Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

216 episodes of Modern Classrooms Project Podcast since the first episode, which aired on August 4th, 2020.

  • Episode 166: Spark Creativity

    November 26th, 2023  |  52 mins 34 secs

    Toni rose is joined by Betsy Potash to talk about how teachers can incorporate creativity and non-traditional approaches to increase student engagement and learning.

  • Episode 165: Attending Conferences

    November 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins

    Toni Rose is joined by Cecelia to talk about the benefits of attending conferences, writing proposals, and Cecelia's journey into becoming a frequent conference presenter.

  • Episode 164: The 40-Hour Work Week

    November 12th, 2023  |  57 mins 19 secs

    Toni Rose is joined by Desirae Núñez to talk about shifting mindsets around teacher workloads and ways to find balance by holding ourselves to a 40-hour work week

  • Episode 163: Using AI in the Classroom

    November 5th, 2023  |  1 hr 2 mins

    Toni Rose is joined by Joyce Pereira to discuss how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in a Modern Classroom

  • Episode 162: National Board Certification

    October 29th, 2023  |  47 mins 42 secs

    Toni Rose is joined by Eddie Santiago to discuss National Board certification for teachers and some of the programs the organization offers, as well as the process for obtaining certification, and the benefits of having being a National Board Certified Teacher

  • Episode 161: The Role of Counselors

    October 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 1 min

    Toni Rose is joined by Livia Matteucci and Pauline Salgado to discuss their roles and their approach to their work as school counselors.

  • We're taking the week off!

    October 15th, 2023  |  1 min

    Since we have been focusing on social emotional learning these past couple of episodes, we’re taking a break this week as a way of self-care. We hope that you are finding ways to rest and celebrate your being every single day.

  • Episode 160: SEL in a Modern Classroom

    October 8th, 2023  |  28 mins 6 secs

    Monte is joined by Maddie Richer to discuss the importance of addressing students' social and emotional wellbeing and ways to implement SEL in a Modern Classroom.

  • Episode 159: Elevating Teacher Wellness

    October 1st, 2023  |  58 mins 33 secs

    Toni Rose is joined by Maya Stewart and James Edmond to discuss how school leaders can work to prioritize teacher wellness.

  • Episode 158: Automated Grading vs. Teacher Grading

    September 24th, 2023  |  29 mins 20 secs

    Monte is joined by Sarah Hower to discuss her approach to automating grading and the types of assignments that are best graded automatically versus those that are best graded by the teacher.

  • Episode 156: Progress vs. Grades

    September 10th, 2023  |  55 mins 3 secs

    Zach 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.

  • Episode 155: Grading Beliefs and Mindsets

    September 3rd, 2023  |  48 mins 41 secs

    Zach 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.

  • Episode 154: Teacher Wellness

    August 27th, 2023  |  55 mins 35 secs

    Toni Rose is joined by Jamilah Pitts to discuss the value of authentic self care and the importance teacher wellness and wellbeing in building a movement toward educational change.

  • Episode 153: How to Implement an AED Program in School

    August 20th, 2023  |  29 mins 24 secs

    Toni Rose is joined by Michael Riggs to discuss the impact and importance of having an AED training program in schools and beyond.

  • Episode 152: Embracing Resistance

    August 13th, 2023  |  49 mins 6 secs

    Toni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year.

  • Episode 151: Humanizing Teaching Practices

    August 8th, 2023  |  57 mins 24 secs

    For Season Four's inaugural episode, Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable.