The Educational Approach
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PopSchools provides a self-directed, inquiry-based learning environment. We are inspired by Genius Hour in schools and Google’s 20% Time.
Genius Hour
This short video talk about the three issues we face in schools today and how Genius Hour and 20% Time can help students find their passions. https://vimeo.com/66324892
Genius Hour Mini-Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnOKU0dOVOo
20% Time
One way to teach autonomy that is quickly catching fire throughout education is the concept of 20-Time. The concept is simple. Allow students 20% of class time, or one hour per week, to work on and explore one topic of their choice. http://www.20timeineducation.com/
Inquiry-Based Learning
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