Shows
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastShortcast 53: Unit Zero and a Day in the Life of a Modern ClassroomListen to the full episode here
Toni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines.
Show Notes
Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar
Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms: Episode #1: Unit 0
Marissa’s Classroom
Johns Hopkins research data on MCP
Unit 0 One pager
Family intro email
Unit 0 Reflection
Unit 0, Lesson 1
Family Communication Toolkit
Icebreaker Ideas:
Fo...
2025-07-2715 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastShortcast 42: The Student Experience in a Modern ClassroomThis week, Kareem is joined by one of his former students, Jayme Mims, to talk about the Modern Classrooms model from the student's perspective, how it facilitates learning and responsibility in school, and how it prepares students for success in college and beyond
Show Notes
Edutopia Video
Progress Trackers
The Warm Demander
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online...
2025-07-2015 min
LCC Connect Weekly ProgramLCC Connect on WLNZ: July 12, 2025 – Hour 1Episode LineupStudent Success Stories – Guest: Amy Gaskill, LCC Student / Weaving a Path Towards AdvocacyCoach Cut’s Corner – Topic: The Season That Shaped UsConversations with Kate – Topic: What Does Music Mean to You?LCC Connect can be heard live on 89.7FM WLNZ and online at https://www.lcc.edu/connect/listen.htmlSaturdays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.Sundays: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
2025-07-1259 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastShortcast 60 - Middle School Student ExperienceListen to the full episode here
Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general
Show Notes
Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)
Kahoot
Quizlet
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom...
2025-06-2915 min
Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.Book choices!I interview Sam Taylor about “The Two Loves Of Sophie Strom”PLUS I review “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins“Life Sentence” (Audiobook) by A K Turner“The Wren in the Holly Library” by K A Linde“The Invisible Women’s Club” by Helen Paris Sam Taylor recommends“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson“German Requiem” by Philip Kerr“The Ruin of All Witches” by Malcolm Gaskill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1925 min
She Found JoySurrender & Giving God Our YesSurrender is the way of the kingdom, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Join Lauren and Rochelle for a conversation on the importance of giving God our yes — with special guests Kate Smith, co-president of Catch the Fire World, and Jess Ninaber, lead pastor of Catch the Fire Raleigh.
2024-06-0358 min
Tune In To: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha StanmorePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic
Author: Tabitha Stanmore
Narrator: Anna Wilson-Jones
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 2, 2024
Genres: Europe
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Cunning Folk transports us to a time when magic was used to solve life’s day-to-day problems – as well as some of deadly importance. ‘A brilliant book, written with wit and vigour’ MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin of All Witches ‘Absolutely fascinating’ IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time-Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England It’s 1600 and you’ve lost...
2024-05-028h 16
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookCunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic Audiobook by Tabitha StanmoreListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 703081
Title: Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic
Author: Tabitha Stanmore
Narrator: Anna Wilson-Jones
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:16:11
Language: English
Release date: 05-02-24
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: History, World, Europe
Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin.
Cunning Folk transports us to a time when magic was used to solve lifes day-to-day problems as well as some of deadly importance.
A brilliant book, written with wit and vigour MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin of All Witches
Absolutely fascinating IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time-Travellers Guide to...
2024-05-028h 16Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldCunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha StanmorePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703081to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic
Author: Tabitha Stanmore
Narrator: Anna Wilson-Jones
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 16 minutes
Release date: May 2, 2024
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Cunning Folk transports us to a time when magic was used to solve life’s day-to-day problems – as well as some of deadly importance. ‘A brilliant book, written with wit and vigour’ MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin of All Witches ‘Absolutely fascinating’ IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time-Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England It’s 1600 and you’ve lost...
2024-05-028h 16
Get Best Full Audiobooks in History, WorldCunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha StanmorePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic Author: Tabitha Stanmore Narrator: Anna Wilson-Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 2, 2024 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Cunning Folk transports us to a time when magic was used to solve life’s day-to-day problems – as well as some of deadly importance. ‘A brilliant book, written with wit and vigour’ MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin of All Witches ‘Absolutely fascinating’ IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time-Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England It’s 1600 and you’v...
2024-05-0205 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in History, EuropeCunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic by Tabitha StanmorePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/703081 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Cunning Folk: Life in the Era of Practical Magic Author: Tabitha Stanmore Narrator: Anna Wilson-Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 2, 2024 Genres: Europe Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Cunning Folk transports us to a time when magic was used to solve life’s day-to-day problems – as well as some of deadly importance. ‘A brilliant book, written with wit and vigour’ MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin of All Witches ‘Absolutely fascinating’ IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time-Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England It’s 1600 and you’v...
