web02.fireside.fm Wed, 20 May 2026 01:26:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Education” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/education Sun, 11 Jul 2021 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 45: The Mentor Experience https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/45 22c7c5d9-2c14-4b19-9607-5a0f63277b73 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program. 46:25 no <p>This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential</a> - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor.</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/view" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Game board pacing trackers</a></p> <p>MCP LMS Tutorials:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fcanvas-guide%2Fhome&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEYEdKCfFhdr7k_n5xaFkCy1M_tOQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Canvas</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fg-classroom-guide%2Fhome&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEfe7F_2OQAsmHYJ7GAGfrCIpvK2Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Classroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Schoology</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Seesaw</a></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hyperdocs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hyperdocs</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <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>Kate: <a href="https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@gaskill_teacher</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Free 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> </p> education This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program.

Show Notes

Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor.

Game board pacing trackers

MCP LMS Tutorials:

Hyperdocs

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program.

Show Notes

Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor.

Game board pacing trackers

MCP LMS Tutorials:

Hyperdocs

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> Episode 41: Q&A from the Community #6 https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/41 57829f87-4488-4dbd-846a-410b499c6464 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model. 46:29 no <p>In our 6th Q&amp;A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/39" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning</a></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/impact" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP</a>, as well as the <a href="https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/62810" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Johns Hopkins Report</a> Kareem mentioned</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edutopia Video</a></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Exemplar units</a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XMlyYb0hGJqtU8mI6pBhZj0DpeYerhbuWHYvqHAPyY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide</a></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/plcs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PLC Resources</a> </p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/partnerships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School and District Partnerships</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <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>Kate: <a href="https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@gaskill_teacher</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://wwwlearn.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> </p> education In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model.

Show Notes

MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning

Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP, as well as the Johns Hopkins Report Kareem mentioned

Edutopia Video

Exemplar units

Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide

PLC Resources

School and District Partnerships

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model.

Show Notes

MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning

Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP, as well as the Johns Hopkins Report Kareem mentioned

Edutopia Video

Exemplar units

Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide

PLC Resources

School and District Partnerships

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> Episode 24: Q&A from the Community Part #2 https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/24 ccb93dd6-464f-450d-831b-5fe74c8c162c Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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! 42:03 no <p>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!</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://goformative.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Goformative</a></li> <li>[Google Forms ](forms.google.com)</li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/online-surveys-polls-quizzes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Microsoft Forms </a></li> <li> <a href="https://vocaroo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vocaroo</a> - a simple online voice recorder that's great for students to record vocal/audio-based mastery checks</li> <li> <a href="https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Podcast Episode on Planning for Full-Group Activities</a> (featuring Emily Culp, who so kindly provided ideas for a question from an ELA teacher!)</li> <li><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classroom Summer Institute</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School Sponsorship Request Form</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></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>[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> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> </p> education, modern classrooms 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!

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

]]> 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!

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

]]> Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/23 a85352b9-c504-4fec-b5d2-9e7a17df431d Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. 52:32 no <p>In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. </p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/manageable-grading-in-a-modern-classroom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><em>Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&amp;A episodes <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!</em></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/events/2021/1/25/webinar-mastery-based-grading-in-a-modern-classroom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading</a> (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST)</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoPmcMs9ITVZXLcUy9iCKQweXeV-qcq-RpN6loeCoJI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mastery based grading: what does the research say?</a> </p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmkCm5wgpTOfmi6qtz8iy_bGQBXRZCQyxX2UhUC7oxM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Multiple studies on feedback &amp; student learning</a> (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) </p></li> <li><p><a href="https://talkingpts.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Talking points app</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://yamm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Y.A.M.M.</a> (Yet Another Mail Merge) - great for sending progress reports to parents from spreadsheet-based pacing trackers</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></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>[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> <p><em>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></em></p> mastery-based grades, education, assessment In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.

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

Show Notes

Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

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

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

Show Notes

Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

]]> Episode 22: Finding the Right Time to Innovate https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/22 9d4e4c41-7067-42fd-aef0-83a745ede671 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute. 48:58 no <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p>On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute. </p> <p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/schools-coronavirus.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid”</a> - The New York Times<br> <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-rid-lecture-bottleneck" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Lecture Bottleneck</a> - Kareem's article in Edutopia<br> <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classroom Summer Institute</a><br> <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Contact page</a><br> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School Sponsorship Request Form</a><br> <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential</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: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter</li> <li>Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, modern classrooms Show Notes

On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute.

