Shows
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 260: "Sharp That Eleven, Bob"Zach is joined by Eric Jao and Bob Habersat to talk about digital music teaching and making music education accessible to all students
Show Notes
Mix Major
Electronic Music Elements
The Shed
Eric's Youtube channel
Soundtrap
Project based learning
Kodaly and Orff approaches to music education
The History of Calculus
Electronic Music Elements PD
Penny Ur
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn, and connect with Bob by email at bob@shedthemusic.clom and using the links...
2025-12-2157 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 258: Student Perspective (HS)Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades.
Show Notes
Radiohead
Ezra Weisz
Miraculous Ladybug
Zach's tracker template
DCI's student podcast, The Lair (check back here after 12/10/2025 to hear Hansi's alien invasion segment)
Adobe Audition
The New Sound, by Georgie Greep
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2025-12-0758 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 255: Mastery-Based Learning InsightsZach is joined by Hui Couch to talk about how she uses the model to inspire her multi-lingual learners in math class, and to talk about how she approached designing a presentation for other teachers on using MCP in math classes
Show Notes
MCP Podcast Episode 246: Math Mentor Relationship
MCP Podcast Episode 243: Math and ELL
Connect with Hui by email at hui.couch@modernclassrooms.org
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Listen to this podcast on Youtube
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2025-11-161h 00Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 254: Student PerspectiveZach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive
Show Notes
Steve's previous appearance on the MCP Podcast, episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps
Connect with Steve in the MCP Educator Facebook group or on Twitter (X) @mrschlarman_fzn
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Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Listen to this podcast on Youtube
Modern Cla...
2025-11-0957 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 253: Elementary SchoolZach is joined by Laura Campbell to talk about how she implements the MCP model in her elementary math class, and how it brings balance and sustainability to the teaching profession
Show Notes
Eureka Math
Laura's tracker
Connect with Laura by email at laura.campbell@modernclassrooms.org
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Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Listen to this podcast on Youtube
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter...
2025-11-0251 min
Revenue XchangeRX 6 - Inside the GTM Playbook of an AI Powerhouse: Narrative, Events, and the Future of Marketing | Zach Diamond, Head of Revenue Marketing, CognitionIn this episode of the Revenue Xchange, host Davis Potter sits down with Zach Diamond, Head of Revenue Marketing at Cognition (from recently acquired Windsurf). They unpack how modern marketing teams are rethinking messaging, events, and AI operations inside high-growth, enterprise AI companies.Key Takeaways:) Narrative Is the Strategy: Zach explains why the story, not just the channels, must drive GTM execution. He shares how leading with a strong messaging architecture fuels relevance in the fast-changing AI space.) Events Are the New Moat: With hyper-curated, Jeffersonian-style dinners and hospitality-led field experiences, Zach reveals how...
2025-10-1455 min
A Thousand Natural Shocks With Gabe S. DunnTouch Grass (Climate Change) with Zach WilliamsWe are positively fracked! Zach Williams, Associate Director of the Environment & Health program at Physicians for Social Responsibility, joins the show to talk about specific legislation around climate change, the optics of who can make a difference, and how climate change intersects with everything from refugees to LGBTQ youth. Plus, what does the future of our weather-torn world look like?Join Gabe’s Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comThis has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsPost-Production Sound by...
2025-09-161h 02Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 246: Math Mentor RelationshipZach is joined by Candi Williams to talk about the MCP virtual mentorship experience and the value of personalized coaching and feedback in the MCP program
Show Notes
Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Tracker
Zach's anonymized progress tracker
Connect with Candi by email at candi.williams@modernclassrooms.org
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week:
Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you’re an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we’re partnered with, you...
2025-09-1442 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 244: CTE StudentZach is joined by Erin Luckhardt, Michele Deming, and their former student Eve Willoughby, to talk about CTE and using the MCP model to prepare students with real-world career experience
Show Notes
Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast:
Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom
How to Set Up Mastery-Based Grading in Your Classroom
MCP Podcast episode 239: Wavio (with Dana Kravchick)
MCP Podcast episode 72: CTE, with Evin Jarrett
DCI students' work on PBS, CSPAN:
A look inside a D.C. retail village helping black businesses...
2025-08-3151 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 243: Math and ELLZach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model
Show Notes
Miguel's comprehensive resource "Personalized Learning for Multilingual Learners"
Screenpal
Screencastify
Mote
Universal Design for Learning
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Listen to this podcast on Youtube
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The...