2024-05-0205 min
Coast Range RadioAre we on the Cusp of a Community Forest Revolution?! With Alexander HarrisWhere I live in the coast range, I am surrounded in all directions by industrial timber plantations for miles in all directions.Now, I have no problem with logging. I think silviculture is a good and noble profession. But it is plain for anyone to see that the short rotation, financialized plantation management practiced by the Wall Street investors who own the vast majority of private timberland is destroying our communities and ecosystems.The Coast Range Association has been highlighting the need for an alternative model of forest management that sustains both economies and ecosystems fo...
2024-02-2741 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 148: Shortcast E46 - Classroom DesignListen to the full version of this episode here
In this episode, Kate is joined by MCP Program Director Debbie Menard to explore classroom set-up and systems that can help facilitate blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Items mentioned in this episode:
Adhesive white board
Headphone splitters
Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom
Ask MCP
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2023-07-1615 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 147: Shortcast - Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern ClassroomListen to the full version of this episode here
In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST)
Mastery based grading: what does the research say?
Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (see Best Practices 2 and 3!)
Talking points app
Y.A.M.M. (Yet Another...
2023-07-0914 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 145: Shortcast - Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional VideosListen to the full episode here
On this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using instructional videos in a self-paced class, best practices for building instructional videos, and strategies educators can use to build engagement with their video lessons
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
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Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy
Screencast-o-matic
Screencastify
Explain Everything
Edpuzzle
Playposit
Nearpod
...
2023-06-2518 min
How To Academy PodcastKate Summerscale - The History of Phobias and Manias'Fascinating ... Phobias and manias create a magical space between us and the world' Malcolm Gaskill, author of the No 1 bestseller, The Ruin of All Witches'A new book from Summerscale is always a treat ... Her sub-title might echo Neil MacGregor, but this reads more like a book by Oliver Sacks, with dashes of Roald Dahl' SpectatorOur phobias and manias are contradictory and multiple: deeply intimate, yet forged by the times we live in. Discover how our fixations have taken shape, from the Middle Ages to the present day, as bestselling author Kate Summerscale deftly...
2022-10-2330 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 104: Routines and Procedures with Catlin TuckerKareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about classroom routines and procedures.
Show Notes
Follow Catlin Online:
On Twitter @Catlin_Tucker
On Instagram @catlintucker
Modern Classrooms Do Nows - Edutopia
Kate Gaskill's Discussion Bags Routine
The Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important Matrix)
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Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode!
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2022-09-0448 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 96: From the Archive - Episode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern ClassroomsIn this episode, we hear from Lisa Doty and Jamie Forshey, two educators who coach and support teachers in their school districts who are implementing the Modern Classroom instructional model.
Show Notes
Virtual Mentorship Program
Screencast-o-Matic and Modern Classroom tutorial
Modern Classroom resources
Modern Classroom webinars
School and District partnerships, including Expert Consultation sessions
Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics:
Chalk Talk
Connect-Extend-Challenge
Micro lab protocol
See, Think, Wonder
I used to think... Now I think
...
2022-07-0345 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 95: From the Archive - Episode 10: Planning for Full-Group Collaborative ActivitiesNew for Summer 2022 - ISTE Meetup!
Toni Rose will be at ISTE in New Orleans from 6/26/2022 to 6/29/2022! If you're attending, please fill out this form so she can schedule an in-person MCP meetup.
In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class.
Show Notes
Sign up for Office Hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms
Guide to collaboration in a Modern...
2022-06-2646 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 94: From the Archive - Episode 9 (Planning and Teaching in a Modern Classroom)New for Summer 2022 - ISTE Meetup!
Toni Rose will be at ISTE in New Orleans from 6/26/2022 to 6/29/2022! If you're attending, please fill out this form so she can schedule an in-person MCP meetup.
Kareem is joined by Nora Barnett and Lisa Doty to discuss in detail how they plan and implement their modern classrooms, from planning and recording instructional videos, to implementing self-paced structures and mastery checks.
Show Notes
Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on Screencast Videos (Kareem was the guest on this episode)
MCP Exemplar Units
...
2022-06-1951 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 92: From The Archive: Backwards Planning in a Modern ClassroomThis week, Toni Rose is joined by Lindsay Armbruster to talk about planning units with the end in mind, beginning with standards and learning targets, and working down to mastery checks and activities before planning lessons and videos, as well as managing student (and teacher) pacing and workload via the planning process.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators - More Information
Lindsay’s Planning Process
Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Adding Captions to Instructional Videos
The Noun Project
Follow us online an...
