Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

In our first "Teacher Feature" episode, Toni Rose is joined by Karen Simms and Stacey Eyler to talk about their implementation of the model, benefits they've seen in using the model, and how they've adapted it to the unique grading considerations of the IB Middle Years Program.

Show Notes

Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Episodes on Instructional Video Creation and Self-Pacing

Evidence of Learning Levels used for Mastery Checks

Sample Mastery Check for Individuals and Societies

Knowing and Understanding Rubric Year 3 Individuals and Societies

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Toni Rose is joined by Aimee Yocom to discuss how the model helps teachers to support students who are absent (whether once, occasionally, or frequently) by providing equitable access to our teaching, as well as how the model eases the burden of teacher absences.

Show Notes

Follow Aimee on Twitter

Edutopia Video

Webinar: Supporting Absent Students

Facebook Group

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Zach 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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Toni Rose is joined by Megan Remmel and Jocelyn Hieatzman, both veteran teachers who came to the MCP model after many years of traditional teaching, to talk about why they chose to reinvent their classes and the benefits of the model for all teachers, new and veteran alike.

Show Notes

Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators Credential

MCP Facebook Group

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Toni Rose is joined by Chauncy Foreman and Anna Gosling to talk about their experience implementing the model in their first few years of teaching and to discuss why the model is beneficial for those new to the profession.

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This week, Toni Rose is joined by Lisa Doty to talk about how they respond to teachers, students, and stakeholders who have concerns about the MCP model. They address some common misconceptions and answer a few questions from teachers who have concerns about particular aspects of the model.

Show Notes

Empower Students’ Families with Modern Classrooms

QR Code Generator

Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Toni Rose’s Progress Tracker Example

Hattie’s Research

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Toni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines.

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Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar

Unit 0: Slide Development Template

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Kate 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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For the third installment in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by James Francis, CEO of Screencastify, to discuss Screencastify's growth in the education space and its responsive approach to its growing user base of educators.

Show Notes

Screencastify and its products:

Johns Hopkins MCP Study Results

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In this episode of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast, Kate is joined by Demi Lager to discuss the versatility of the instructional model for in-person and distance learning.

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Kahoot

Demi’s trackers

Demi’s Twitter: @demilager

Demi’s “I need a check" board

Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond

Successful Zoom Breakout Rooms

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