2025-08-2440 min
Hunting Connection PodcastBig Game, Big Country: The Story Behind Diamond Outfitters with Dan AdlerIn this episode of the Hunting Connection Podcast, I sit down with Dan Adler, a U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of Diamond Outfitters—the largest full-time outfitting service in North America. Dan and his all-veteran team guide big game hunts across over 30 million acres in the Southwest and Sonora, Mexico.
With decades of experience, Dan is also the mind behind Zero Outfitter Fees, a program making quality guided hunts more accessible to everyday hunters. He’s a former host of The Best of the West, Safari Club International’s 2017 Hunter of the Year, and a t...
2025-06-231h 36
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastShortcast 219 - Student Voice (EC)Listen to the full episode here
Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previous episode, entirely in Spanish with an English blog recap)
Two-Way Language Programs
Spring Math
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us q...
2025-06-2216 min
Musical Connections with Zach Snow#114: Ben Diamond on his voyage back to St. John's for the 2025 ECMAsThe road to the East Coast Music Awards begins with one of the nominees for Electronic Release of the Year. I connect with Montreal-based and Newfoundland born classical guitarist, Ben Diamond! I connect with Ben about his new album which came out back in October, Voyage, where the first track, “Something Sawed” is up for Electronic Release of the Year. Plus, I speak to Ben about his upbringing, his inspirations, his studies, and how excited he is for the ECMAs to come back to St. John’s!Timestamps:New Found Releases:Brad Tuck: 2:33C...
2025-03-111h 12Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 223: Zach and TRZach and TR catch up and chat about Zach's new role as a high school media production teacher, planning new courses, and transitioning into different teaching roles with MCP.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Soundtrap
Dragon TV Youtube Channel (DCI's student television program)
Zach's progress tracker
An example of Zach's lessons with animated gifs
CleanShot X (excellent screenshot and screen recording application) (also available on Setapp if you have a subscription)
Zach's MCP Email...
2025-01-2643 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 222: Introducción al Modelo MCP y el Aprendizaje Basado en ProyectosThis episode is in Spanish. Zach is joined by Rossana Gotuzzo to talk about the basics of the MCP model and how she uses project based learning in her art classes
Show Notes
Edpuzzle
Zach's tracker (el rastreador que usa Zach en su clase)
MCP's Comprehensive Guide to Progress Trackers
Project Based Learning (aprendizaje basado en proyectos)
Connect with Rossana on (pueden conectarse con Rossana por) Instagram @rossanagotuzzoartista or by email at (o por email) rossanagotuzzo75@gmail.com
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
2025-01-191h 04Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 221: Meet Every Learner's NeedsZach is joined by Rob Barnett, MCP Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, to talk about his new book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs," which comes out on February 5th, 2025.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Rob's upcoming book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction so ALL Students can Succeed" (and on Amazon)
Click here for a chance to win a copy of "Meet Every Learner's Needs"
MCP Podcast Episode 12 - Modern Classrooms Founder's Chat (Rob's first time on the podcast)
...
2025-01-1246 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 220: Elementary Special EducationZach is joined by Leslie Pittman to talk about her approach to using MCP as an elementary special education teacher.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Connect with Leslie on Instagram @leslie_jaybird
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Listen to this podcast on Youtube
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram
The Modern Classroom Project
Modern Classrooms Online Course
...
2025-01-0524 min
Ramble On! A Loyola Chicago Basketball ShowEpisode 10: Diamond Head DisasterEpisode 10 - Zach and George breakdown the Ramblers two disappointing wins in the first two games of the Diamond Head Classic. Zach and George breakdown what went wrong in both losses, and where the Ramblers go from here. The guys preview the potential last-place matchups in Charlotte and Murray State and talk about how the Ramblers can rebound and build momentum into A10 play. Thanks for tuning in! Make sure to like and subscribe and follow the guys on Twitter/X@RambleOnPod__@Coe_Zach@GGGerbracht
2024-12-251h 10Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 219: Student Voice (EC)Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previous episode, entirely in Spanish with an English blog recap)
Two-Way Language Programs
Spring Math
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Listen t...
2024-12-2232 min
Ramble On! A Loyola Chicago Basketball ShowEpisode 9: Diamond Head Dreamin'Episode 9: Zach and George discuss the Ramblers 12 point victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins. Giving our takes on the Ramblers mounting injury problems, what players need to continue to step up in the absence of the key injured players in the front court. The guys look ahead to the Diamond Head Classic, previewing the Ramblers' first-round matchup against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies and examining potential second-round opponents Oregon State and College of Charleston. Make sure to like and subscribe to the pod and follow us on Twitter/X@Coe_Zach @GGGerbracht
2024-12-2140 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 218: Culturally Responsive TeachingZach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 114: World Language Acquisition (more of a focus on language learning, with Xiaomin Sun)
Building a Class Contract for Antiracist Learning (the Nearpod lesson Xian mentions)
Learning for Justice
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, by Zaretta Hammond
Why Are All the black Kids Sitting Together in the...
