web01.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:42:25 -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 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor. Game board pacing trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/view) MCP LMS Tutorials: * Canvas (https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fcanvas-guide%2Fhome&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEYEdKCfFhdr7k_n5xaFkCy1M_tOQ) * Google Classroom (https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fg-classroom-guide%2Fhome&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEfe7F_2OQAsmHYJ7GAGfrCIpvK2Q) * Schoology (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home) * Seesaw (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing) Hyperdocs (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hyperdocs/) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Free Online Course (https://www.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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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 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 (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/39) Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP (https://modernclassrooms.org/impact), as well as the Johns Hopkins Report (https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/62810) Kareem mentioned Edutopia Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Exemplar units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XMlyYb0hGJqtU8mI6pBhZj0DpeYerhbuWHYvqHAPyY/edit?usp=sharing) PLC Resources (https://modernclassrooms.org/plcs) School and District Partnerships (https://modernclassrooms.org/partnerships) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://wwwlearn.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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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 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 Goformative (https://goformative.com/) Google Forms (forms.google.com) Microsoft Forms (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/online-surveys-polls-quizzes) Vocaroo (https://vocaroo.com/) - a simple online voice recorder that's great for students to record vocal/audio-based mastery checks Modern Classrooms Podcast Episode on Planning for Full-Group Activities (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/10) (featuring Emily Culp, who so kindly provided ideas for a question from an ELA teacher!) Modern Classroom Summer Institute (https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) School Sponsorship Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/manageable-grading-in-a-modern-classroom) Show Notes Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode! Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (https://modernclassrooms.org/events/2021/1/25/webinar-mastery-based-grading-in-a-modern-classroom) (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST) Mastery based grading: what does the research say? (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoPmcMs9ITVZXLcUy9iCKQweXeV-qcq-RpN6loeCoJI) Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmkCm5wgpTOfmi6qtz8iy_bGQBXRZCQyxX2UhUC7oxM/edit?usp=sharing) (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) Talking points app (https://talkingpts.org/) Y.A.M.M. (https://yamm.com/) (Yet Another Mail Merge) - great for sending progress reports to parents from spreadsheet-based pacing trackers 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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 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” (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/schools-coronavirus.html) - The New York Times The Lecture Bottleneck (https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-rid-lecture-bottleneck) - Kareem's article in Edutopia Modern Classroom Summer Institute (https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) MCP Contact page (https://modernclassrooms.org/contact-us) School Sponsorship Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform) Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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 This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout. Show Notes “Teacher Turnover: Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It” (https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/teacher-turnover-report), Learning Policy Institute “Teaching in the Pandemic: ‘This is not Sustainable’” (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/30/us/teachers-remote-learning-burnout.html), The New York Times “Are Teachers Okay? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping”, (https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/) We Are Teachers Modern Classrooms Project and Johns Hopkins University School Year 2019-20 Program Impact Study (https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/bitstream/handle/1774.2/62810/Modern%20Classrooms%20Survey%20Report%202019-20%20SY.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y) “Teachers Know Best: Teachers’ Views on Professional Development” (https://s3.amazonaws.com/edtech-production/reports/Gates-PDMarketResearch-Dec5.pdf), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 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 (https://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! 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 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 (https://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! 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 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/building-effective-instructional-videos) Show Notes Graphic on research-based best practices for instructional videos, which we were referencing during recording https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/50763268171/in/dateposted-public/ (if the image doesn't appear, click here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/shares/98F0u6)) Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) Screencast-o-matic (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) Screencastify (https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008793034-User-Guide-Getting-Started) Explain Everything (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit?usp=sharing) Edpuzzle (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing) Playposit (https://knowledge.playposit.com/article/213-building-a-bulb-in-playposit-3-0) Nearpod (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) Desmo (https://www.desmos.com/) The Cornell Note Taking System (http://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/) Follow us online and learn more: Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) 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 (https://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! Special Guest: Meg McGregor. 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

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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 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! (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Show Notes Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing) Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching (https://docsend.com/view/dxh2cmfhgydq8pq3) Center on the Developing Child (https://developingchild.harvard.edu/) at Harvard University Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Follow us online and learn more: Remember, you can submit questions for us here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) 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 (https://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! 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 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp), or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp Show Notes Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home), from the Modern Classrooms Project Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project: - Google Classroom (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/g-classroom-guide/home) - Canvas (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/canvas-guide/home) - Seesaw (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing) - Schoology (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home) Best Practices for Instructional Videos (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gx4v7YbJl-u8KQuG5aLSlqqhJWY1a-tgdebsG3mEZq0/edit?usp=sharing), from the Modern Classrooms Project Social studies and reading comprehension (https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/resources/social-studies-instruction-and-reading-comprehension) September 2020 Fordham University study Nearpod (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial) Realia (https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies/exploring-texts-through-read-alouds/realia) for Language Learning Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) Edpuzzle (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing) (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial) Gradual release of responsibility (https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/pd13oc005/media/formativeassessmentandccswithelaliteracymod_3-reading3.pdf) 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 (https://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! 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 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! You can submit your questions here (www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) You can also tweet at us with the hastag #askmcp Show Notes More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning (http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Setting-the-Standard-for-Project-Based-Learning.aspx) 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 (https://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! 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 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview) - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zcoMKlU4SmWbwAmlCoPDnw) Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators (https://innovatingclassrooms.org/) - 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 (https://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! 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

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 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 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 (https://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! 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.

** 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!
]]> 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 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 (https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U) by 11/15/2020! Show Notes Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Flexible seating (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flexible-seating-student-centered-classroom-kayla-delzer) Zach’s article in NGLC (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom) on why he prioritizes relationships Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing), which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on. Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing) Padlet (https://padlet.com/) Project Based Learning (https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/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 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing), every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms 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 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 (https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U) by 11/15/2020! Show Notes Sign up for Office Hours (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing), every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) featuring Kate and Kareem Farah Tech tools we mention: Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Peardeck (https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing) Remind (https://www.remind.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit?usp=sharing) More resources for distance learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1975EzoQ109wTv25314NukFQVrK-V5Y9dcg_HUSShRlw/edit?usp=sharing) from Modern Classrooms Daily Do Now check-in (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd32pDq566Ak2ljTv8jJSmYa6a17ifLMmf365Erezgp2uyTzQ/viewform)) Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now" Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeqDwP3vO2RcsA8GVomwPYMimjdNdXrm1Ws0hziZRG0/edit?usp=sharing) Example of a breakout-room deliverable (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6tA7tTP8byUyDe0faVZweeTyO5IXDGmtyYre9WD1-c/edit?usp=sharing) Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DOxIa3fJTdOk0Wm09NlYbg) 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! 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.

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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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