love the

creativity of kids! #5thchat @imagination

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:47pm via Web

@ugafrank No specific training, but in our writing program we do teach how to be specific with our

compliments - that applies here. #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:46pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@MrsJeniseSexton - I am also working with grades 1-5. We did it last year. It was a great time. They are

already excited. #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:45pm via Web

@ugafrank Students watch each others' videos on their own & post compliments only on their

ePortfolios: psolarz.weebly.com/e-portfolios.h… #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:45pm via TweetDeck

@enickers @MrsJeniseSexton Do you mind sharing this cardboard challenge? Link? Sounds like fun!

#5thchat

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JoyKirr Sep 3, 7:43pm via TweetDeck

@ewilliams65 My favorite #geniushour res: geniushour.wikispaces.com &

livebinders.com/play/play?id=8… + more!! #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:45pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@CKewriga @MrsJeniseSexton I was so inspired last year about this little guy. We did the arcacde last

year for grades K-5 Awesome #5thchat

MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:45pm via HootSuite

@enickers That would be really neat! They are so excited. I'm actually working with 1st-5th grade on it.

ow.ly/i/33m7v #5thchat

Show Conversation

JoyKirr Sep 3, 7:43pm via TweetDeck

@ewilliams65 My favorite #geniushour res: geniushour.wikispaces.com &

livebinders.com/play/play?id=8… + more!! #5thchat

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CKewriga Sep 3, 7:44pm via Web

@MrsJeniseSexton Have you seen Caine's Arcade? #5thchat

ugafrank Sep 3, 7:44pm via Twitter for iPhone

@FlyontheCWall @TeachersNet @PaulSolarz do Ss give Ss feedback? If yes, how do you help with

training for productive feedback #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:44pm via Web

@ev928 Thanks Elyse! This is a fun way to teach! :) #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:43pm via Web

@ugafrank @BriteEyes49 I see. These are the only guidelines my class and I came up with last year:

psolarz.weebly.com/guidelines-for… #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:42pm via HootSuite

genius hour plan sheet ht.ly/oxh1z #5thchat example

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JoyKirr Sep 3, 7:43pm via TweetDeck

@ewilliams65 My favorite #geniushour res: geniushour.wikispaces.com &

livebinders.com/play/play?id=8… + more!! #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:43pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@MrsJeniseSexton We are doing the cardboard challenge too for #Cainesarcade Want to have our

classes tweet about it?

#5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:15pm via Web

@jcrainrue We fill out the 1st three columns of the KWHLAQ Chart on this link next:

psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:42pm via Web

Although I want my Ss to focus on their interests, I'm encouraging themes this year: the arts, maker

space, helping others, etc. #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:42pm via HootSuite

genius hour plan sheet ht.ly/oxh1z #5thchat example

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:42pm via Web

@Elle_Gifted Oh yes! I am working on improving in terms of Parent involvement. Trying to get them in

the school. #5thchat

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MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:42pm via Twitter for iPhone

I'm trying #GeniusHour for 1st time this yr. we're starting w/a cardboard carnival #5thchat

ugafrank Sep 3, 7:42pm via Twitter for iPhone

@PaulSolarz @BriteEyes49 agree w thinking. I was not thinking grades as much as expectations for

production, sharing & reflection #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:40pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 And wouldn't it be nice to have student showcase at Parent Night or other family event?

#5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:41pm via HootSuite

i give a ton of feedback to Ss & keep observational records - very rich MT @TeachersNet: .@PaulSolarz

@ugafrank Grades #5thchat

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ev928 Sep 3, 7:41pm via Web

@PaulSolarz Awesome work - always amazed!! Those kids are learning some outstanding skills from you

(and on their own too!) #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:40pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 And wouldn't it be nice to have student showcase at Parent Night or other family event?

