10% Time

One of the BIG breakthroughs in 2010 for me has been '10% Time'. This is a copy of the Google concept 20% Time where employees get 20% of their week to explore a project of their choice.

So I have allocated roughly 10% of the contact time that I have with my students (approx 90mins) to allowing them to work on whatever project they like... Within reason! So far we have had some great products and learning happening at a number of different levels. Students have created hotel designs in Stetch Up; planted their own gardens; made podcasts; composed songs; and, painted pictures. WOW! And they love it.

My role during this time is to act as a resource. Helping them to get the things that they need to achieve their goal. I also conference with those who are writing proposals for their work (each new project requires a proposal).