2022-06-0543 min
Travels Through TimeChristmas with the Three Wise Historians (2021)In this Christmas special of Travels Through Time our three wise presenters Peter, Violet and Artemis get together to remember some of their favourite books and episodes from the last year on the podcast.
Thank you so much to all of our listeners for joining us over the course of the year and happy Christmas!
As ever, much, much more about this episode is to be found at our website tttpodcast.com.
Click here to order the books discussed in this episode from John Sandoe’s who, we are delighted to say, are sup...
2021-12-2455 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 65: Teacher Leadership OpportunitiesKareem joins Toni Rose to talk about teacher leadership opportunities for Modern Classrooms implementors.
Show Notes
Join the MCP community on Facebook
Write an article for Modern Classrooms
Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator
Screencast-o-Matic (and MCP Tutorial)
Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
...
2021-11-2845 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 64: Health and P.E.Zach is joined by Janelle Meisenheimer and Sarah Gershon to talk about the unique considerations of implementing the MCP model in Health and P.E. classes.
Show Notes
Cult of Pedagogy - Kareem on Screencasting
MCPodcast episode on performing arts
Explain Everything (and MCP Tutorial)
Screencastify (and MCP Tutorial)
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms...
2021-11-2144 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 63: Special Education in a Modern ClassroomToni Rose is joined by special education teachers Khadejah Scott and Noah Beigalmacher to discuss how the model facilitates many common accomodations while providing other built-in supports for students with IEP's and 504's.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast Episode 61: Backwards Planning
Read180
MCP Podcast Episode 10: Collaboration via Full-Group Activities
MCP Podcast Episode 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students
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Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and...
2021-11-1446 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 62: MCP in Performing Arts ClassesZach is joined by a panel of performing arts teachers - Karis Sloss, Katherine Lewiston, and Sam Boerboom - to talk about their unique and diverse approaches to implementing the MCP model in their dance, drama, and band classes.
Show Notes
Juliet Hess - The Docile Chorister
SmartMusic
Nearpod (and MCP Tutorial)
Flipgrid
An example video from Karis: Theme Based Stimuli Choreographer's Tool
An example lesson from Katherine
Sam’s game board
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2021-11-0759 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 61: Backwards Planning in a Modern ClassroomThis week, Toni Rose is joined by Lindsay Armbruster to talk about planning units with the end in mind, beginning with standards and learning targets, and working down to mastery checks and activities before planning lessons and videos, as well as managing student (and teacher) pacing and workload via the planning process.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators - More Information
Lindsay’s Planning Process
Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Adding Captions to Instructional Videos
The Noun Project
Follow us online an...
2021-10-3143 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 60: Middle School Student ExperienceToni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general.
Show Notes
Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)
Kahoot
Quizlet
Follow us online and learn more:
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free...
2021-10-2443 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 59: Teacher Feature #1: Karen Simms & Stacey EylerIn our first "Teacher Feature" episode, Toni Rose is joined by Karen Simms and Stacey Eyler to talk about their implementation of the model, benefits they've seen in using the model, and how they've adapted it to the unique grading considerations of the IB Middle Years Program.
Show Notes
Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Episodes on Instructional Video Creation and Self-Pacing
Evidence of Learning Levels used for Mastery Checks
Sample Mastery Check for Individuals and Societies
Knowing and Understanding Rubric Year 3 Individuals and Societies
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2021-10-1743 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 58: Supporting Students who are AbsentToni Rose is joined by Aimee Yocom to discuss how the model helps teachers to support students who are absent (whether once, occasionally, or frequently) by providing equitable access to our teaching, as well as how the model eases the burden of teacher absences.
Show Notes
Follow Aimee on Twitter
Edutopia Video
Webinar: Supporting Absent Students
Facebook Group
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on...
2021-10-1047 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 57: Implementing MCP in AP CoursesZach is joined by Shane Donovan and Bernadette DeSario, both experienced AP teachers, to discuss how they manage the dense, advanced content of these classes and how they see their role in preparing students for the exam in addition to life after the exam.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast Episode - Learning from Team Teachers in Australia
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The Modern Classroom Project
Modern...
2021-10-0347 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 56: Veteran TeachersToni Rose is joined by Megan Remmel and Jocelyn Hieatzman, both veteran teachers who came to the MCP model after many years of traditional teaching, to talk about why they chose to reinvent their classes and the benefits of the model for all teachers, new and veteran alike.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators Credential
MCP Facebook Group
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The...
