Genius Hour, 20% time, Expert Time are all the same names for basically the same idea. The idea of giving students time to explore, create, and get to know their passions. In this session, we will explore what Genius Hour is really about. We will get to know best practices, how it can be done in an intense and crammed schedule, and some of the potential foibles that you may encounter. We will explore how to overcome its challenges as well, especially those around curricular outcomes.. This one is a time to really get to know what this amazing hour can bring to you as a teacher and to your students.