Zach Diamond

Episode 31: Q&A From the Community #4

March 28th, 2021  |  50 mins 19 secs

This week we field more questions from the community, on topics ranging from what materials can be used in a modern classroom to how to prepare subs for a modern classroom, plus several questions posed by administrators and coaches relating to observing and evaluating modern classrooms.

Episode 29: Q&A From the Community #3

March 14th, 2021  |  46 mins 41 secs

In our third Q&A episode, we answer questions from the community on topics ranging from revision, mastery-based grading and summative assessments, and pacing tracker implementation.

Episode 26: Middle School Modern Classrooms

February 21st, 2021  |  43 mins 56 secs

This week, we talk about some of the unique concerns that middle school teachers must consider, and how the Modern Classrooms model allows us to provide a space to develop socially and academically, and to support students as they enter a transitional phase in their school experience.

Episode 24: Q&A from the Community Part #2

February 7th, 2021  |  42 mins 3 secs

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This week, your hosts answer more questions from the community, with topics ranging from implementing mastery checks to adapting the model for different groups and grade levels. Remember, you can always submit questions at modern classrooms.org/askmcp or tweet with the #askMCP!

Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom

January 31st, 2021  |  52 mins 32 secs

education, grading, mastery

In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.

Episode 19: A Path Forward in 2021

January 3rd, 2021  |  46 mins 1 sec

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This week, we discuss some of the ways the Modern Classrooms Project will support educators as they face the challenges and uncertainty of the coming school year.

Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos

December 27th, 2020  |  56 mins 28 secs

blended learning, education

On this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using instructional videos in a self-paced class, best practices for building instructional videos, and strategies educators can use to build engagement with their video lessons

Episode 15: MCP Q&A

December 6th, 2020  |  49 mins 21 secs

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Your hosts answer audience questions. Topics include implementation of the model, differentiation, collaboration, and deadlines. You can submit questions for future Q&A episodes at www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp or tweet at us with the hashtag #askmpc

Episode 13: What We're Grateful For

November 22nd, 2020  |  38 mins 19 secs

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Your hosts take a moment to talk about what they're grateful for. We also hear from several Modern Classrooms educators, from teachers to school administrators, about what they're grateful for and what's bringing them joy this year, despite the challenges of the moment.

Episode 11: Collaboration Pt. 2 - Planning for Organic Collaboration

November 8th, 2020  |  44 mins 3 secs

collaboration, education, self-directed learners

In Part Two of our series on collaboration in a Modern Classroom, we discuss how teachers can establish a classroom culture in which students are encouraged to collaborate organically and spontaneously.

Episode 7: Exploring The Shifting Role of the Teacher

October 11th, 2020  |  46 mins 35 secs

Your three co-hosts, Kareem, Kate, and Zach, discuss the shifting role of the educator in a Modern Classroom and how it can help you cultivate a truly student-centered classroom.

Episode 6: Building Self Regulated Learners

October 4th, 2020  |  49 mins 37 secs

Self-regulated students are strong learners that are more equipped to navigate the challenges of life outside K-12 education. Kareem and Zach are joined by Moira Mazzi to talk about how they use the Modern Classrooms model to develop self-regulated learners both in-person and remotely.

Episode 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students

September 13th, 2020  |  52 mins 13 secs

district of columbia, english, high school, math, middle school

Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually.

Episode 2: Rolling Out the Model

August 23rd, 2020  |  52 mins 38 secs

district of columbia, middle school, science

Kareem and Zach are joined by Monte Woodard, a middle school Science Teacher and Modern Classrooms implementer, to discuss rolling out the model and introducing students and families to the Modern Classrooms approach

Episode 1: Introducing the Modern Classrooms Model

August 4th, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins

district of columbia, high school, math, middle school, music

Kareem and Zach discuss what led them to start a podcast about Modern Classrooms and their experiences with the model.