Genius Hour: The Next Wave in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
The “Genius Hour” is a concept that many schools are adopting – and for good reason. It empowers students to spend a portion of every day or week focusing on a topic of personal interest. Each student is also given opportunities to share his/her work and passion project with other students, teachers, and the school community at large. It is such a powerful way to embrace diverse interests, promote student centered learning, and engage students in an authentic manner. However,…