Giving students the power to choose their own projects can be daunting: Where do I start? How do I grade this? How will we have time for this? How will we afford this? However, imagine the depth of learning that takes place when at any given time you might have students in your room making video games, mixing music, designing websites or books, creating stop-motion films, and programming robots.

In this session, you will gain tools and guidance to help your students find their passions in technology, no matter your schedule, experience, or budget. Based on the idea of “Genius Hour,” students are guided to plan and complete projects that interest them, in order to develop their skills and understanding in that area. The session will begin with audience participation to model how students choose projects, and then continue in a lecture-based format. Links to classroom-ready resources will be provided.