Don’t you wish that your ELA teachers let you blog about whatever interests you and put the expectations and learning outcomes in your hands? John Spencer is the mastermind behind this creative way to blog, Genius Hour. Genius Hour allows students to research virtually whatever they want to “geek out” on. John gives 5 phases to get students started.
“Phase 1: Choosing your Geek out Topic
Choose the topic that best suites you and your interests.
Phase 2: Clarify the Audience
Target your audience and explore the needs and wants of said group.
Phase 3: Generate Ideas
Brain storm and explore creative ways to deliver the information to your audience.
Phase 4: Start Blogging
Design your blog and write your thoughts down and post!
Phase 5: Reflect on the Process
What did you like? What could you improve upon and what criteria are you going to assess?”
Ending the semester with a student blogging project. John Spencer. (2021, December 2). Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://spencerauthor.com/start-student-blogging/
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