Empowering Innovation: The Impact of Genius Hour in Education

The video discusses an innovation program focusing on Genius Hour, where students are given time to work on projects of their choice, fostering creativity and innovation. The program includes building an innovation space and hosting a STEM fair. Examples of student projects include a pressure-sensitive pen and an injury-free ice skating dress. The initiative has increased student motivation and has the potential to bring about significant educational change.

What is the primary goal of the Genius Hour initiative?

• To improve test scores

• To increase classroom attendance

• To encourage students to explore their interests

• To reduce homework

Which of the following was a project created by a student during Genius Hour?

• A pressure-sensitive pen

• A solar-powered car

• A virtual reality game

• A new type of smartphone

What material was used by a student to create an injury-free ice skating dress?

• Cotton

• Wool

• A special impact-reducing material

• Silk

How did the Genius Hour program impact students' motivation?

• It made students more competitive

• It increased motivation

• It had no effect

• It decreased motivation

What is the potential benefit of implementing Genius Hour in schools?

• It can create fantastic ideas to share with the world

• It can lead to more homework

• It can make students less interested in learning

• It can reduce the number of school days