2021-09-2645 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 55: Teachers New to the ProfessionToni Rose is joined by Chauncy Foreman and Anna Gosling to talk about their experience implementing the model in their first few years of teaching and to discuss why the model is beneficial for those new to the profession.
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Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a...
2021-09-1944 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 54: Responding to Critics of the MCP ModelThis week, Toni Rose is joined by Lisa Doty to talk about how they respond to teachers, students, and stakeholders who have concerns about the MCP model. They address some common misconceptions and answer a few questions from teachers who have concerns about particular aspects of the model.
Show Notes
Empower Students’ Families with Modern Classrooms
QR Code Generator
Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Toni Rose’s Progress Tracker Example
Hattie’s Research
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Modern Classroo...
2021-09-1245 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 53: Unit Zero and A Day in the Life of a Modern ClassroomToni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines.
Show Notes
Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar
Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms: Episode #1: Unit 0
Marissa’s Classroom
Johns Hopkins research data on MCP
Unit 0 One pager
Family intro email
Unit 0 Reflection
Unit 0, Lesson 1
Family Communication Toolkit
Icebreaker Ideas:
Follow the Directions Activity
I am From Poem
...
2021-09-0543 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 52: Sharing the Model with StakeholdersKate and Zach chat with Cheyenne Dickson about sharing the MCP model with stakeholders, including both communicating with students and families as well as explaining our teaching model to colleagues and administrators.
Show Notes
Zach’s pacing tracker (anonymized version)
YAMM
Zach’s YAMM blog post
Students & Screen time: research-based guidance from Modern Classrooms
Resource for student-led communication with families
Handout for classroom visitors
Language for syllabi or course overviews
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2021-08-2943 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 51: Innovators in Education #3: James Francis, CEO of ScreencastifyFor the third installment in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by James Francis, CEO of Screencastify, to discuss Screencastify's growth in the education space and its responsive approach to its growing user base of educators.
Show Notes
Screencastify and its products:
Record
Edit
Submit
Johns Hopkins MCP Study Results
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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
...
2021-08-2242 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 50: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person LearningIn this episode of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast, Kate is joined by Demi Lager to discuss the versatility of the instructional model for in-person and distance learning.
Show Notes
Kahoot
Demi’s trackers
Demi’s Twitter: @demilager
Demi’s “I need a check" board
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond
Successful Zoom Breakout Rooms
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2021-08-1547 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 49: Q&A From the Community #8Toni Rose and Zach field more of your questions on topics relating to rolling out the model at the beginning of the year, meaningful mastery checks on topics learned by rote, and using rubrics.
Show Notes
Submit Questions for Q&A Episodes
MCP Podcast Episode #4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students (Toni Rose's first appearance on the MCP podcast)
MCP Podcast Episode #48: Building Equitable Classrooms (Toni Rose's first appearance as co-host)
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Quizziz
Quizlet
Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms Project
...
2021-08-0851 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 48: Building Equitable ClassroomsKareem is joined by Toni Rose Deanon, who will be joining the podcast as a cohost! They discuss the importance of building equitable classrooms, what it means to teach equitably, and how the model facilities and reinforces equitable teaching practices.
Show Notes
Elena Aguilar - Coaching for Equity
SEL Do Nows - Kate's and Toni Rose's
Canvas: how to hide students' names when grading
QR Code Generator
Headphone Splitters
Donors Choose
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2021-08-0149 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 47: Lesson Classifications in a Modern ClassroomsZach is joined by Monte Woodard and Sarah Moon to discuss their approaches to lesson classifications (must-do, should-do, and aspire-to-do lessons) and how the different types of lessons facilitate self-pacing, access to content, and mastery-based grading.
Show Notes
Edpuzzle Self-Paced Classroom Certification (Monte is highlighted in Practice #1)
The Five-E's
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[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online course, or...
2021-07-2544 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 46: Classroom DesignIn this episode, Kate is joined by MCP Program Director Debbie Menard to explore classroom set-up and systems that can help facilitate blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Tools discussed:
[Adhesive white board](https://www.amazon.com/Post-Dry-Erase-Surface-Discontinued/dp/B00NC1D5YM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=3m+adhesive+whiteboard&qid=1626207156&sr=8-6
Headphone splitters
Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom
Ask MCP
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2021-07-1857 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 45: The Mentor ExperienceThis week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor.
Game board pacing trackers
MCP LMS Tutorials:
Canvas
Google Classroom
Schoology
Seesaw
Hyperdocs
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2021-07-1146 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 44: Q&A from the Community #7In our 7th Q&A episode, Kareem and Zach field more questions from the MCP community on practice activities vs. mastery checks, creating instructional videos, and beginning-of-class routines.
Show Notes
Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator
Explain Everything (and MCP tutorial)
Screencast-o-matic (and MCP tutorial)
Zach's MCP Zoom Recording Tutorial
Edutopia Video
Edutopia Article on Daily Goal Setting Do-Nows
YAMM - Yet Another Mail Merge
Zach’s Blog Post on Automating Emails with YAMM
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2021-07-0450 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 43: Motivation in a Modern ClassroomThis week, Kareem is joined by Garner Andrews to discuss motivation in a Modern Classroom, with topics ranging from self-determination theory to more practical approaches to leveraging the MCP model to inspire students to strive for success
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential
The Internationals Network
Edutopia Video
Self-Determination Theory
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
The Modern Classroom Project
Mo...
2021-06-2748 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 42: The Student Experience in a Modern ClassroomThis week, Kareem is joined by one of his former students, Jayme Mims, to talk about the Modern Classrooms model from the student's perspective, how it facilitates learning and responsibility in school, and how it prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Show Notes
Edutopia Video
Progress Trackers
The Warm Demander
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The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online...
2021-06-2040 minModern Classrooms Project Podcast[From the Archive] Episode 23: Managing Grading in a Modern ClassroomIn this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.
Show Notes
Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!
Mastery based grading: what does the research say?
Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (see Best Practices 2 and 3!)
Talking points app
Y.A.M.M. (Yet Another Mail Merge) - great for sending progress reports to parents from spreadsheet-based...
2021-06-1552 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 41: Q&A from the Community #6In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning
Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP, as well as the Johns Hopkins Report Kareem mentioned
Edutopia Video
Exemplar units
Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide
PLC Resources
School and District Partnerships
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2021-06-0646 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 40: Lessons Learned from Year OneThis week, Kareem chats with MCP implementors and mentors Amanda Arbuckle and Noah Beigelmacher about the lessons they've learned in their first year teaching with the model.
Show Notes
Backwards planning (Understanding By Design)
Eduprotocols
Making Thinking Visible
Flipped Classroom
Edpuzzle (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial)
Game Board Pacing Trackers
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The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
...
2021-05-3051 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 39: Returning to In-Person Learning - Two Teachers' ExperiencesZach is joined by a DC International School colleague, Alexa Arboleda, to talk about their recent return to in-person learning, some of the challenges it has presented and some of the benefits they've found to being back in the building with students.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential
Urban Teachers
Weather check do now
Alexa’s game board
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The Modern Classroom Pr...
2021-05-2347 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 38: Innovators in Education pt. 2 - Quim Sabria of EdpuzzleFor the second episode in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by Quim Sabria, cofounder and CEO of Edpuzzle, to discuss their approaches to educational change and share thoughts about the future of instruction.
Show Notes
Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)
Edpuzzle on Social Media:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest
Edpuzzle’s Blog
Edpuzzle's Self-Paced Classroom Microcredential (brought to you by MCP!)
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[Th...
2021-05-1652 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 37: English Language Arts in a Modern ClassroomThis week, we're joined by Jackie Durr, Alayne Milton, and Alicia Cordero to talk about how they implement blended learning, self-pacing, and mastery-based assessment in their ELA modern classrooms.
Show Notes
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential
Teaching ELA in a Modern Classroom webinar
Manga Classics - Alicia's source for graphic novel and manga versions of novels
Flipgrid
Game board pacing tracker
Nearpod and Modern Classroom tutorial
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2021-05-0949 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 36: Q&A From the Community #5Kareem and Zach field questions from listeners on handling ungraded assignments, structures for supporting kids outside the classroom, and potential red flags that may indicate the need to refine one’s implementation of the model, among other topics.
Show Notes
Submit a question for us to answer on a future episode!
Edutopia video
Teacher tips video about discussion bags
MCP Podcast episode on data-driven instruction and pacing/progress trackers
Zach’s blog post on automating parent communication with YAMM
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2021-05-0241 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern ClassroomsIn this episode, we hear from Lisa Doty and Jamie Forshey, two educators who coach and support teachers in their school districts who are implementing the Modern Classroom instructional model.
Show Notes
Virtual Mentorship Program
Screencast-o-Matic and Modern Classroom tutorial
Modern Classroom resources
Modern Classroom webinars
School and District partnerships, including Expert Consultation sessions
Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics:
Chalk Talk
Connect-Extend-Challenge
Micro lab protocol
See, Think, Wonder
I used to think... Now I think
...