2024-12-1545 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 212: GoosechaseZach is joined by Alyshahn Kara Virani to talk about Goosechase, the interactive experience platform, and how it can be utilized in a modern classroom and beyond.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Goosechase
Blackberry
MCP Podcast episode 177 on Gamification
Bloom's Taxonomy
Connect with Alyshahn on LinkedIn or by email at alyshahn@goosechase.com
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more...
2024-10-2745 min
Sales Game Changers | Tips from Successful Sales LeadersState of B2B and SaaS Sales Effectiveness with Zach Gropper and Jonathan TiceThis is episode 699. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Read more about the Institute for Excellence in Sales Premier Women in Sales Employer (PWISE) designation and program here. Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Insight Revenue CEO Zach Gropper and Jonathan Tice, CRO of WebPros. ZACH'S TIP: "If you're in a commercial leadership position, sales, marketi...
2024-09-2631 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 200: Celebrating 200 Episodes!Toni Rose and Zach are joined by a live audience and a variety of special guests to celebrate our 200th podcast episode!
Click here for the video recording of this live episode
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Zearn
Cheryl's charts
Ditch That Textbook
MCP Podcast Episode 171 with Kendal
MCP Episode 139 with Avery
Avery's Chart (from the MCP Research Toolkit)
MCP Podcast Episode 60 with TR and their students
MCP...
2024-08-041h 28
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 199: Shortcast 174: Planning for Multiple PrepsZach is joined by Steve Schlarman to discuss the challenges of teaching multiple different courses simultaneously and some of the solutions Steve has discovered to ease them.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Link to the original episode
Show Notes
Project Lead the Way
Project Based Learning (PBL)
Episode of MCP Podcast with Wesley McCammon
Ungrading) and the episode of the MCP Podcast on Ungrading
Connect with Steve in the MCP Educator Facebook group or on Twitter...
2024-07-2818 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 195: Shortcast 157: Ungrading
Link to the original episode (157)
Join our book club. In our next meeting we'll be discussing Grading for Equity. Tuesday, July 2nd, at 7:00 PM Eastern. Register here
Zach is joined by Christine Walker and Craig Meyers to discuss Ungrading, an alternative approach to assessment, teaching, and learning laid out in Susan Blum's book of the same name.
Show Notes
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead), by Susan D. Blum
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Register for MCP's Research Toolkit Webinar...
2024-06-3017 min
Reel Wisdom with Derek DiamondFrom the Archives: Zach HameltonAs we approach the launch of "Reel Wisdom", Derek looks back at an episode of the "Feature Presentation" podcast:Visual FX Producer Zach Hamelton joins the show to chat with Derek about what made him want to work in the film industry, the differences between "visible" and "invisible" effects, a day in the life of a Visual FX team, and his experiences working on "Star Trek: Picard" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."NOTE: This was originally released on August 8, 2022Follow and subscribe to the show:https://linktr...
2024-06-2752 min
B2BoringBuilding Relationships and Balancing Strategies: B2Boring With Zach DiamondIn this episode, Chris and Zachary, Strategic Program Manager at Miro, discuss the Miro Discovery Center and its role in building customer relationships. They also dive into the pros and cons of product-led versus content-led strategies.Key Highlights:Mirror Discovery Center: A program to strengthen relationships with Miro's key customers through in-person interactions.Product-Led vs. Sales-Led: The benefits and challenges of each approach, emphasizing the need for a balanced strategy.Lead Generation: Comparing content-led and product-led strategies for generating leads and their financial impacts.Content Syndication and...
2024-06-2433 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 194: Shortcast 156: Progression vs. GradesZach is joined by Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donaghue to talk about the distinction between tracking progress and assigning grades and how teachers can help students and other stakeholders shift their mindsets around learning and displaying progress data.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Check out MCP's new podcast, Catalyzing Classroom Change!
Previous MCP Podcast episodes with Dacia and Paul:
Episode 5: Supporting Disengaged Students (with Dacia)
Episode 67: Ignite! Online Academy (with Dacia)
Episode 89...
2024-06-2315 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 193: Shortcast 155: Grading Beliefs and MindsetsZach is joined by Kate McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular Kate's use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort
On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey
Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum
Standards-Based Grading
Connect with Kate on Instagram @globalwithgilly or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com
Contact us...
