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Genius Hour



Ms. Kasegian's Genius Hour Students:


Project Examples:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkNZsTwpXKk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZY6yU9mWGM

Ms. Dowd's Genius Hour Project
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newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/09/16/sit-with-us-app/

Read this page AND watch the video about writing good Essential Questions.

From 10/22:
How to set up your Google Drive folders: http://tinyurl.com/poqj5y5
How to share your Google Drive folders with Ms. Kasegian: http://tinyurl.com/qjcdg8b
Sites to browse ideas for your Genius Hour Project: http://tinyurl.com/nzlfawz

Some Tech Tools for Genius Hour Projects:


Create an App with AppsBar.

Create an Interactive Flipbook with Flipsnack​.

Create a free Ebook at Epub Bud, OR the Book Creator or Book Writer Apps (find them at the App Store). 

Use Cliptomize to create a children's book.

Create the prototype for an app with Popapp.

​Create a video game with Gamemaker Studio.

Ms. Dowd's 2015 Genius Hour Project:


How Do I Research My Genius Hour Topic?

Watch the short video to learn about eWISE, a research model to follow.




Click Here for the Guided Notes that go with this video.

What is an Essential Question and how do I write a good one?  






Watch this video about Essential Questions, or click here for more info.

How can I make sure I'm getting accurate, high-quality information on my topic?  Watch this video about How To Evaluate Websites.


Click Here for the Guided Notes that go with this video.













Genius Hour Gallery Walk

STEP 1 - Upload Reflection Video to Google Drive & Change Sharing Settings





How to Change Sharing Settings ​in Google Drive:
  • Find your video in your Google Drive
  • Right click on your video
  • Click Get Link - Sharing Settings - Advanced - Change - Anyone with the Link Can View - Save - Done

OR STEP 1 - Make sure your Share Settings will allow others to watch your videos.

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STEP 2 - Create a QR Code for Your Reflection Video





How to create a QR code

STEP 3 - Create a "Name Frame" for Your Yearbook Photo

How to create a name frame:
  • Log into your WCPSS Google Drive​
  • Go to this name frame template
  • Highlight "Type Your Name Here" and type your name!  Don't change the font, size or color of the template.
  • Print on the colored card stock that your teacher gives you
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