web01.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 13:16:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Collaboration” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/collaboration Sun, 04 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Discussions on education, teaching, and learning from the perspective of the Modern Classrooms Project The Modern Classrooms Project 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. no blended instruction, self-paced learning, mastery-based grading, differentiated instruction The Modern Classrooms Project zach.diamond@modernclassrooms.org Episode 237: 5th Grade Collaboration https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/237 5b1bd230-94be-474d-9219-fb664d84f62e Sun, 04 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes 56:05 no <p>TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes.</p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/an-eye-on-tempe-arizona-a-fifth-grade-teams-journey-to-student-independence" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a>.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Connect with Abby, Amy, and Madeline by email <ul> <li>Abby: <a href="mailto:abby.munn@tempeschools.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abby.munn@tempeschools.org</a> </li> <li>Amy: <a href="mailto:amy.wisehart@tempeschools.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">amy.wisehart@tempeschools.org</a> </li> <li>Madeline: <a href="mailto:madeline.cole@tempeschools.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">madeline.cole@tempeschools.org</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register [here](<a href="http://www.modernclassrooms.org/summit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.modernclassrooms.org/summit</a>)</p></li> <li><p>Tired of tangled cords and tech-time chaos? This upbeat edWebinar is packed with real-world tips to help you bring technology into your early elementary classroom—without the stress. Whether you’re a teacher or school leader, you’ll walk away with easy-to-use strategies for setting routines, managing devices, and making technology purposeful for young learners. From headphone hacks to smooth sign-ins, we’ll tackle the common tech blockers that come with working with our littlest students. Come ready to get practical, get organized, and get inspired! This edWebinar will be of interest to K–2 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and education technology leaders. Register <a href="https://home.edweb.net/webinar/prek3tech20250508/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a></p></li> <li><p>Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now)</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Listen to this podcast on Youtube</a></li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> </li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>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!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> Special Guests: Abby Munn, Amy Wisehart, and Madeline Cole.</p> TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register [here](www.modernclassrooms.org/summit)

  • Tired of tangled cords and tech-time chaos? This upbeat edWebinar is packed with real-world tips to help you bring technology into your early elementary classroom—without the stress. Whether you’re a teacher or school leader, you’ll walk away with easy-to-use strategies for setting routines, managing devices, and making technology purposeful for young learners. From headphone hacks to smooth sign-ins, we’ll tackle the common tech blockers that come with working with our littlest students. Come ready to get practical, get organized, and get inspired! This edWebinar will be of interest to K–2 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and education technology leaders. Register here

  • Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now)

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guests: Abby Munn, Amy Wisehart, and Madeline Cole.

]]> TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register [here](www.modernclassrooms.org/summit)

  • Tired of tangled cords and tech-time chaos? This upbeat edWebinar is packed with real-world tips to help you bring technology into your early elementary classroom—without the stress. Whether you’re a teacher or school leader, you’ll walk away with easy-to-use strategies for setting routines, managing devices, and making technology purposeful for young learners. From headphone hacks to smooth sign-ins, we’ll tackle the common tech blockers that come with working with our littlest students. Come ready to get practical, get organized, and get inspired! This edWebinar will be of interest to K–2 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and education technology leaders. Register here

  • Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free if you teach in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now)

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guests: Abby Munn, Amy Wisehart, and Madeline Cole.

]]> Episode 11: Collaboration Pt. 2 - Planning for Organic Collaboration https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/11 ef56498e-c9f9-4c59-98cd-e7f7134b2735 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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. 44:03 no <p>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.</p> <p>Please remember to take our <a href="https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Educator Survey</a> by 11/15/2020!</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flexible-seating-student-centered-classroom-kayla-delzer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flexible seating</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Zach’s article in NGLC</a> on why he prioritizes relationships</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format</a>, which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on.</p> <p><a href="https://parlayideas.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parlay Ideas</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our tutorial</a></p> <p><a href="https://padlet.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Padlet</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Project Based Learning</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Kate: <a href="https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@gaskill_teacher</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Zach: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and [Learning to Teach](<a href="http://www.learningtoteach.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.learningtoteach.co</a>)</li> <li>[The Modern Classroom Project](<a href="http://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.modernclassrooms.org</a>)</li> <li>[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) <ul> <li>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!</li> </ul> </li> <li>Remember, you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sign up for office hours</a>, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms<br> </li> </ul> education, collaboration, teacher, modern classrooms 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.

Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Flexible seating

Zach’s article in NGLC on why he prioritizes relationships

Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format, which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on.

Parlay Ideas and our tutorial

Padlet

Project Based Learning

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and [Learning to Teach](www.learningtoteach.co)
  • [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
  • [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
    • 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!
  • Remember, you can sign up for office hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms
]]> 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.

Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Flexible seating

Zach’s article in NGLC on why he prioritizes relationships

Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format, which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on.

Parlay Ideas and our tutorial

Padlet

Project Based Learning

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and [Learning to Teach](www.learningtoteach.co)
  • [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
  • [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
    • 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!
  • Remember, you can sign up for office hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms
]]> Episode 10: Collaboration Pt. 1 - Planning for Collaboration in a Modern Classroom https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10 76f1b26d-7aab-4cd4-9745-0f641b9372cf Sun, 01 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class. 46:54 no <p>In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class. </p> <p>Please remember to take our <a href="https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Educator Survey</a> by 11/15/2020!</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up for Office Hours</a>, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms </p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edutopia video</a> featuring Kate and Kareem Farah</p> <p>Tech tools we mention:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://kahoot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kahoot</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Peardeck</a></li> <li> <a href="https://parlayideas.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parlay Ideas</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our tutorial</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.remind.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Remind</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our tutorial</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1975EzoQ109wTv25314NukFQVrK-V5Y9dcg_HUSShRlw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More resources for distance learning</a> from Modern Classrooms</li> </ul> <p>Daily <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Do Now check-in</a> (tailored for distance learning through <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd32pDq566Ak2ljTv8jJSmYa6a17ifLMmf365Erezgp2uyTzQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Forms</a>)<br> <em>Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now"</em></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeqDwP3vO2RcsA8GVomwPYMimjdNdXrm1Ws0hziZRG0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups</a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6tA7tTP8byUyDe0faVZweeTyO5IXDGmtyYre9WD1-c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Example of a breakout-room deliverable</a></p> <p><a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DOxIa3fJTdOk0Wm09NlYbg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom</a></p> <p>Follow us online and learn more:</p> <ul> <li>Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj</li> <li>Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter</li> <li>Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter</li> <li>Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter</li> <li>[The Modern Classroom Project](<a href="http://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.modernclassrooms.org</a>)</li> <li>[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) <ul> <li>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!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> education, collaboration, teacher, modern classrooms In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class.

Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Sign up for Office Hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Edutopia video featuring Kate and Kareem Farah

Tech tools we mention:

Daily Do Now check-in (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms)
Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now"

Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups

Example of a breakout-room deliverable

Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
  • [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
  • [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
    • 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!
]]> In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class.

Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Sign up for Office Hours, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Edutopia video featuring Kate and Kareem Farah

Tech tools we mention:

Daily Do Now check-in (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms)
Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now"

Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups

Example of a breakout-room deliverable

Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
  • [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
  • [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
    • 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!
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