web02.fireside.fm Fri, 22 May 2026 16:41:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Feature” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/feature Sun, 07 Aug 2022 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 100 with Catlin Tucker https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/100 f2a39cdb-ae56-45ec-b4c7-17c95e5af267 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education. 44:21 no <p>In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://catlintucker.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Catlin Tucker</a></p> <p>Follow Catlin on <a href="https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catlintucker/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> </p> education, modern classrooms, catlin tucker In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education.

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]]> In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education.

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Catlin Tucker

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]]> Episode 99: Black Girls Teach https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/99 0724e1cd-6b4a-40e3-bb90-82a8431efbf2 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides. 59:02 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://www.blackgirlsteach.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Black Girls Teach</a></p></li> <li> <p>Connect with Deidra:</p> <ul> <li>Black Girls Teach on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsteach/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@blackgirlsteach</a> </li> <li>Deidra on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachmedee/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@teachmedee</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, modern classrooms, black girls teach Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides.

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides.

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]]> Episode 98: From the Archive - Episode 66: Partnership Feature - Lynn Public Schools https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/98 a3b9f883-5656-4693-b53a-ce67a95c4a6b Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come. 45:53 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p>Cult of Pedagogy Podcast <a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">episode on screencasting with Kareem</a><br> The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvQoDGvG10&amp;t=28s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP's new video</a> with Edutopia!) <br> <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential</a><br> <a href="https://edpuzzle.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edpuzzle</a> (and <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP tutorial</a>)<br> MCP Podcast <a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/16" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">episode on Emergent Bilinguals</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>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> </p> education, modern classrooms Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come.

Show Notes

Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on screencasting with Kareem
The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video with Edutopia!)
Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential
Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial)
MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come.

Show Notes

Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on screencasting with Kareem
The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video with Edutopia!)
Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential
Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial)
MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals

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]]> Episode 89: Impacts of Self Pacing https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/89 358dd77d-8e24-4018-914d-558897686f2c Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Mason and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about how self pacing has impacted their approaches to teaching as well as their students approaches to learning, and their learning outcomes. 52:13 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Mason and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about how self pacing has impacted their approaches to teaching as well as their students approaches to learning, and their learning outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meet Rebecca and Paul <ul> <li>The <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edutopia Video</a> (plus MCP's <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-self-paced-learning-work-younger-kids" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">new video with Edutopia</a> featuring elementary students)</li> <li>Paul's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/paulodonoghue_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@paulodonoghue_</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>What does self pacing look like in Rebecca and Paul's classes? <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/87" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Podcast Episode 87 - Troubleshooting Self Pacing</a> (with Charlie Moynahan, who mentions the "human" aspect and the "procedural" aspect of self pacing)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Revisions Paul and Rebecca made to self pacing in their classes</li> <li>How self pacing has affected Rebecca's unique student population</li> <li>How self pacing has affected Paul's approach to teaching and learning</li> <li>Feedback from students on how self pacing has impacted their learning</li> <li>Data showing the impact of self pacing</li> <li>One piece of advice from Rebecca and Paul</li> <li>Rebecca and Paul's goals for the end of the year and beyond</li> <li>Connect with Rebecca and Paul <ul> <li>Paul's Venmo for his student snack cabinet: paulod33</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, self pacing, modern classrooms Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Mason and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about how self pacing has impacted their approaches to teaching as well as their students approaches to learning, and their learning outcomes.

Outline and Show Notes

  • Meet Rebecca and Paul
  • What does self pacing look like in Rebecca and Paul's classes?
  • Revisions Paul and Rebecca made to self pacing in their classes
  • How self pacing has affected Rebecca's unique student population
  • How self pacing has affected Paul's approach to teaching and learning
  • Feedback from students on how self pacing has impacted their learning
  • Data showing the impact of self pacing
  • One piece of advice from Rebecca and Paul
  • Rebecca and Paul's goals for the end of the year and beyond
  • Connect with Rebecca and Paul
    • Paul's Venmo for his student snack cabinet: paulod33

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Mason and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about how self pacing has impacted their approaches to teaching as well as their students approaches to learning, and their learning outcomes.