“13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid” - The New York Times
The Lecture Bottleneck - Kareem's article in Edutopia
Modern Classroom Summer Institute
MCP Contact page
School Sponsorship Request Form
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

]]> Show Notes

On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute.

“13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid” - The New York Times
The Lecture Bottleneck - Kareem's article in Edutopia
Modern Classroom Summer Institute
MCP Contact page
School Sponsorship Request Form
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher 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!

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

]]> Episode 20: Sustainability for Teachers https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/20 1012b1ac-08c7-470b-aff2-e57e785bd7f3 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout. 47:06 no <p>This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/teacher-turnover-report" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Teacher Turnover: Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It”</a>, Learning Policy Institute </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/30/us/teachers-remote-learning-burnout.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Teaching in the Pandemic: ‘This is not Sustainable’”</a>, The New York Times</li> <li> <a href="https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Are Teachers Okay? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping”,</a> We Are Teachers </li> <li>Modern Classrooms Project and Johns Hopkins University <a href="https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/bitstream/handle/1774.2/62810/Modern%20Classrooms%20Survey%20Report%202019-20%20SY.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School Year 2019-20 Program Impact Study</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/edtech-production/reports/Gates-PDMarketResearch-Dec5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Teachers Know Best: Teachers’ Views on Professional Development”</a>, Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education, teacher burnout This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout.

Show Notes

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  • 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
  • [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!
]]> This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout.

Show Notes

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
  • [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!
]]> Episode 19: A Path Forward in 2021 https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/19 dc5639ae-12c2-4bb5-af5e-5342a38bec5c Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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. 46:01 no <p>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.</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: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter</li> <li>Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter</li> <li>Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education 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.

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
  • [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!
]]> 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.

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
  • [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!
]]> Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/18 72644e9b-e0b4-4648-b917-f9a2cb4c4fff Sun, 27 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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 56:28 no <p>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</p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/building-effective-instructional-videos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><img src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/50763268171/in/dateposted-public/" alt="Graphic on research-based best practices for instructional videos, which we were referencing during recording"> (if the image doesn't appear, click <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/shares/98F0u6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>)</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Screencast-o-matic</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008793034-User-Guide-Getting-Started" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Screencastify</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Explain Everything</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edpuzzle</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://knowledge.playposit.com/article/213-building-a-bulb-in-playposit-3-0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Playposit</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nearpod</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.desmos.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Desmo</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="http://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Cornell Note Taking System</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator</a></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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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! Special Guest: Meg McGregor.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> blended learning, education, instructional videos, screencasting 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

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

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator

  • 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
  • [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!

Special Guest: Meg McGregor.

]]> 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

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

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator

  • 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
  • [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!

Special Guest: Meg McGregor.

]]> Episode 17: Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/17 e5a12447-1177-484c-ad34-fa2f02ec58d9 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:30:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project What can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? Tune in to this week's podcast episode to learn concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills. 54:08 no <p>What can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? This week, we discuss concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills.</p> <p>You can still <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">apply to be a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator!</a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom</a></p> <p><a href="https://docsend.com/view/dxh2cmfhgydq8pq3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching</a></p> <p><a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Center on the Developing Child</a> at Harvard University</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's)</a> from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</p> <p><strong>Follow us online and learn more:</strong></p> <p>Remember, you can submit questions for us <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> or tweet at us with #askmcp and we may answer your question on a future episode!</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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education, trauma-informed teaching What can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? This week, we discuss concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills.

You can still apply to be a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator!

Show Notes

Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom

Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Follow us online and learn more:

Remember, you can submit questions for us here or tweet at us with #askmcp and we may answer your question on a future episode!

  • 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
  • [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!
]]> What can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? This week, we discuss concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills.

You can still apply to be a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator!

Show Notes

Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom

Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Follow us online and learn more:

Remember, you can submit questions for us here or tweet at us with #askmcp and we may answer your question on a future episode!