2024-06-1614 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 192: Shortcast 152: Embracing ResistanceToni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France
"The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar
Links from Toni Rose's Announcements:
Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern Classroom Webinar | Tuesday 8/15, 6pm ET | Register here.
VMP Info Session | Wednesday 8/16, 4pm ET | Register here.
Back to School Bash | Wednesday 8/16, 6pm ET...
2024-06-0914 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 191: Shortcast 151: Humanizing Teaching PracticesZach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable"
Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" and "[Humanizing Distance Learning](https://us.corwin.com/books/learning-from-a-distance-276703"
Annual Visible Learning Conference
Daniel Pink, "Drive"
Connect with Paul:
On his website maketeachingsustainable.org
On Instagram @sustainteaching
By email at paul@maketeachingsustainable.org
Contact us, follow us online...
2024-06-0214 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 185: Teacher and Student CollaborationZach is joined by Megan Kindred to talk about collaboration at all levels - between students, between adults, and even between students and teachers.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Prior episodes of the MCP Podcast on collaboration (this is a saved search on the podcast website - there are a lot of episodes on collaboration)
15 Fixes for Broken Grades
Edpuzzle
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: Elementary School and High School
Auto-updating progress tracker template
Megan's...
2024-04-2154 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 184: Visual ArtsZach is joined by Dana Pelzman to talk about teaching visual arts using MCP, as well as some more general discussion on accommodating, flexible mastery checks for creative work.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Work Life podcast by Adam Grant and the episode "How to Change Your workplace"
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
[Dana's Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yl6ct5K3mgMSISsJ_N6ZX_C_oiyNymcZ3tMcEAdm7f8/copy)
Ibis Paint
2024-04-141h 00Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 172: GeniallyZach is joined by Cat Spencer of Genially to discuss the platform and how it can be used to enhance blended materials in a modern classroom and beyond.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Genially
Genially Templates
Genially on Youtube
Genially Academy
Becky Keene
Escape Games
Follow Cat on Twitter/X @catspencer21
Follow Genially on social media @geniallyofficial
Genially Jukebox Template
Name That Tune Template
...
2024-01-1448 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 157: UngradingZach is joined by Christine Walker and Craig Meyers to discuss Ungrading, an alternative approach to assessment, teaching, and learning laid out in Susan Blum's book of the same name.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead), by Susan D. Blum
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Register for MCP's Research Toolkit Webinar on Tuesday, 9/19 at 6:00 PM Eastern, and our Q&A Session on Wednesday, 9/20 at 5:00 PM Eastern
...
2023-09-171h 07Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 156: Progress vs. GradesZach is joined by Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about the distinction between tracking progress and assigning grades and how teachers can help students and other stakeholders shift their mindsets around learning and displaying progress data.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Check out MCP's new podcast, Catalyzing Classroom Change!
Previous MCP Podcast episodes with Dacia and Paul:
Episode 5: Supporting Disengaged Students (with Dacia)
Episode 67: Ignite! Online Academy (with Dacia)
Episode 89...
2023-09-1055 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 155: Grading Beliefs and MindsetsZach is joined by Kaitlyn McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular her use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort
On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey
Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum
Standards-Based Grading
Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram @globalwithgilly or email her at kaitlynmcgillicuddy@gmail.com
Contact us...
2023-09-0348 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 152: Embracing ResistanceToni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France
"The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar
Links from Toni Rose's Announcements:
Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern Classroom Webinar | Tuesday 8/15, 6pm ET | Register here.
VMP Info Session | Wednesday 8/16, 4pm ET | Register here.
Back to School Bash | Wednesday 8/16, 6pm ET...
2023-08-1349 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 151: Humanizing Teaching PracticesFor Season Four's inaugural episode, Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable"
Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" and "Humanizing Distance Learning
Annual Visible Learning Conference
Daniel Pink, "Drive"
Connect with Paul:
On his website maketeachingsustainable.org
On Instagram @sustainteaching
By email at paul@maketeachingsustainable.org
Contact us, follow us online, and...
2023-08-0857 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 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 142: Shortcast: Highlights from Episode 1Listen to the full episode here
Modern Classrooms Project co-founder and Executive Director Kareem Farah, and Modern Classroom Mentor Zach Diamond, discuss the origins of their instructional model as well as their experiences implementing it.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes:
The Modern Classrooms Project
Kareem's Article on the Lecture Bottleneck
The Modern Classrooms Online Course
The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.
