This week, we are joined by three amazing guests from the Modern Classrooms Project (MCP). Toni Rose Deanon, Debbie Menard, and Lisa Doty are all project managers at MCP and are sharing their experiences with implementing the model, their favourite edtech tools, and some really great tips and strategies to get started with self-paced, mastery-based learning.

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• Highlights:
  • MCP is made up of 3 components: blended learning, self-pacing structures, and mastery-based grading
  • MCP is not flipped learning - everything is done IN the classroom
  • Learning is transparent and removes inequities in grading
  • Advice for those getting started with MCP:
    • Start small, don't do everything at once
    • Manageable chunks
    • Progress Tracker is a good place to start
    • Find a teacher bestie to share the work and be there for support
    • Instructional videos are not the main focus
    • Try just one unit only to start
    • Lesson classifications (must do, should do, aspire to do) is also a good entry point and highly customizable to your needs
    • Try an overarching aspire to do task OR include student voice for your should do/aspire to do tasks (saves YOU time)
  • Recommended EdTech Tools:
    • Flipgrid (Flipgrid Shorts are great!)
    • Explain Everything
    • Screencastify or Screencast-o-matic
    • EdPuzzle
    • Parlay Ideas
    • Loom
    • Microsoft Powerpoint and Sharepoint
  • Takeaways:
    • Allows you to reach ALL of your students regardless of need/background etc.
    • MCP wants to support you as you learn the model
    • Relationships and connections with both students and teachers is richer and more authentic
• Connect with our guests on Twitter:
  • Toni Rose Deanon
  • Debbie Menard
  • Lisa Doty
  • Modern Classrooms Project
• Modern Classrooms Project website
• Facebook Group - Modern Classrooms Project - Teacher Discussion
• Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
• Other related episodes to MCP:
  • Building Mastery-Based Structures In Your Classroom - E065

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