Outline and Show Notes

  • Meet Rebecca and Paul
  • What does self pacing look like in Rebecca and Paul's classes?
  • Revisions Paul and Rebecca made to self pacing in their classes
  • How self pacing has affected Rebecca's unique student population
  • How self pacing has affected Paul's approach to teaching and learning
  • Feedback from students on how self pacing has impacted their learning
  • Data showing the impact of self pacing
  • One piece of advice from Rebecca and Paul
  • Rebecca and Paul's goals for the end of the year and beyond
  • Connect with Rebecca and Paul
    • Paul's Venmo for his student snack cabinet: paulod33

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

]]> Episode 87: Troubleshooting Self Pacing https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/87 234eddcd-ca79-487f-93cb-c3d2ab01f42e Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms. 1:00:03 no <p>Zach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Introducing Charlie</strong> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom - Cult of Pedagogy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/exemplars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Exemplars</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong>Issues Charlie Wanted to Troubleshoot</strong> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/teacher-outcomes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Data showing modern classrooms teachers are less stressed</a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong>How Charlie Went About Troubleshooting</strong> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n9G6Znn8fAguEyGjYQXSK3CmH-trNCzTiSM_hUzNLIE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie’s original roadmap</a> (the one that required troubleshooting!)</li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z4KW4-kVdF-K2j4J4BmL6pUhvaSRLVHgk6vwM48c8Lk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie’s simplified roadmap</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YMUS5ilWp82-5NxXugPloDPIHWYtMom8gxY3FKvYJKc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Editable roadmap template</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Troubleshooting with Modern Classrooms Mentees</strong></li> <li> <strong>Common Self Pacing Concerns That Often Require Troubleshooting</strong> <ul> <li>"All my students are behind"</li> <li>"Some of my students never do any work"</li> <li>"I am overwhelmed by the amount of work I need to grade"</li> </ul> </li> <li> <strong>Connect with Charlie</strong> <ul> <li>Email at [<a href="mailto:charlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">charlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org</a>](<a href="mailto:mailtocharlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mailtocharlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org</a>)</li> <li>Charlie's website: <a href="https://moynathoughts.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">moynathoughts.com</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> </p> education, modern classrooms, self pacing Zach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms.

Outline and Show Notes

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]]> Zach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms.

Outline and Show Notes

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]]> Episode 85: Self Pacing in Non-Traditional Settings https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/85 3b73b9b3-0803-4f49-82ae-d200909b5e21 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Brandy Netherton and Pierce Woodward talk about how they use the model to facilitate the work they do in their (very different) non-traditional school settings. 46:17 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Brandy Netherton and Pierce Woodward talk about how they use the model to facilitate the work they do in their (very different) non-traditional school settings.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meet Brandy and Pierce <ul> <li>The Edutopia video (plus MCP's new, elementary-focused Edutopia video)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Brandy and Pierce's non-traditional teaching contexts <ul> <li><a href="https://www.doe.mass.edu/redesign/innovation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Massachusetts Innovation Schools</a></li> <li>Google Voice</li> </ul> </li> <li>Self pacing in non-traditional settings <ul> <li>Brandy's post-lesson surveys: <ul> <li><a href="https://forms.gle/wdMiUhEMEogAJR2r6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Student view</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UgBfuYePtl79rsxBqRfFU3AtylhMAkAZjR-y88ODTWQ/copy?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Make a copy</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Celebrations and challenges of self pacing</li> <li>How students are responding to self pacing</li> <li>Brandy's automated solutions for keeping track of her 200+ students <ul> <li><a href="https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3flrMVqNO7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sending out bulk text messages from a Google Voice number</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/144sHbDKD2yxSXLQ4INl1TwIBuvTnynOY/view" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Screenshots of Brandy's automated trackers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Pierce's strategies for motivating his students</li> <li>One tip for teachers in non-traditional settings</li> <li>Get in touch with Brandy and Pierce <ul> <li>Google Brandy, or find her at <a href="https://bravinlife.wordpress.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">her blog</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bravinlife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@bravinlife</a>, and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/627925935" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> </li> <li>Find Pierce's information on his <a href="https://nlis.salemk12.org/about/meet-the-team/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">school's website</a> </li> <li>Read the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/3-tips-for-self-pacing-with-nontraditional-students" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">takeaways from today's podcast on the blog</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, modern classrooms, non-traditional education Toni Rose is joined by Brandy Netherton and Pierce Woodward talk about how they use the model to facilitate the work they do in their (very different) non-traditional school settings.

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]]> Toni Rose is joined by Brandy Netherton and Pierce Woodward talk about how they use the model to facilitate the work they do in their (very different) non-traditional school settings.