#5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

Here are some final Passion Time projects from my kids last year:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:39pm via Web

@BriteEyes49 @ugafrank I think it's better this way - how can I put a grade on someone's passion?!?!? :)

#5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:35pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank yes : to begin: learn something - create something - present something #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:40pm via Web

@enickers @FlyontheCWall @Elle_Gifted When they are entusiastic abt something, it shows #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:39pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@TeachersNet @PaulSolarz @ugafrank I agree #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:39pm via Web

@BriteEyes49 @ugafrank I think it's better this way - how can I put a grade on someone's passion?!?!? :)

#5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:37pm via HootSuite

"Here are some documents used by Genius Hour teachers." #5thchat ht.ly/oxgIy

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TeachersNet Sep 3, 7:39pm via Web

.@PaulSolarz @ugafrank Grades would seem to dampen the passion #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:38pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@FlyontheCWall @BriteEyes49 @Elle_Gifted When they did not have time for ind.HW- they begged for

it - Funny! #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

Here are some final Passion Time projects from my kids last year:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:38pm via Web

@jcrainrue However, building would not fit into rdg or wrt workshops as much :) My st have lots of

choice in rdg and wrt. #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:36pm via Web

@Elle_Gifted I think if they are excited abt it, they would be willing to work at home. #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:36pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thchat I am interested in forming a community of other classes to tweet with about STEM DM me if

you are interested

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

Here are some final Passion Time projects from my kids last year:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:37pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@Elle_Gifted last year we tried to set up mystery skype but time ran out teaching only STEM this year,

any interest in STEM chats? #5thchat

BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:37pm via Web

@PaulSolarz @ugafrank Now I am really hooked!!! LOL #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:35pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank yes : to begin: learn something - create something - present something #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:37pm via HootSuite

"Here are some documents used by Genius Hour teachers." #5thchat ht.ly/oxgIy

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:36pm via Web

Introduced last week, talked about how some of the reading/research could be done during rdg

workshop, writing during wr workshop #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:36pm via Web

@ugafrank I have high expectations and give specific feedback, but there are no grades associated with

Passion Time for me. #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:36pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thchat I am interested in forming a community of other classes to tweet with about STEM DM me if

you are interested

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:36pm via Web

@Elle_Gifted I think if they are excited abt it, they would be willing to work at home. #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:35pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank yes : to begin: learn something - create something - present something #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:35pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank every Wed - last period - 40 mins after teaching research process #5thchat

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ugafrank Sep 3, 7:34pm via Twitter for iPhone

@PaulSolarz @FlyontheCWall nice. Are there specific requirements for productivity and reflection?

#5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:34pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 I have an extra LA period once a week to make up for missing minutes, maybe then?

would every 2 weeks work? #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:34pm via HootSuite

100% open - but they need help to narrow questions #5thchat RT @audkruegs: @FlyontheCWall

Thanks! Do you ever give the S guideline...

Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:34pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 maybe for early finishers or as a take home project? Our time is tight , too. Feel your pain.

#5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:34pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thchat teaching STEM ( science) this year- genius hour seems like a very good fit for ind. study in

science

alisoway Sep 3, 7:33pm via Twitter for Android

Good luck with the grade change! @breti20b maybe check out #5thchat #elemchat #edchat for some

ideas

BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:33pm via Web

@audkruegs Good idea. Maybe one of our intervention blocks. It is 1/2 hour.#5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:32pm via Web

@jarhartz My rounds are 6-10 weeks (two 30-minute periods per week). 8 weeks feels best, but I start

year with 6 & end with 10. #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:32pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@jcrainrue That is important. Some parents at my school are not always open to alternative approaches

to learning

#5thchat

BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:31pm via Web

@Elle_Gifted Yes, I know. This is week 2, so far, so good.:)#5thchat Just have to adjust!

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cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:20pm via TweetDeck

My Passion Based Learning page bit.ly/HvUUCH #5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:31pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 I was thinking the same thing. Maybe part of language arts? #5thchat

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:31pm via Web

@enickers I'm also prepared to explain how this supports our curriculum. #5thchat

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ugafrank Sep 3, 7:31pm via Twitter for iPhone

“@MorahKelly: amazing #BlogElul creations from @Davis_Academy's 5th using @PicCollage

kidblog.org/5BJudaics/ @ACoffsky #davis5” #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:30pm via Web

evry sec of our day is scheduled 4 us. Now we have to departmentalize Sci/SS. Where do I find time?