2021-04-2545 min
Into The FireWomen's series part 1 - Finding JoyLauren Gaskill is a national speaker and the author of Into the Deep: Diving into a Life of Courageous Faith. The founder and president of She Found Joy, she is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus in a way that refreshes their faith and fills them to overflowing with His love and joy. Lauren lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, Alex and their dog Reese.
Connect with Lauren at www.LaurenGaskillinspires.com!
2021-04-2039 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 34: Monitoring Student Progress in a Modern ClassroomThis week, we're joined by Allura Pfeister to talk about how we monitor self-pacing, diving deep on the strategies and types of progress trackers we've used in our elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
Co-hosted by Kate and Zach
Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute
Submit a question for a future Q&A Episode here!
Show Notes
Allura’s student-facing tracker
Zach’s public-facing tracker
Kate’s public-facing tracker
Kate’s Do Now
Zach’s YAMM blog post
Kanban board
Coll...
2021-04-1848 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 33: Innovators in Education: Transcend EducationIn this week's episode, the first in our Innovators in Education series, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Charlot, Partner at Transcend Education, to discuss the importance of supporting whole child development and 21st century skills through innovative instructional approaches.
Show Notes
Transcend Education
Jennifer on Instagram
Transcend's Ten Leaps
Van Ness Elementary’s Whole Child Design
RevX (and on Instagram)
Project Based Learning (and our webinar and episode of the MCP Podcast on PBL)
Edutopia video on Kate’s SEL Do Now
2021-04-1148 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 32: Project Based Learning in a Modern ClassroomThis week, we discuss how the Modern Classrooms model can be combined with the Project Based Learning approach to truly empower students with autonomy, independence, and authentic, relevant learning experiences.
Remember to take the MCP Educator survey before May 1st!
Show Notes
Project-Based Learning in a Modern Classroom webinar
Taking a Modern Approach to Project-Based Learning by Kristen Moore
Kristen’s pacing tracker
Zach’s pacing tracker
PBLWorks
Setting the standard for project based learning
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2021-04-0443 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 31: Q&A From the Community #4This week we field more questions from the community, on topics ranging from what materials can be used in a modern classroom to how to prepare subs for a modern classroom, plus several questions posed by administrators and coaches relating to observing and evaluating modern classrooms.
Remember, you can always submit questions here, or tweet with #askMCP, or ask a question in our Facebook group and we may pull it for a future Q&A episode!
Show Notes
Amazon links to the products Kareem mentioned (shop through Amazon smile and your orders can...
2021-03-2850 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 30: Co-teaching in an Inclusion ClassroomIn this episode, we hear from a co-teaching team of Modern Classroom 6th grade educators on how they serve students in their inclusion classroom.
Show Notes
Co-teaching models
Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: Differentiation and Student Choice (Meg's video)
Universal Design for Learning
Motivational Tik Toks:
Good morning from Ms. Scott! * Good work, Team GWU! (or “Mrs. Rice dances in pajamas and a moustache”)
Mrs. Rice becomes a Christmas tree
Mikva Challenge and Mikva Project Soapbox
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2021-03-2138 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 29: Q&A From the Community #3In our third Q&A episode, we answer questions from the community on topics ranging from revision, mastery-based grading and summative assessments, and pacing tracker implementation.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episodes on collaboration: Part 1 and Part 2
Kareem's piece on mastery-based grading in Cult of Pedagogy
Modern Classrooms Project Webinar on mastery-based grading
MCP Podcast episode on managing mastery-based grading
For more information on the crowdfunding option for our Summer Institute, contact us at: p2p@modernclassrooms.org
Scholarship program for black male educators
...
2021-03-1446 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 28: College and Career Prep with MCPThis week, we discuss the role of a blended, self-paced, mastery based classroom model in preparing students for college and careers, and dive into some of the ways the model allows them to learn while authentically practicing the routines of college classes and the workplace.
Show Notes
Wesley’s Youtube Channel
Remind tutorial
Edutopia video on Modern Classrooms
Project Lead the Way
Student facing progress trackers, including game boards
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Ka...
2021-03-0744 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 27: Dispatches from our Black Male Educator PD CohortThis week, we chat with two educators from our Black Male Educator PD cohort about their experiences with the program, implementing mid-year, and the importance of Black male educators in schools
Show Notes
Apply (or refer an educator!) to join a cohort of Black educators in Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute
Why America Needs More Black Male Teachers
Is it burnout? Or demoralization?
