Cultivating Genius: The Why and How of Creating a 20% Time Learning Environment

"20% Time" is a passion-driven, personalized learning program that is sweeping education in America. Teachers are incorporating passion-based learning in the classroom and kids are creating, making, researching, innovating, and learning more than ever before. "20% Time" is a game-changer in education. This book will inspire you and provide you with everything you need to awaken the creativity and passion in your students.

Don Eckert has been an ELA and social studies teacher for over 28 years. He has earned a Masters Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and a Master of Arts in Information Science & Learning Technologies. Don is passionate about inspiring students to learn, wonder, imagine, problem-solve, create and collaborate. He inspires students to become lifelong learners. He is constantly investigating and applying methods of implementing cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and collaboration. Don has extensive experience in Project Based Learning, "20% Time", Implementing a 1:1 Laptop Initiative and Integrating Technology into the Classroom. Don has presented at state, regional, and national conferences.