2023-06-0416 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de DominioFor this episode entirely in Spanish, Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia to explain the MCP model and discuss how mastery checks facilitate revision in a self-paced class.
English-Language recap of this episode is available on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Lea un resumen de este episodio en el blog del Proyecto Modern Classrooms
Show Notes
Información sobre MCP Webinars y becas
El rastreador que usa Zach (versión anónima)
Información sobre la certificación Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator
Enviarle correo elect...
2023-05-0759 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 137: Going School-Wide with MCPZach is joined by Maureen Delgado, the principal at Clinton Elementary School in Chicago, to talk about how she is rolling out the model to her entire school.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
The Grid Method
Email Maureen at [mailto:mdelgado3@cps.edu](mdelgado3@cps.edu)
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback...
2023-04-3042 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 136: FormativeGuest host Monte Woodard is joined by Carlo Schmidt, Director of Product at Formative, to talk about the platform, its features, and some interesting use cases.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Formative
Previous episodes of the MCP Podcast with Monte:
Episode 2: Rolling Out the Model
Episode 45: The Mentor Experience
Episode 47: Lesson Classifications in a Modern Classroom
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Send us an audio note and...
2023-04-2335 min
Athlete & Artist Show"Diamond Hands" Returns To Talk Barstool Title Shot, Pro Boxing, Coming Out Of Retirement and MORE'Diamond Hands" Daniel Amesbury returns to the show to talk about his Rough N' Rowdy KOs, Pro Boxing, Returning To Pro Hockey, and MORE! Make sure to follow and subscribe!Receive $15 on your first $100 deposit by using promo code “AthleteArtist” https://ndaxpromo.page.link/HcZD Twitter:https://twitter.com/ames2buryhttps://twitter.com/Kfortchhttps://Twitter.com/Zachboychukhttps://Twitter.com/AthleteArtistPCIG:https://Instagram.com/Ames2Buryhttps://Instagram.com/ZachBoychukhttps://Instagram.com/Kfortchhttps://Instagram.com/AthleteArtistShowTikTok...
2023-04-1333 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 133: Providing Effective FeedbackZach is joined by Jerod Brown and Dan Ronchak to discuss strategies for providing effective feedback as well as ways that a Modern Classroom can be conducive to providing targeted feedback.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
MCP Podcast episodes featuring Shane Donovan:
Episode 5: Metacognition and Reflection (Part II)
Episode 57: Implementing MCP in AP Courses
Mote
Edpuzzle
Screencastify
2023-04-0252 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 132: Universal Design for Learning and MCPZach is joined by Devin Schrock to discuss Universal Design for Learning and the many ways it is evident in the MCP model.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships, as well as our special invite-only session!
Universal Design for Learning
The UDL Guidelines from CAST.org
The Myth of Average: Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty
Unlearning by Katie Novak
Would you Rather (Katie Novak)
The Writing Revolution
2023-03-2652 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 131: Implementing MCP at an Independent SchoolZach is joined by Carmen Welton to discuss her experience teaching at an independent boarding school and the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the MCP model in that context.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships, as well as our special invite-only session!
Cult of Pedagogy podcast episodes featuring MCP:
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom
Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video
Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom
...
2023-03-191h 04Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 129: Teacher CollaborationZach is joined by Brook Lee and Rick Smith, two members of a 6th grade math teaching team, to talk about working with other teachers (who may or may not implement the MCP model) to collaboratively develop curriculum and instruction.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Virtual Nerd
Khan Academy
Brain Pop
Math XL
Email Brook at [blee@hoover.k12.al.us](mailto:blee@hoover.k12.al.us
2023-03-0556 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 117: Metacognition and Reflection (Part I)Zach is joined by Lydia Crush to talk about their philosophy toward metacognition and reflection in their ESL Geography class, as well as how they use the MCP model to facilitate and promote metacognitive and reflective thinking.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Cult of Pedagogy articles and podcasts featuring MCP:
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom
Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video
CoP Podcast: Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom
Lydia’s public tracker
One of Lydia’s indiv...
2022-12-0454 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 114: World Language AcquisitionZach is joined by Xiaomin Sun, a middle school Chinese teacher and collegue at DC International school, to talk about how he uses the MCP model to develop language skills as well as foster more personal connections with his students.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Becoming, by Michelle Obama (in English and Chinese)
Making Thinking Visual
See, Think, Wonder
See, Think, Me, We
Parlay Ideas
Edpuzzle
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Send us an audio note and we'll...
