Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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  • We're taking the week off!

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll be back next Sunday

    Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

    • Are you curious about the impact of your teaching practices? Do you want to delve deeper into student learning and improve your instructional strategies? This webinar is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to conduct meaningful classroom-based research. Join us on Wednesday, December 4, 6pm ET to learn more. Register here.
    • 1 min
    • Episode 216: Think Like a Scientist

      Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers.

      Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

      Show Notes

      • Darius' Youtube Channel

      • Connect with Darius by email at [email protected]

      • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

        • Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, November 25, 7pm ET. Register here.
        • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

          • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
          • 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
            • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
            • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

              Special Guest: Darius Brown.

              1 hr 3 min
            • Episode 215: It's OK to Experiment

              Toni Rose is joined by school leaders Ryan Cordia and Roxane Thomas (plus a surprise guest!) to talk about how they support teachers who are implementing MCP and create a safe space to innovate.

              Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

              Show Notes

              • Carnegie Units

              • You can check out Northeast on their website and Instagram @northeastcta, and you can email Ryan directly at [email protected]

              • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                • We are wrapping up our book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our last session together. Get your must-do reading pages for our fifth and last session on Thursday, November 21, 7pm ET. Register here

                • Join Matthew Hickson, MCP’s Head of Partner Transformation, and Dr. Crystal Deaver, the former principal of the Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD, to talk about the results of a two-year implementation study that led to rapid growth in student achievement at GDDS on Tuesday, November 19, 4 pm ET. Leaders will come away with concrete strategies and impact data that can guide their vision for going schoolwide and making big gains with mastery-based, self-paced, and blended learning strategies. Register here

                • We are hosting a panel with Screencastify on How to leverage digital tools and in-person interactions to cultivate an inclusive community on Thursday, November 21, 4pm ET. Join a panel of school administrators and edtech experts as they dive into the importance of engaging families and community members, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. As they tackle issues like absenteeism and family engagement, they’ll also address common misconceptions about digital communication and highlight how it can enhance—not hinder—in-person connections. Register here

                • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                  • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                  • 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
                    • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                    • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                      Special Guests: Roxane Thomas, Ryan Cordia, and Sophia Bradley.

                      50 min
                    • Episode 214: Ethnic Studies

                      Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies.

                      This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed.

                      Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                      Show Notes

                      • The Four Agreements, by Miguel Ruiz

                      • Email Mark at [email protected]

                      • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                        • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 14, 7pm ET. Register here

                        • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!

                        • Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8pm ET: Redesigning Instruction.In this session, you will learn to: share Modern Classrooms with your school community, by explaining their benefits for students, families, and administrators, empower your colleagues, by sharing your approach and inviting feedback and support, shape the larger conversation, by advocating for policies you know are best for your students. Register here

                        • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                          • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                          • 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
                            • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                            • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                              Special Guest: Mark Aquino.

                              1 hr 4 min
                            • Episode 213: Do We Want Students To Be On Pace or Actually Learning?

                              Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model.

                              Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                              Show Notes

                              • Zearn

                              • Eureka Math

                              • Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers podcast, and the episode with Kareem:

                                • 3 practices to give you more one-on-one time with students
                                • Email Drea at [email protected]

                                • Drea's game board

                                • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 7, 7pm ET. Register here. 

                                  • We’re attending GaETC in Atlanta, GA from November 6-8. Toni Rose will be leading two sessions on Finding Your Rhythm: Building Authentic Relationships through Self-Pacing on Nov. 6 at 4:30 pm and Rock the Remix: Making Blended Learning Inclusive & Dispelling the Fiction on Nov. 7 at 3:15pm. Hope to see some of you there!

                                  • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                    • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                    • 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
                                      • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                      • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                        Special Guest: Drea Siford.

                                        1 hr 2 min
                                      • Episode 212: Goosechase

                                        Zach 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 [email protected]

                                        • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                          • Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, October 28, 7pm ET. Register here 

                                          • Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Courses. The real magic of a Modern Classroom lies in self-pacing. In a self-paced course, every student can be appropriately challenged every day. Meanwhile, you can spend your time where it’s most needed, giving every student the support and encouragement they need. This is on Wednesday, October 30, 6 pm ET. Register here

                                          • Ever wondered how standards - new and old - can guide your  students' learning experiences? If you are curious about how to craft a personalized educational path, Nicole Conjuangco is sharing the best practices from their computer science classroom, and how they approached receiving new standards at the beginning of the school year. Join us on Thursday, October 31, 3pm ET. Register here.

                                          • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                            • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                            • 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
                                              • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                              • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                                Special Guest: Alyshahn Kara-Virani.

                                                46 min
                                              • Episode 211: Elementary School Leader

                                                Toni Rose is joined by Sara Bennis to talk about how she uses and adapts MCP as the principal of a rural elementary school.

                                                Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                                                Show Notes

                                                • The Energy Bus, by Jon Gordon

                                                • Connect with Sara by email at [email protected], and check out her district and its Socials at [maquoketaschools.org](maquoketaschools.org)

                                                • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                                  • Did you know that our co-founder, Rob Barnett, wrote a book? It’s called Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed. It’ll be published in February 2025, and Rob is doing a series on his process of writing.

