Now that you gave taken part in Genius Hour for a marking period, how can you relate to the article? Do you agree with the info in the article? Do you have anything new to add to the discussion?
I agree with the article on the topic of students not being used to thinking on their own. So much of school today is based on standardized tests and following directions. One quote that has always stuck with me mentioned how one day kids have to ask for permission to go to the bathroom, and literally a day later they are completely on their own, getting jobs, and attending college. Genius Hour teaches kids to think out side of the box and solve problems on their own.