#5thchat

jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:30pm via Web

@PaulSolarz Thanks, just seeing how to easily get their info to one place. #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:30pm via TweetDeck

@BriteEyes49 Hola amiga! Long time no tweet. Hope all is well w you. Have you started school?

#5thchat

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jarhartz Sep 3, 7:30pm via TweetDeck

@PaulSolarz so how long would this take them?#5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:30pm via Web

@ugafrank @FlyontheCWall I do two 30-minute periods per week, right at the end of the day. Many

stay after to keep working! #5thchat

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:30pm via Web

@enickers Just starting. Have not had parents complain (I think) bc of all of the lrning that takes place

(rdg, wrtg, research...) #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:29pm via Web

@jarhartz Yes. Last year we had one firm deadline for everyone. This year, one firm deadline, but they

can finish early. #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:23pm via HootSuite

@audkruegs "How to Write a Research Question" #5thchat ht.ly/oxfOx

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enickers Sep 3, 7:28pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thchat- independent HW- kids explore topic of choice and create a way to share. Sharing is best part.

BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:28pm via Web

Lisa from Delaware, exhausted, but wanting to hear gr8 ideas!:) #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (5) Create a video showing your final product: psolarz.weebly.com/guidelines-for… #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:28pm via Web

@jcrainrue I have one account, but share my sign-on information with them. They add to it

individually/in pairs. #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:27pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

#5thChat Do parents buy into this or is it resisted?

#5thchat

jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:27pm via Web

@ev928 no #5thchat

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jarhartz Sep 3, 7:26pm via TweetDeck

@PaulSolarz thank you for the info. Do all students go through this progression? #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:26pm via Web

Getting started with Passion Time/Genius Hour/20% Time:

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h…

- psolarz.weebly.com/37/post/2013/0…

- psolarz.weebly.com/passion-projec…

#5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:26pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

independent homework- kids could explore topic of their choice. They created a way to share each

week. Sharing was the best part! #5thchat

jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:26pm via Web

@PaulSolarz Do your students have their own accounts or is it one class account? #5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:25pm via TweetDeck

@FlyontheCWall Thanks! Do you ever give the S guideline topics, or leave it totally open to them?

#5thchat

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ev928 Sep 3, 7:25pm via TweetDeck

Quick poll: Wondering, for those who already use/used GH, are you departmentalized or not? #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:25pm via Web

@audkruegs We use PHAT Questions in our class: Pretty Hard and Tough (credit: @JohnFritzky) - can't

be answerable in our 6-8 weeks. #5thchat

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Ince22 Sep 3, 7:25pm via Twitter for iPhone

When are these chats? Would like to share with teachers and is there a 6th grade one ? #5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (6) upload video to YouTube & send me the URL: psolarz.weebly.com/submit-youtube… (7) Start

new round. #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:22pm via Web

Step (2) Fill out KWH columns in KWHLAQ Chart: psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:23pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

@TLBoudell @cybraryman1 This great! Thanks!

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (5) Create a video showing your final product: psolarz.weebly.com/guidelines-for… #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:23pm via HootSuite

@audkruegs "How to Write a Research Question" #5thchat ht.ly/oxfOx

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (4) Start researching, building, creating, etc. & fill out LAQ columns in KWHLAQ Chart & track

progress towards deadline #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:23pm via Web

Step (3) Develop a plan for a final product/activity on our Trello page: trello.com/b/tkBEx78i/pas…

#5thchat

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cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:20pm via TweetDeck

My Passion Based Learning page bit.ly/HvUUCH #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:22pm via HootSuite

@PaulSolarz fab! thanks! #5thchat psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h…

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:22pm via Web

Step (2) Fill out KWH columns in KWHLAQ Chart: psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:22pm via Web

Here's how I start "Passion Time" in my class: (1) Create Essential Questions & Submit on Google Form:

psolarz.weebly.com/submit-your-es… #5thchat

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BriteEyes49 Sep 3, 7:22pm via Web

