Project-Based Learning: Using Genius Hour to Drive Success

Onsite Professional Development Training

Topic Description

In this comprehensive training, you will learn how to effectively guide your students through the exciting world of project-based learning, while also integrating genius hour into your classroom.

Project-based learning is a student-centered approach where students actively engage in real-world projects that require critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. During this training, you will discover practical strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing project-based learning units. You will learn how to align these projects with standards and learning objectives, ensuring that your students are still mastering the necessary content while engaging in hands-on, meaningful experiences.

What's Included

  • Digital Resource Bundle: Lifetime Access to Resources
  • Professional Development Hours
  • Downloadable Handout for Note-Taking
  • Break-out sessions & collaboration
  • Interactive engagement
  • Real-life examples/Case Studies

Who This Training Is For

  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • School Administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Curriculum Directors)
  • Counselors
  • Coaches
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Curriculum Coaches
  • Educational Support Staff
  • Title 1 Teachers & Directors
  • Gifted & Talented Teacher

Training Options

  • Full-day or Half-Day Training
  • PLC Sessions
  • Before/After School Faculty Meetings
  • Virtual Professional Development
  • Coaching & Support
  • Mini-Lesson Modeling

What You'll Learn

Connect Genius Hour and Project-Based Learning to increased student achievement

Strobel Education showcases the link between Genius Hour, Project-Based Learning, and improved student achievements, promoting innovative teaching strategies.

Align Genius Hour to state standards

Strobel Education assists in seamlessly aligning Genius Hour activities to state standards, ensuring an innovative, engaging, and compliant learning environment.

Incorporate Genius Hour into existing units and plans

Strobel Education provides strategies to integrate Genius Hour into existing units and plans, enriching the learning experience with creative and engaging activities.

Project-Based Learning Schedule

Topic 1: Why PBL and How It Works
Topic 2: The Changing Landscape
Topic 3: The Six Essential Student Skills
Topic 4: How to Launch PBL
Topic 5: Teach Brainstorm Strategies
Topic 6: Research, Product, & Present
Topic 7: Accountability & Feedback

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