Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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Modern Classrooms Project Podcast episodes

July 14, 2024Episode 197: Shortcast 177: Gamification
Link to the full episode here
Zach is joined by Chad Collins to discuss the gamified materials he's designed and how he approaches gamified teaching in general.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Check out Chad's gamified coursework here (along with some other resources he's provided)
MCP Podcast Episode 172 with Cat from Genially
Quizbowl
Blooket
Gimkit
Quizlet
Adam Watson and KyEdRPG (also check out KyEdRGG's resources page, including some of Chad's work)
Dungeons and Dragons
RPG - Role Playing Games
Super Mario Wonder
Ghost, by Jason Reynolds
Zach's Dark Souls blog post
Elden Ring
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
What if you could simplify your mastery checks? In this workshop, learn how to leverage schoolAI Spaces to create AI-based mastery checks, offer instant feedback, and help identify students needing extra support. Register here.
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Are you ready to create a story of learning, documented by the learner through familiar sharing tools? In this webinar, you'll discover how Unrulr's advanced features seamlessly integrate with MCP. Register here.
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Chad Collins.
22 min
July 07, 2024Episode 196: Shortcast 171: Resetting MCP
Toni Rose is joined by Kendal Giacomini to talk about resetting a modern classroom mid-year (after a long break) and her new role at MCP.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
You can email Kendal at MCP Implementation Support at [email protected], or directly at [email protected]
Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern Classsrooms Educator here, and learn more about our Los Angeles Educator Scholarhip here. You can reach Avery at [email protected]
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Kendal Giacomini.
19 min
June 30, 2024Episode 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 on Tuesday, 9/19 at 6:00 PM Eastern, and our Q&A Session on Wednesday, 9/20 at 5:00 PM Eastern
ACTFL Language Connects
The Definition of π (with an excellent visual!)
Make it Stick, by Peter Brown
Bam! Kick it up a notch
German American Partnership Program
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Christine Walker.
18 min
June 23, 2024Episode 194: Shortcast 156: Progression vs. Grades
Zach 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: Impacts of Self Pacing (with Paul)
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
The MCP Mentor Directory
Connect with Dacia by email at [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]
Connect with Paul on Twitter @PaulODonogue_
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donoghue.
16 min
June 16, 2024Episode 193: Shortcast 155: Grading Beliefs and Mindsets
Zach 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 [email protected]
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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
15 min
June 09, 2024Episode 192: Shortcast 152: Embracing Resistance
Toni 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 | Register here.
EdWebinar The Student-Centered Classroom: Early Elementary Edition | Thursday 8/17, 5pm ET | Register here.
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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
15 min
June 02, 2024Episode 191: Shortcast 151: Humanizing Teaching Practices
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](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 [email protected]
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Paul France.
15 min
May 26, 2024Episode 190: Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
This week's episode is the audio from a webinar Toni Rose hosted called Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms. They are joined by a fantastic panel of Mark Pederson, Maddie Richer, and Cassie Fontaine.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Cassie Fontaine, Maddie Richer, and Mark Pederson.
57 min
May 19, 2024Episode 189: Mastery-Based Teaching and Learning
Toni Rose is joined by Ylaiza Perez to talk about teaching authentically and promoting true mastery.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Connect with Ylaiza on LinkedIn and Instagram @ylaizaperez_
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Are you ready to keep learning? It's not too late to get a scholarship to our Summer Mentorship Program! Apply now to join a group of innovative educators in meeting every learner's needs.
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Ylaiza Perez.
56 min
May 12, 2024Episode 188: Screencastify
Toni Rose is joined by Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, to talk about how teachers, students, and industry professionals use Screencastify's various platforms and tools.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Screencastify
Screencastify Submit
FERPA
COPPA
SOC-2
Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn and on Twitter/X @vshahv
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Applications have opened up for this summer's Virtual Mentorship Program. We’re working to match 6,000 educators with experienced educator mentors who can help build skills around using technology effectively, teaching students how to be more self-directed, and increasing motivation and effort in the classroom. If you’ve always wanted a mentor when implementing our model, now’s the time to apply. Apply here: https://bit.ly/43G7Y71
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected]
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 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: Vishal Shah.
51 min

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