Chapter 2 of Jennifer Williams’ book, “Teach Boldly: Using EdTech for Social Good,” highlights the importance of flexibility, creativity, and process in education. The author emphasizes the need for a focus on both the teacher’s and student’s interests and passions, and for a balance between depth of learning and speed of covering the syllabus.
The author introduces two innovative ways to use time in the classroom: Genius Hour (a concept inspired by Google’s practice), where students work on individualized passion projects for a dedicated period of time, and Virtual Exchange, where students connect with others in different locations using technology.