2022-11-1359 min
Oddity ShopCursed Jewel: Frightening Legend of the Hope Diamond's CurseWelcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! In The shop this week, Zach tells us about the top 10 victims of the Cursed Hope Diamond.Listen in and help us decide: Is the Jewelry cursed, or is the sickness, death, and bad fortune all just mere coincidence. After hearing the stories, would you ever wear it?Reference Shout Outs:1.
2022-11-1036 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 113: MotivationZach is joined by Jennifer Stephens to discuss student motivation: the reasons why students may be unmotivated, ways we can motivate them extrinsically and intrinsically, as well as how we can leverage the MCP model to help motivate our students.
Show Notes
MCP Webinars
MCP Scholarships
Episode 43 of the MCP Podcast on Motivation
Google Sites (and the MCP Tutorial on using it!)
Jamboard
Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation
Email Jennifer at jennifer.stephens@modernclassrooms.org
Contact us, follow us online, and learn...
2022-11-0644 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 111: HS Media ProductionZach is joined by Afton Dean to talk about how she used the model in her high school Media Production class and about using the model in creative, project-based classes more generally.
Show Notes
Q&A Webinar Registration Link
FB Group
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premier
CNN10
Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
Loom
Nearpod
Edpuzzle
MCP Subtitling Tutorial
Screencastify
Email Afton at afton.dean@modernclassrooms.org**
Contact us, follow us online, and learn...
2022-10-2345 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 102: Elementary ScienceZach is joined by Hilary Stover to talk about how she implements the model in her elementary science class, including how she transitions into the science block, how she has students conduct experiments, and how she incorporates science demonstrations.
Show Notes:
Accelerate Curriculum
Hilary's pacing trackers:
Hilary's public trackers for all subjects
Science
Math
ELA
Writing Workshop
Social Studies
Sound Wands (Hilary uses them for transitioning/grabbing attention)
Generation Genius
Steam Design Challenges
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Email us questions...
2022-08-2148 min
Athlete & Artist ShowSeason 2 Episode 5: Daniel 'Diamond Hands' AmesburyDaniel "Diamond Hands" Amesbury is a former professional hockey player and currently the #1 ranked heavyweight in ICE WARS. Daniel talks to us about his chaotic hockey career, taking on a fighting role at a young age, driving a flaming bus to the rink, how his ICE WARS opportunity came up from Danbury Trashers AJ Galante, and more.https://Youtube.com/AthleteArtistShowSOCIALS:Daniel "Diamond Hands" Amesburyhttps://twitter.com/ames_to_buryhttps://www.instagram.com/ames_to_bur...https://iwifights.comTwitter:https...
2022-08-1854 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastWe're taking the week off!We're taking the week off! Check back next week for a brand new episode, and make sure to check out our episodes in the coming weeks as we launch Season Two of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast.
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode!
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter...
2022-07-1001 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 91: Wrapping Up Season OneKareem joins Toni Rose and Zach to wrap up our first official podcast season, which focused on self pacing! We look back on the season and discuss our takeaways, as well as giving some updates on how VSI is going and what to expect over the summer and in August when we launch our second podcast season. Thanks for listening!
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode!
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and...
2022-05-2935 min
NDPNDNT Podcast9. How Rapper Zach Diamond Used Social Media To Gain Over Half A Million Monthly ListenersHe’s a Canadian artist from Ottowa, Ontario, that’s gained an impressive half a million monthly listeners on Spotify. If you’re an artist that’s wanting to promote themself on social media, his TikTok account would be one to watch, with over 1.5 Million followers and consistent views in the millions: Welcome Zach Diamond.
Connect with Zach Diamond:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zachdiamond_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdiamond_
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FRM46QLXYjCJb19bYq3qu?si=vjpyAdpISe2cpVUISl1aDw
Conne...
2022-05-2526 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 90: Q&A for May, 2022Toni Rose and Zach tackle some more listener questions on our last Q&A episode of the Spring 2022 season! Topics include explaining MCP to stakeholders, classifying lessons, displaying data in a very large class, and dealing with internet outages.
Show Notes
Send us an audio note (From Zach: I pulled this up into the main show notes this week since we talked about it, but you can always find this link down below in the "Contact Us" section)
ClassroomQ
Soundtrap
Wordle
Nerdle (like Wordle, but for math!)
2022-05-2238 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 87: Troubleshooting Self PacingZach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms.
Outline and Show Notes
Introducing Charlie
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom - Cult of Pedagogy
Modern Classrooms Exemplars
Issues Charlie Wanted to Troubleshoot
Data showing modern classrooms teachers are less stressed
How Charlie Went About Troubleshooting
Charlie’s original roadmap (the one that required troubleshooting!)
