Where has Generation Genius been all of my life????

How I Use It

I use this product as a supplement to Pearson Realize. This product provides the visuals that we all need in order to fully understand topics. I do not have ANY materials for hands-on learning in the classroom (not even textbooks) so when I came across Generation Genius, I was literally blown away. The videos and materials that are provided is a teacher's dream come true.

I am able to do the following daily:
- Talk about the standard and what students are expected to learn that day
- Have students engage with their peers by using the provided "before video" discussion questions
- Watch the video that is aligned to the topic (I pause throughout the video and elaborate through note taking and deeper discussion)
- Have a content based review of the topic using the "after video" discussion questions
- Complete the Exit Ticket or Quiz that is provided (I use one or the other depending on the topic and where I am in reference to pacing)
*I also create a Plickers question that I use before and after a lesson using either one of the discussion questions, using an Exit Ticket question, or using one of the quiz questions.
- At the close of the lesson, we play the Kahoot game that is provided.
- There is also supplemental reading provided for whole group, small group, or higher level learners
- An at-home activity can also be send home for fun if students are able to complete demonstrations with an adult
- I am also able to go back and pull 3rd and 4th grade lessons that are embedded in 5th grade content so that we are better prepared for state testing.