Edpuzzle (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial)
Playposit (and the MCP Playposit Tutorial)
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2021-02-2842 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 26: Middle School Modern ClassroomsThis week, we talk about some of the unique concerns that middle school teachers must consider, and how the Modern Classrooms model allows us to provide a space to develop socially and academically, and to support students as they enter a transitional phase in their school experience.
Show Notes:
Growth Mindset
Daily Do Now - checking in with students at the beginning of class, similar to the format Nora mentions.
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Kate...
2021-02-2143 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 25: Elementary Modern ClassroomsIn this episode, we hear from Modern Classroom expert mentors and elementary teachers on how they adapted blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning to serve K-5 students.
Show Notes
Webinar: Building a Modern Classroom for Elementary Students
Student-facing progress trackers (including game boards)
Elementary Modern Classrooms exemplar units (more exemplar units, including for Elementary grades, can be found here)
Self Determination Theory
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2021-02-1442 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 24: Q&A from the Community Part #2This week, your hosts answer more questions from the community, with topics ranging from implementing mastery checks to adapting the model for different groups and grade levels. Remember, you can always submit questions at modern classrooms.org/askmcp or tweet with the #askMCP!
Show Notes
Goformative
[Google Forms ](forms.google.com)
Microsoft Forms
Vocaroo - a simple online voice recorder that's great for students to record vocal/audio-based mastery checks
Modern Classrooms Podcast Episode on Planning for Full-Group Activities (featuring Emily Culp, who so kindly provided ideas for a question from an ELA teacher!)
Modern Classroom...
2021-02-0742 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern ClassroomIn this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!
Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST)
Mastery based grading: what does the research say?
Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (see...
2021-01-3152 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 22: Finding the Right Time to InnovateShow Notes
On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute.
“13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid” - The New York Times
The Lecture Bottleneck - Kareem's article in Edutopia
Modern Classroom Summer Institute
MCP Contact page
School Sponsorship Request Form
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential
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2021-01-2448 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 21: Building Effective Learning CommunitiesOn this episode we discuss how to build a learning community at the school level to empower teachers to implement the model across multiple classrooms, content areas and grade levels.
Show Notes
Exemplar Units - here you'll find the teacher-facing PD exemplar units Kareem mentions.
Resources for Establishing a Modern Classrooms PLC
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[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) and Learning to Teach
[Modern Classrooms Online...
2021-01-1738 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 20: Sustainability for TeachersThis week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout.
Show Notes
“Teacher Turnover: Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It”, Learning Policy Institute
“Teaching in the Pandemic: ‘This is not Sustainable’”, The New York Times
“Are Teachers Okay? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping”, We Are Teachers
Modern Classrooms Project and Johns Hopkins University School Year 2019-20 Program Impact Study
“Teachers Know Best: Teachers’ Views on Professional Development”, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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2021-01-1047 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 19: A Path Forward in 2021This week, we discuss some of the ways the Modern Classrooms Project will support educators as they face the challenges and uncertainty of the coming school year.
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Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you...
2021-01-0346 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 18: Building Effective Instructional VideosOn this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using instructional videos in a self-paced class, best practices for building instructional videos, and strategies educators can use to build engagement with their video lessons
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
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Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy
Screencast-o-matic
Screencastify
Explain Everything
Edpuzzle
Playposit
Nearpod
Desmo
The Cornell Note Taking Sy...
2020-12-2756 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 17: Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern ClassroomWhat can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? This week, we discuss concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills.
You can still apply to be a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator!
Show Notes
Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom
Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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2020-12-2054 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 16: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in a Modern ClassroomOn this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners.
Remember, you can submit questions to be answered on a future episode! Click here, or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp
Show Notes
Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project
Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project:
Google Classroom
Canvas
Seesaw
Schoology
Best Practices for Instructional Videos...
2020-12-1343 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 15: MCP Q&AYour hosts answer audience questions. Topics include implementation of the model, differentiation, collaboration, and deadlines. You can submit questions for future Q&A episodes at www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp or tweet at us with the hashtag #askmpc
You can now submit questions (like the ones in this episode) to be answered on future Q&A episodes!
You can submit your questions [here](www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp)
You can also tweet at us with the hastag #askmcp
Show Notes
More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential
Setting the Standard for...
2020-12-0649 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 14: Learning from Team Teachers in AustraliaWe chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction.