Charlie’s simplified roadmap
Editable roadmap temp...
2022-05-011h 00Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 86: Q&A and Feedback for April, 2022Toni Rose and Zach tackle listener questions! Topics include motivation, guided notes, collaboration, tech tools, teaching novels, and standardized tests in the context of MCP.
Feedback:
Class Dojo
Megan’s tracker image
Q&A:
What do you do when the type of teaching you want to be doing doesn't match with the students you are working with? How do you motivate them?
Q&A Episode with Sam (who shares some great motivation tips!)
What do your guided notes look like?
Guide on Guided Notes
Retrieval Notes
Bloom's Taxonomy
Toni Rose's Figurative Language Cheat Sheet
Wh...
2022-04-2442 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 84: Teacher Spotlight - Visual Arts with Aimee PluegerZach is joined by Aimee Plueger to chat about how she uses MCP in her visual art classroom and how she provides her students with creative freedom using the model.
Outline and Show Notes
Meet Aimee
Rolling out the model mid year
A typical day in Aimee’s Modern Classroom
Accommodating student choice and creative freedom in Arts classes
Choice based learning in the art room
Planning projects and classifying lessons
Managing materials in a visual art class
Connect with Aimee
Follow Aimee on Instagram @serendipitousjoyart
Email Aimee at serendipitousjoyart@gmail.com
Contact us, follow us...
2022-04-1039 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 83: Misconceptions About Self PacingThis week, Zach is joined by Andrea Mahr, Beth Benavides, and John Tyler to address six common misconceptions about self pacing and self-paced classes.
Outline and Show Notes
Get to know Andrea, Beth, and John
Andrea and Beth's previous MCP Podcast episode: Elementary Math
Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast
Everything you need to know about building a great screencast video
How to create a self-paced classroom
Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom
Misconception: Self-paced classes have no deadlines
Misconception: Kids do whatever they want in self-paced classes
Misconception: Teachers don't teach in self-paced...
2022-04-031h 06Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 82: Feedback and Q&A for March, 2022Toni Rose and Zach tackle feedback and questions! For this month, we have feedback on different teaching contexts and physical vs. digital trackers, and questions on structuring breaking up work time in class, instilling a sense of urgency, and structuring units.
Outline and Show Notes
Feedback
Zach's anonymized pacing tracker
Breaking up work time
Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial)
Pomodoro technique (and a great online pomodoro timer!)
Keeping Modern Classrooms Fun
Kahoot
Quizziz
Quizlet
What to do while kids are watching videos and taking notes?
Dan Boudreaux on the MCP Podcast
Struggling with students who aren't working...
2022-03-2741 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 78: Feedback and Q&A for February, 2022Zach is joined by Sam to cover some listener feedback and tackle questions on self-pacing as well as reporting mastery grades, managing mastery checks and video production time, and motivating students in a self-paced class.
Outline and Show Notes
Intro
Edgenuity
Feedback: Guardrails
Feedback: Different data points
Zach’s blog post on automatically tracking time since a student’s previous submission
Mastery-Based Grading and Grade Reporting
Remind Me
Suggested Due Dates for Self Pacing
Keeping Up with the Tracker
Motivating Students in Self-Paced Classes
Finding Time to Produce Videos
Connect with Sam
Email Sam
Contact us...
2022-02-2739 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 77: Self Pacing in Secondary EducationThis week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students.
Outline and Show Notes
Meet Amy and Jesse
What Makes Secondary Modern Classrooms Unique?
A Day in a Secondary Modern Classroom
Big Ideas Math
SEL Do Now
Jen Giffen (the sketch-noting teacher Amy mentioned) - @virtualgiff on Twitter
Classroom Q
Teaching Multiple Sections
Balancing teaching content and self-pacing
Microsoft Forms
Blooket
One Note
MCP Podcast...
2022-02-2058 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 74: Feedback and Q&A - January 2022Zach is joined by a surprise guest to tackle listener feedback and answer your questions in this season's first Q&A/Feedback episode.
Show Notes
Feedback
Andrea's tracker (a mix of a game board and a spreadsheet)
Sarah's checklist-type tracker
Hillary's subject-specific individual trackers
Math
Social Studies
Science
ELA
Q&A:
Motivating students to complete aspire-to's
Pros and cons of digital/physical trackers
Zach's digital (spreadsheet based) progress tracker
Automating emails to families with Yet Another Mail Merge
What do you consider one lesson?
How do you combat cheating?
What's the difference between a pacing tracker...
