Author: Denise Krebs

I'm the chief learner in life's adventure.

May 13 #EdBlogADay

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#EdBlogADay

Here are a few new blogs for today. I’ve read and commented on these posts. Enjoy!

Stacy Dillon (@mytweendom)
Blogs at Welcome to my (New) Tweendom
Post: Wonder by R.J. Palacio – I just had to read her post about one of my favorite books. Stacy has been blogging about tween books for ten years!

Stephanie Ranger (@StephWardRanger)
Blogs at Following the Yellow Brick Road
Post: A Moment of Humanity in the Classroom – A lovely story of making her classroom a safe place for all students, a place where they were free to talk about mental illness. Yes, some pay cheques aren’t paid in money!

Tom Krawczewicz (@tkraz)
Blogs at Like Krazy
Post: The worst advice I’ve ever heard about technology in the classroom – And it came out of his own mouth! What a riveting beginning to this post!

Urbie Delgado @urbie
Blogs at Connect the Dots
Post: High Hopes – Urbie is creating meaningful workshops tailored for his learners. (Even if they look like a crazy tractor!)

May 12 #EdBlogADay

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Four new blogs today! I’ve read and commented on these posts. Enjoy!

Melissa Oliver (@maoliver17)
Blogs at Reflections on Learning Visually
Post: #EdBlogADay: Why Blog?

Molly Knowles (@mollyknowles322)
Blogs at The World is Your Stage
Post: Tips and Tricks for A Great Kindergarten Showcase

Megan Morgan (@mrsmeganmorgan)
Blogs at Mrs. Megan Morgan: Leading by Following
Post: Thanks to Part 2

Ben Dickson (@BDicksonNV)
Blogs at Rummages&Ramblings
Post: #thankastudent

May 11 #EdBlogADay

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#EdBlogADay

Here are several special blogs for today. I’ve read and commented on these posts. Enjoy!

Kimberly Mitchell (@inquiryfive)
Blogs with Amy Spinelli at Inquiry Partners
Posts: Why We Love Spring (And You Should Too) and What Do You Have to Celebrate Today?

Julie Hiltz (@juliehiltz)
Blogs at Center for Teaching Quality: Julie Hiltz Blog
Post: TWO WORDS! Specific Feedback

Katrina H. Conde (@KHC222)
Blogs at Language Arts and Humanities in 5C
Post: Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Jennifer Laffin (@laffinteach)
Blogs at Sweet Writing Life
Post: See Every Student

Lisa Hollenbach (@lisa_hollenbach)
Blogs at Lisa Hollenbach on Medium
Post: What Must Die in Order for Education to Move Forward?

Beth Crawford (@bethctech)
Blogs at Backstage Guiding
Post: The Secret to High Performance

Jon Harper (@jonharper70bd)
Blogs at Bailey and Derek’s Daddy
Post: How To Write Your First Blog Piece

May 10 #EdBlogADay

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#EdBlogADay

Today’s blog posts I’ve read and commented on! Enjoy!

Christy Post (@christypost9)
Blogs at Elementary Principles
Post: Something I Would Love to Try

Carol Perry (@clperry55)
Blogs at Better is Possible
Post: Why Collaborate?

Connie Rockow (@crockow8)
Blogs at The Optimistic Educator
Post: I Am That Teacher

Dawn Ellis (@dellis222)
Blogs at The Upfront Educator
Post: The Banana Tangent

Dr. Dea Conrad-Curry (@DoctorDea)
Blogs at Notions & Potions
Post: #EdBlogADay: Why Blog? Might I Wax Philosophic?

Cat Weer (@edutechchick)
Blogs at EduTechChick
Post: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9 #EdBlogADay

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Today’s blog posts I’ve read and commented on! Enjoy!

Maggie Bolado (@mrsbolado)
Blogs at Every Dream Begins with a Dreamer
Post: First Blog. Ever.

Sharon Clark (@HolyGirl22)
Blogs at Love 4 Learning
Post: 2015 PBS Lead LearningMedia Digital Innovator

Jessica Wright (@JessicaMPitts)
Blogs at Healthy Teacher, Happy Teacher
Post: #EdBlogADay Day 4 What Do You Have to Celebrate Today?

The Genius Hour Guidebook – Coming Soon

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(Originally posted at geniushour.ca)

Genius Hour Guidebook
Click book cover for link to Amazon!

By Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi

A few years ago the two of us took a risk in our practice–we asked our students what they wanted to learn about and let them take the reins and direct their own learning. Shortly after, we began the collaborative Genius Hour website geniushour.wikispaces.com, and then the monthly Twitter chat using the hashtag #geniushour.  Along with our friends and fellow Genius Hour teachers, Hugh McDonald and Joy Kirr, we began to share Genius Hour with all the teachers that would listen.  We are both so passionate about Genius Hour and found that it not only benefited our students but also changed everything for us!

The two of us wanted to spread the Genius Hour love with even more educators, so we decided that the next step was to write a book about Genius Hour.

We have been working on this book for a couple of years now and are really honored that it has now gone to production by Routledge and MiddleWeb.  We truly hope that it will help educators implement Genius Hour with their students. Our hope is that one day all students will have the chance to work on their own Genius Hour projects.

We are so excited to announce that The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering Passion, Wonder and Inquiry in the Classroom is now available for presale and will be available this Fall.

Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi

May 7 #EdBlogADay

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Today’s interesting blog posts I’ve read! Enjoy!

Kelly Stidham (@kastidham)
Blogs at Work on the Work
Post “The 5 Virtues of Teachers” – Beautiful virtues we can wish all teachers had!

Janelle Wilson (@janellewilson)
Blogs at Stretching Forward
Post: Teachers ARE Professionals – What do you think about Janelle’s idea of how teachers should be paid?

Michelle Boyce (boycem3)
Blogs at Boycetown iPad Class
Post: “NO rules” – What do you think about a NO RULES school?

Marielle Venturino (@msventurino)
Blogs at Teaching for the Future: My Life As A Teacher Blog
Post: “#AprilBlogADay Was Awesome!” – Marielle was one of the few who finished #AprilBlogADay–30 posts and none were late!

Melissa Kitchen (@TheWholeTeacher)
Blogs at The Whole Teacher
Post: Be open to collaboration – Melissa talks about how a Twitter chat got her to understand the power of using Twitter.