@PaulSolarz @jcrainrue Love this chart! Helps me to not be afraid to dip my toes into #geniushour. Gr8

video! #5thchat

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enickers Sep 3, 7:22pm via TweetChat powered by oneQube

First time here #5thchat- I used a version of genius hour called independent homework

jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:21pm via Web

Introduced GH last week. Asked "What if you could come to school and learn about something you

love?" and heard gasps. #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:21pm via HootSuite

@Elle_Gifted thanks! good thinking! ;-) #5thchat

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cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:20pm via TweetDeck

My Passion Based Learning page bit.ly/HvUUCH #5thchat

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:19pm via Web

@PaulSolarz Thank you. I've seen that and liked it! All of these resources begin to blur together.

#5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:18pm via TweetDeck

Before my sts start their #geniushour projects, teaching research skills. Gr8 stuff on @CommonSense

Media goo.gl/ykd8Mj #5thchat

ugafrank Sep 3, 7:18pm via Web

@FlyontheCWall what are the logistics, procedures and frequency for genius hour? #5thchat

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brittanyadurham Sep 3, 7:17pm via TweetDeck

I saw a post earlier this week about using Trello to organize students' GH projects… anyone use this?

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:16pm via Web

@FlyontheCWall I don't really have my essential questions yet:) Hoping to this week and next. Just

looking for tips for after that! #5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:16pm via TweetDeck

looking into first use of genius this year - tips for forming essential questions? #5thchat

jarhartz Sep 3, 7:16pm via TweetDeck

Hi Julieanne in Ca What do you use for reflections on Genius Hour?#5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:15pm via Web

@jcrainrue We fill out the 1st three columns of the KWHLAQ Chart on this link next:

psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:15pm via HootSuite

@Elle_Gifted ugh! i bet! it was like a fall day here in toronto! weird as it has been so muggy! #5thchat

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ev928 Sep 3, 7:15pm via TweetDeck

With all awesome ideas I've found on here this summer, Genius Hour is one that I need to spend more

time on - #twitteroverload :) #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:15pm via HootSuite

Genius Hour: Ss explore personal questions/interests - so active, organic, differentiating learning

#5thchat

PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:15pm via Web

@jcrainrue We fill out the 1st three columns of the KWHLAQ Chart on this link next:

psolarz.weebly.com/passion-time.h… #5thchat

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TeachersTrain Sep 3, 7:15pm via HootSuite

FREE PD cert for #5thchat 9-3-13 ow.ly/oxeze Create mini-courses for educators! Please follow &

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ugafrank Sep 3, 7:14pm via Web

@ev928 @jasontes5th @Kkht6912 the 9th is way late. we started week 4 today. #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:14pm via HootSuite

@jcrainrue yup! "Dive right in!" i always find narrowing questions the hardest part! #5thchat

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MathMinds Sep 3, 7:14pm via Twitter for iPad

@Kkht6912 Just started today too! Still working...I forget how crazy this first week is! Have a great first

week! #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:13pm via HootSuite

genius hour - love that it gives Ss a voice #5thchat

ev928 Sep 3, 7:13pm via TweetDeck

@jasontes5th @Kkht6912 Yes, we always start after Labor Day, but today and tomorrow are PD days!

#5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:13pm via HootSuite

genius hour - love that it gives Ss another opp to use of nonfiction text #5thchat

jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:13pm via Web

We've got our essential questions, now what? Any advice for getting started? #5thchat

Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:12pm via TweetDeck

@Kkht6912 Hope you had a great 1st day! #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:12pm via HootSuite

@Kkht6912 oh! First day! Hope it was fab! i am suuuuuuuuure that it was ;-) #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:12pm via TweetDeck

@FlyontheCWall Thanks! It's not fun being sick in this heat! #5thchat

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ev928 Sep 3, 7:12pm via TweetDeck

@Kkht6912 Hope it went well! We don't start w/ Ss until the 9th! #5thchat

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KingandKids Sep 3, 7:09pm via Twitter for iPhone

Excellent resource! RT @cybraryman1: My Genius Hour page: bit.ly/12UXbDo #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:11pm via HootSuite

@Elle_Gifted hey you ... hope you start to feel better reeeeeeeeeally soon! ;-) #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:09pm via HootSuite

Genisu Hour : teacher Links and blogs : #5thchat ht.ly/oxeRE

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:09pm via HootSuite

Genius Hour Wiki - great resource for all things genius hour geniushour.wikispaces.com #5thchat

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Kkht6912 Sep 3, 7:11pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Hi #5thchat .... Haven't made it home from first day of school yet! Hopefully grocery stop goes quick and

I make it home in time to join!