2022-01-3037 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 70: What to Expect in 2022This week, Toni Rose shares some updates on what's coming in 2022; she's also joined by Allison Vanterpool to talk about MCP Scholarship opportunities, and then she and Zach provide some updates on the podcast itself.
Show Notes
Refer an Educator
MCP Scholarships
2022 Virtual Summer Institute (check back on Monday, 1/03, for this link)
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag...
2022-01-0227 min
Dream Chasers Radio - BeyondInterview with podcaster Zach Iconic Thomas host So Far,So Hood Zach Iconic Thomas and I am the host of my podcast So Far,So Hood. Season 2 premieres Nov 29!Unapologetically black, gay, and hilarious, college student Zach Iconic Thomas gives his weekly analysis on pop culture and politics, while intersecting these discussions with unique life advice. So Far, So Hood serves you trending topics, headlines, black culture, and queer culture, while tackling life’s hardest challenges. Now streaming on all podcast stations!
2021-12-1915 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)
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...
2021-11-2144 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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Modern Classrooms: @mo...
2021-11-0759 min
MSx Podcast#7 Zain Khawaja: Diamond handsIf you've got "diamond hands" you're ready to hold a position for the end goal. In this episode we talk with Zain about communities, intersecting interests, and his path to medical school.
2021-10-0524 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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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...
2021-10-0347 min
Wisconsin Music PodcastFriday Music Showcase #017: ZACH PIETRINI - Americana that gets right into you with a beguiling friendlinessWISCONSIN MUSIC PODCAST
Friday Music Showcase #017
ZACH PIETRINI
Americana that gets right into you with a beguiling friendliness
opened for:
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD
MILES NEILSEN & THE RUSTED HEARTS
SHOOK TWINS
festivals:
SUMMERFEST
BASTILLE DAYS
TOSA TONIGHT
GATHERING ON THE GREEN
WAUKESHA BLUES FEST
venues:
ANODYNE
SHANK HALL
THE RAVE
HIGH NOON SALOON
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK
THE HIDEOUT
MARTYR’S
*BES...
2021-09-2411 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 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 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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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
Modern Classrooms Online Course
Take our free online course, or...
2021-07-2544 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
Follow us online and learn more:
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher...
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
Follow us online an...
2021-07-0450 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 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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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
The Modern Classroom Pr...
2021-05-2347 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 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 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 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 min
Who's Player Two?Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes!Abby and Zach discuss the new Diamond and Pearl remakes that were announced, as well as the new Pokemon Legends: Arceus. They also dive into their experiences growing up with the franchise.
2021-03-1143 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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Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate...
2021-02-2143 min
My Social Life: How Content Creators Grow on YouTube & TikTokTakeaways: Zach DiamondTakeaways is a weekly bonus episode where I sit down and breakdown the most recent podcast of the week and today we're discussing my conversation with Zach Diamond.Zach is a rapper from my hometown of Ottawa, Canada. His freestyles and videos showing his friends and family his music for the first time have helped him amass over 1 million followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of streams a month on Spotify.FOLLOW ZACHSpotify - Zach DiamondTikTok - @ZachDiamond_YouTube - Zach DiamondInstagram - @ZachDiamond_Twitter...
2021-02-1135 min
My Social Life: How Content Creators Grow on YouTube & TikTokRapper Zach Diamond Speaks on TikTok Fame and Why You Have to Love the ProcessToday on the podcast we are joined by Zach Diamond. Zach is a rapper from my hometown of Ottawa, Canada. His freestyles and videos showing his friends and family his music for the first time have helped him amass over 1 million followers on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of streams a month on Spotify.WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT1:45 - Growing up in Ottawa and starting to make music at 13 years old20:38 - Trying to grow his fan base on social media31:15 - Hitting 1M Streams on Spotify as an independent artist37:59 - Getting...
2021-02-081h 10Modern 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 min
Demand Generation Club PodcastZach Diamond - Social SolutionsToday on the show we have Zach Diamond, the demand generation manager at Social Solutions. Zach has a background in neuroscience, so he has a very scientific approach to demand generation which is also reflecting the way he executes on the marketing programs. At Social Solutions, he is in charge of planning and executing multichannel campaigns, nurturing leads down the funnel, and tracking KPIs and metrics.
2020-09-2327 minModern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 1: Introducing the Modern Classrooms ModelModern Classrooms Project co-founder and Executive Director Kareem Farah, and Modern Classroom Mentor Zach Diamond, discuss the origins of their instructional model as well as their experiences implementing it.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes:
The Modern Classrooms Project
Kareem's Article on the Lecture Bottleneck
The Modern Classrooms Online Course
The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.
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