Show Notes
https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview
Modern Classrooms Resources and Exemplar Units - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project
Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar
Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators - Jen and Louise’s podcast
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2020-11-2944 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 13: What We're Grateful ForYour hosts take a moment to talk about what they're grateful for. We also hear from several Modern Classrooms educators, from teachers to school administrators, about what they're grateful for and what's bringing them joy this year, despite the challenges of the moment.
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Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning To Teach
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
Take our free online course, or sign...
2020-11-2238 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 12: Modern Classrooms Founders ChatKareem is joined by Modern Classrooms Project cofounder Rob Barnett to discuss the origins of the model, how the organization has scaled while retaining a teacher-first approach, and their vision for the future of the organization.
Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey
Show Notes
Contact Modern Classrooms. As Rob mentioned, we would love to hear what's been working for you.
Write an Article for Modern Classrooms
Edutopia video.
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[Modern Classrooms...
2020-11-1545 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 11: Collaboration Pt. 2 - Planning for Organic CollaborationIn Part Two of our series on collaboration in a Modern Classroom, we discuss how teachers can establish a classroom culture in which students are encouraged to collaborate organically and spontaneously.
Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!
Show Notes
Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom
Flexible seating
Zach’s article in NGLC on why he prioritizes relationships
Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format, which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on.
Parlay Ideas an...
2020-11-0844 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 10: Collaboration Pt. 1 - Planning for Collaboration in a Modern ClassroomIn episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class.
Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!
Show Notes
Sign up for Office Hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms
Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom
Edutopia video featuring Kate and Kareem Farah
Tech tools we mention:
Kahoot
Peardeck
Parlay Ideas and our tutorial
Remind...
2020-11-0146 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 9: Planning and Teaching in a Modern ClassroomKareem is joined by Nora Barnett and Lisa Doty to discuss in detail how they plan and implement their modern classrooms, from planning and recording instructional videos, to implementing self-paced structures and mastery checks.
Show Notes
Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on Screencast Videos (Kareem was the guest on this episode)
MCP Exemplar Units
Edutopia video
Universal Design for Learning
High Quality Blended Instruction: research-based best practices
Examples of Pacing Trackers showing lesson classification
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2020-10-2551 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 8: Elementary, Middle, and High School Modern ClassroomsIn Episode #8 of the Modern Classrooms Podcast, we hear from elementary, middle, and high school educators about what self-pacing and mastery-based learning looks like across grade levels.
Show Notes:
Examples of Game Board progress trackers
Example of a Quest Map tracker
Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom
Examples of Modern Classroom units across grade levels
Edudoptia video featuring Kareem's and Kate's (High School) classrooms
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[The...
2020-10-1838 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 7: Exploring The Shifting Role of the TeacherYour three co-hosts, Kareem, Kate, and Zach, discuss the shifting role of the educator in a Modern Classroom and how it can help you cultivate a truly student-centered classroom.
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Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter (and check out Zach’s writing at Learning to Teach!)
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as...
2020-10-1146 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 6: Building Self Regulated LearnersSelf-regulated students are strong learners that are more equipped to navigate the challenges of life outside K-12 education. Kareem and Zach are joined by Moira Mazzi to talk about how they use the Modern Classrooms model to develop self-regulated learners both in-person and remotely.
Show Notes
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Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
Take our free online course, or...
2020-10-0449 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 3: Pivoting to Effective Distance LearningKareem and Kate Gaskill, Head of Teaching and Learning at the Modern Classrooms Project, discuss pivoting to effective distance learning, strategies for synchronous and asynchronous class, and the potential for long-term change in education as a result of COVID-19.
Show Notes
Edutopia Profile of Modern Classrooms (featuring Kate at the very beginning!)
Teachers Know Best | Teachers' Views on Professional Development
Gates Foundation Study profiling teachers’ descriptions of their ideal PD - “Treat Teachers like Professionals”
Distance Learning Resources (MCP)
Edutopia | Use Live Class Time to Center Relationships
Article written by Kareem and Robert Barnet...
2020-08-3045 min
She Found JoyUnanswered Prayers & DreamsIn part three of the Waiting on God series, Kate Battistelli joins Lauren and Tracy to talk about contending for unanswered prayer and dreams and her new book The God Dare.
2019-07-2233 min
Effective TeachingEpisode 6 Blended LearningIn this episode, I discuss why and how you should use blended learning as well as look at a short example where self-paced blended learning is used well. Listen to the audio above or read through the summary below.Blended Learning by Daniel Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Join the Facebook CommunityWhat is blended learning?It is a mash-up of traditional face-to-face teaching and using technology.Personally, when I do it, I often call it an in-flip, where the student’s watch the video in the classroom and I might still provide some direct in...
2019-06-0209 min