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:11pm via HootSuite

@ugafrank welocome! Ally here in toronto #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

welcome to #5thchat we are talking about genius hour and passion projects

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:11pm via TweetDeck

I'm Elle, Elem Gifted Ed Teacher (grades 2-6) tuning in from the very hot South (USA). #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:11pm via HootSuite

Personal Learning and Creation Time Instructable –Instructable 4 Genius Hour in the middle school

classroom. #5thchat ht.ly/oxeZc

ugafrank Sep 3, 7:10pm via Web

Drew from Atlanta Looking forward to hearing how all incorporate and facilitate genius #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

welcome to #5thchat we are talking about genius hour and passion projects

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:09pm via HootSuite

Genius Hour Wiki - great resource for all things genius hour geniushour.wikispaces.com #5thchat

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Elle_Gifted Sep 3, 7:09pm via TweetDeck

Hello #5thchat friends! Stopping by for a few min. Feeling a bit under the weather this week. (womp,

womp)

KingandKids Sep 3, 7:09pm via Twitter for iPhone

Excellent resource! RT @cybraryman1: My Genius Hour page: bit.ly/12UXbDo #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:09pm via HootSuite

Genisu Hour : teacher Links and blogs : #5thchat ht.ly/oxeRE

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:08pm via HootSuite

@CKewriga welcome ;-) #5thchat

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audkruegs Sep 3, 7:08pm via TweetDeck

Audrey from IL looking forward to learning more about genius hour with #5thchat this week!

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:08pm via HootSuite

making time for Genius Hour ht.ly/oxeMY #5thchat

cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:07pm via TweetDeck

My Genius Hour page: bit.ly/12UXbDo #5thchat

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PaulSolarz Sep 3, 7:08pm via Web

Hello everyone! I'm Paul Solarz from Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Excited to talk about Passion Time / #GeniusHour / #20Time!

#5thchat

CKewriga Sep 3, 7:08pm via TweetCaster for iOS

Caitlyn from MA here! Excited to learn about genius hour #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:08pm via HootSuite

"Genius hour a movement that allows(Ss2)explore their own passions&encourages creativity in

the(classrm)." ht.ly/oxeHS #5thchat

cybraryman1 Sep 3, 7:07pm via TweetDeck

My Genius Hour page: bit.ly/12UXbDo #5thchat

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ev928 Sep 3, 7:07pm via TweetDeck

Hi #5thchat missed the last few, but looking forward to the discussion tonight! :) Elyse from NJ

brittanyadurham Sep 3, 7:07pm via TweetDeck

Brittany from NC 5th grade math/science teacher! #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:06pm via HootSuite

@MrsJeniseSexton welcome! #5thchat Ally here form Toronto

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:06pm via HootSuite

@Jazzymiles welcome! #5thchat

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FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

welcome to #5thchat we are talking about genius hour and passion projects ;-)

MrsJeniseSexton Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

Jenise from Atlanta #5thchat

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

@jasontes5th me too #5thchat

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Jazzymiles Sep 3, 7:05pm via Web

howdy y'all at #5thchat hope this message finds you well.

FlyontheCWall Sep 3, 7:05pm via HootSuite

welcome to #5thchat we are talking about genius hour and passion projects

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jcrainrue Sep 3, 7:05pm via Web

Janine from Omaha, NE #5thchat

jasontes5th Sep 3, 7:04pm via Twitter for iPhone

#5thchat I'm excited to learn about genius hour tonight! Jason from MA!