                                                  • Are you an educator in Alabama, Baltimore, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Chicago, DC, LA, Minnesota, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYC, Oakland, St. Louis, or Tulsa County? Then you’re eligible to apply for one of our scholarships to work with a personal mentor and learn the MCP Model through our self-paced Virtual Mentorship Program. Applications are open for our October and January sessions and scholarship recipients receive a fully-funded seat in the VMP and eligibility to earn a $500 stipend when you finish the course. The deadline for the October session is fast-approaching and seats are limited across all locations. Head to www.modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to learn more and submit your application.

                                                  • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                                    • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                                    • 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
                                                      • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                                      • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                                        Special Guest: Sara Bennis.

                                                        34 min
                                                      • Episode 210: You're Not the Only Expert in the Room

                                                        Toni Rose is joined by Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay for a deep dive into her approach to using the MCP model in her high school math class.

                                                        Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                                                        Show Notes

                                                        • World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship 2024

                                                        • Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @puzzle_bites

                                                        • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                                          • We’re attending MassCUE in Foxborough, MA from Oct. 15-17. We have four of our teacher leaders presenting on this model. Come find us! 

                                                          • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Get your must-do reading pages for our third session on Thursday, October 24, 7pm ET. Register here

                                                          • Are you an educator in Alabama, Baltimore, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Chicago, DC, LA, Minnesota, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYC, Oakland, St. Louis, or Tulsa County? Then you’re eligible to apply for one of our scholarships to work with a personal mentor and learn the MCP Model through our self-paced Virtual Mentorship Program. Applications are open for our October and January sessions and scholarship recipients receive a fully-funded seat in the VMP and eligibility to earn a $500 stipend when you finish the course. The deadline for the October session is fast-approaching and seats are limited across all locations. Head to www.modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to learn more and submit your application.

                                                          • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                                            • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                                            • 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
                                                              • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                                              • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                                                Special Guest: Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay.

                                                                1 hr 5 min
                                                              • Episode 209: Adapting a Curriculum to MCP for Young Learners

                                                                Toni Rose is joined by Evette Reid to discuss working with young learners and adapting a preset curriculum to work with the MCP model.

                                                                Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                                                                Show Notes

                                                                • Zearn

                                                                • GoGuardian

                                                                • Eureka Math

                                                                • Connect with Evette on Facebook at evettemreid and by email at [email protected]

                                                                • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                                                  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Get your must-do reading pages for our second session on Thursday, October 10, 7pm ET. Register here.

                                                                  • Are you an educator in Alabama, Baltimore, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Chicago, DC, LA, Minnesota, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, NYC, Oakland, St. Louis, or Tulsa County? Then you’re eligible to apply for one of our scholarships to work with a personal mentor and learn the MCP Model through our self-paced Virtual Mentorship Program. Applications are open for our October and January sessions and scholarship recipients receive a fully-funded seat in the VMP and eligibility to earn a $500 stipend when you finish the course. The deadline for the October session is fast-approaching and seats are limited across all locations. Head to www.modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to learn more and submit your application. We would love to learn with you this year!

                                                                  • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                                                    • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                                                    • 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
                                                                      • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                                                      • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                                                        Special Guest: Evette Reid.

                                                                        43 min
                                                                      • Episode 208: Lifelong Learning

                                                                        Toni Rose is joined by Jorge Valenzuela to talk about lifelong learning, project-based learning, and staying authentic as an educator.

                                                                        Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

                                                                        Show Notes

                                                                        • Lifelong Learning Defined, and the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast

                                                                        • Project Based Learning

                                                                        • Jorge's book, Project-Based Learning+: Enhancing Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning

                                                                        • Raising Equity Through SEL

                                                                        • Emotional Intelligence 2.0

                                                                        • CASEL SEL Framework

                                                                        • The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz

                                                                        • Jorge's Edutopia Articles and Videos:

                                                                          • A Simple Tool for Aligning Instruction and Assessment
                                                                          • Building Relationships with Empathy Mapping
                                                                          • How a Simple Visual Tool Can Help Teachers Connect With Students
                                                                          • Empathy Map Template 
                                                                          • A Simple, Effective Framework for PBL
                                                                          • 5 Steps to Keep Engagement High During Project-Based Learning
                                                                          • Using Frequent Feedback Cycles to Guide Student Work
                                                                          • PBL Resources from Jorge:

                                                                            • Jorge's project template and exemplar
                                                                            • Jorge's evaluation/feedback template
                                                                            • Reproducibles
                                                                            • How Students Become Ideal Teammates**
                                                                            • The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey

                                                                            • Jorge's online course, Teaching Pro

                                                                            • Connect with Jorge on social media @jorgedoespbl, by email at [email protected], and check out his podcast and Youtube channel. Connect with Jorge for personal coaching here, and check out his speaker info here

                                                                            • Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

                                                                              • Our Back to School Toolkit is out and ready for you! For this year, we focused on communicating to caregivers and stakeholders all about blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Download here. 

                                                                              • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami starting at the end of this month. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Get your must-do reading pages for our second session on Thursday, October 10, 7pm ET. Register here.

                                                                              • Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

                                                                                • Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
                                                                                • 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
                                                                                  • Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
                                                                                  • The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

                                                                                    Special Guest: Jorge Valenzuela.

                                                                                    1 hr 2 min

                                                                                  About Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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                                                                                  Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators.

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