Genius Hour 20 Day Challenge - Day 18: Creation Station & Video Tutorials

Day 18: Creation Station & Video Tutorials

Now it's time to create! 

Some of your students may get to this step a lot sooner than others, it really all depends on what they choose to do for Genius Hour.

This question required a lot of researching before getting started on the creating part:

How can we create a fossil guide for fossil hunters who want to know what periods so they can find the fossils they want?

This question from a 4th grader required some researching before getting started on creating, but the largest portion of the project was spent problem-solving and trying to make it work.

How do 3D Printers work, and how can I program one to make a model of a finger joint?

As the facilitator of this experience, you will need to meet students where they are at and push them to the next level. This can be a little scary at first, but it's ALL WORTH IT!

For the first Genius Hour experience, you may have students fall back on the staples of presentations like Powerpoint slideshows or posters. The more times you do it, though, the more variety there will be in how students choose to show their learning! 

On our Google Site (available in our MEGA BUNDLE), you will find Product How-Tos. We have videos showing how to use Explain Everything, Comic Life, and more! We also have written explanations for how to make Google Slideshows, Prezi, and more! Having these tutorials helps student be more independent during this stage. 

When you do this mini-lesson, all you have to do is show your students the different tutorials and allow them some time to explore. As you notice students who are really strong in a certain area (like Google Slideshows), crown them the experts! Encourage other students to ask for help from these experts!