  • 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
  • [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!
]]> Episode 16: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in a Modern Classroom https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/16 db1e43ea-327a-46e7-b060-69f4ad0ce8b0 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project On this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners. 43:50 no <p>On this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners.</p> <p>Remember, you can submit questions to be answered on a future episode! Click <a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>, or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp </p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos</a>, from the Modern Classrooms Project</p> <p>Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/g-classroom-guide/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Classroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/canvas-guide/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Canvas</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Seesaw</a></li> <li> <a href="https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Schoology</a> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gx4v7YbJl-u8KQuG5aLSlqqhJWY1a-tgdebsG3mEZq0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Best Practices for Instructional Videos</a>, from the Modern Classrooms Project</p> <p><a href="https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/resources/social-studies-instruction-and-reading-comprehension" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Social studies and reading comprehension</a> September 2020 Fordham University study </p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nearpod</a> (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)</p> <p><a href="https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies/exploring-texts-through-read-alouds/realia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Realia</a> for Language Learning</p> <p><a href="https://explaineverything.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Explain Everything</a></p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edpuzzle</a> (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)</p> <p><a href="https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/pd13oc005/media/formativeassessmentandccswithelaliteracymod_3-reading3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gradual release of responsibility</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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education, emergent bilinguals On this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners.

Remember, you can submit questions to be answered on a future episode! Click here, or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp

Show Notes

Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project:

Best Practices for Instructional Videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Social studies and reading comprehension September 2020 Fordham University study

Nearpod (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Realia for Language Learning

Explain Everything

Edpuzzle (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Gradual release of responsibility

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
  • [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!
]]> On this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners.

Remember, you can submit questions to be answered on a future episode! Click here, or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp

Show Notes

Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project:

Best Practices for Instructional Videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Social studies and reading comprehension September 2020 Fordham University study

Nearpod (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Realia for Language Learning

Explain Everything

Edpuzzle (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Gradual release of responsibility

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
  • [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!
]]> Episode 15: MCP Q&A https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/15 29a12d77-6a59-4821-ae44-88da2aa6c271 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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 49:21 no <p>Your hosts answer audience questions. Topics include implementation of the model, differentiation, collaboration, and deadlines. You can submit questions for future Q&amp;A episodes at <a href="http://www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp</a> or tweet at us with the hashtag #askmpc</p> <p><strong>You can now submit questions (like the ones in this episode) to be answered on future Q&amp;A episodes!</strong></p> <ul> <li>You can submit your questions [here](<a href="http://www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp</a>)</li> <li>You can also tweet at us with the hastag #askmcp</li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Setting-the-Standard-for-Project-Based-Learning.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Setting the Standard for 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 <em>(Tweet at us with the hashtag #askmcp to have your question answered on a future Q&amp;A episode)</em> </li> <li>Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter</li> <li>Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter</li> <li>Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education, collaboration, teacher, modern classrooms 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

You can now submit questions (like the ones in this episode) to be answered on future Q&A episodes!

Show Notes

More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential

Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (Tweet at us with the hashtag #askmcp to have your question answered on a future Q&A episode)
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
  • [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!
]]> 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

You can now submit questions (like the ones in this episode) to be answered on future Q&A episodes!

Show Notes

More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential

Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (Tweet at us with the hashtag #askmcp to have your question answered on a future Q&A episode)
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
  • [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!
]]> Episode 14: Learning from Team Teachers in Australia https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/14 d0ec9818-fe13-4a88-bdde-1c31c4c4736c Sun, 29 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project We chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction. 44:50 no <p>We chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview</a></p> <p><a href="https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Resources and Exemplar Units</a> - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project</p> <p><a href="https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zcoMKlU4SmWbwAmlCoPDnw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar</a></p> <p><a href="https://innovatingclassrooms.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators</a> - Jen and Louise’s podcast</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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</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> </ul> education, teacher, student-centered We chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction.

Show Notes

https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview

Modern Classrooms Resources and Exemplar Units - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project

Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar

Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators - Jen and Louise’s podcast

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
  • [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!
]]> We chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction.

Show Notes

https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview

Modern Classrooms Resources and Exemplar Units - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project

Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar

Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators - Jen and Louise’s podcast

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  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
  • [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!
]]> Episode 13: What We're Grateful For https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/13 9eb9ca84-6094-4c70-a9fa-45d7a26b0d95 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project 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. 38:19 no <p>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.</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 and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning To Teach</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> </ul> education, teacher, modern classrooms 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.

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  • 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
  • [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!
]]> 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.

** 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
  • [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!
]]> 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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