Here’s to the creative group that embraces Genius Hour and Passion Projects.  The transparency of this group on Twitter is phenomenal.  Our Genius Hour Twist is “Under the Influence” of several key people: Joy Kirr @joykirr and Don Wettrick @donwettrick.  Joy runs her GH in her classroom, allowing for 20% of her week to be spent on these projects.  Don Wettrick has written a book called Pure Genius.  It details his work with his innovation class and discusses the value of fos

Our high school in Harrisburg, SD, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Lein, has embarked on a journey of customized learning for our students the past two years.  Most schools approach this from the elementary level and move up.  Dr. Lein has decided to start at the top and work down.  His concept of using a modular schedule came from visits with Omaha Westside in Nebraska and several school in Maine.  Maine also influenced his drive for a customized learning model with the ass

Even a beginning has an influence.  As a matter of fact, I am Under the Influence of many creative-thinking people on social media.  After attending an in-depth session with George Couros, @gcouros, in December, time has to be made to put down thoughts regarding learning.  I want this blog to be a resource of ideas, but also a place where questions are asked leading to more student voice/choice and changing how we instruct this generation. I want education to be transformed f