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]]> Episode 83: Misconceptions About Self Pacing https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/83 22060018-d388-4c84-a34a-24f400a9f16e Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project This week, Zach is joined by Andrea Mahr, Beth Benavides, and John Tyler to address six common misconceptions about self pacing and self-paced classes. 1:06:51 no <p>This week, Zach is joined by Andrea Mahr, Beth Benavides, and John Tyler to address six common misconceptions about self pacing and self-paced classes.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get to know Andrea, Beth, and John <ul> <li>Andrea and Beth's previous MCP Podcast episode: <a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/76" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Elementary Math</a> </li> <li>Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Everything you need to know about building a great screencast video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to create a self-paced classroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Misconception: Self-paced classes have no deadlines</li> <li>Misconception: Kids do whatever they want in self-paced classes</li> <li>Misconception: Teachers don't teach in self-paced classes</li> <li>Misconception: Self-paced classes never have any full-group collaborative activities <ul> <li>MCP Podcast episode on full-group collaborative activities: <a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Planning for Collaboration in a Modern Classroom</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.blooket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blooket</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gimkit.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gimkit</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Misconception: Students lack the skills to self pace effectively</li> <li>Misconception: Students can never collaborate since they're working on different things</li> <li>Connect with Andrea, Beth, and John <ul> <li>Connect with John by <a href="mailto:john.tyler@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007430710418" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> </li> <li>Connect with Beth by <a href="mailto:elizabeth.benavides@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/500513699/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> </li> <li>Connect with Andrea by <a href="mailto:andrea.l.mahr@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">email</a> and on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/1595700020/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, modern classrooms This week, Zach is joined by Andrea Mahr, Beth Benavides, and John Tyler to address six common misconceptions about self pacing and self-paced classes.

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]]> Episode 81: Self Pacing with Adult Learners https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/81 c558b377-e0d5-4d72-b31f-3a8a7256f600 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Shafer, both TOSAs who work with teachers, to talk about how MCP principles can be applied when working with adult learners. 41:33 no <p>Zach is joined by Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Shafer, both TOSAs who work with teachers, to talk about how MCP principles can be applied when working with adult learners.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Intro <ul> <li>Cult of Pedagogy articles and podcasts featuring Kareem: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video</a></li> <li>CoP Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>The settings in which Elizabeth and Kathleen work with adult learners <ul> <li> <a href="https://udlguidelines.cast.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UDL - Universal Design for Learning</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Balancing supports and independence when working with adults <ul> <li><a href="https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/the-5-es-of-inquiry-based-learning/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Five E’s</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Using a Pacing Tracker with Adults</li> <li>Employing deadlines when working with adults</li> <li>Differentiating with adults - how do you support learners who fall behind? </li> <li>Differentiating for adult learners who work quickly and pull ahead <ul> <li><a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/how-to-give-your-next-summative-a-udl-makeover" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to give your next summative a makeover</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Anything else to share? <ul> <li> <a href="https://perusall.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Perusall</a> </li> <li><a href="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Studio/How-do-I-create-a-Canvas-Studio-video-quiz/ta-p/1682" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Canvas studio quizzes</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UzHMRZnZeO0Fbm-xrwHPRmIrOXParDzI5fOVcKGBQfg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Secondary MCP tracker sheets</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KE7BEWfSrbyb95oTzxedMDwvhJDVEZLvwxY5yqzigIA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Elementary BUILD slides</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Connect with Elizabeth and Kathleen <ul> <li>Reach Elizabeth <a href="https://twitter.com/elizanntechtosa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@elizanntechtosa</a> on Twitter, and email her at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.armstrong@svusd.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">elizabeth.armstrong@svusd.org</a> </li> <li>Reach Kathleen <a href="https://twitter.com/shaferkshaferk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@shaferkshaferk</a> on Twitter, and email her at <a href="mailto:kathleen.shafer@svusd.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">kathleen.shafer@svusd.org</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, adult education, modern classrooms Zach is joined by Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Shafer, both TOSAs who work with teachers, to talk about how MCP principles can be applied when working with adult learners.

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]]> Episode 79: Opening and Closing Routines https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/79 2d807fb1-f1c4-4de6-853d-caef619f8dd5 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes. 54:16 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes. </p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/opening-and-closing-routines" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a></p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Intro - Meet Jess <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Podcast episode 73</a> (with Sarah, Jess' teacher bestie!)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Opening routines <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Daily Goal Sheet on IG</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SEL Do Now IG</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfup30-6486abZ0D6gfIY39dAt0LDLSF0RcCXeEvxHRIRJ0TA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toni Rose’s In-Person SEL Do Now</a></li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yk6LBC4F1qgCdQGOMBHnri6CuUbwysVkqSWMvoZ9T6s/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toni Rose’s Opening Slides</a> (this was updated daily)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Introducing and tweaking opening routines</li> <li>Closing routines <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1972GUGFkJnQqy439uRwEMioM_QIN7hM_W6o5c_VqjJo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Weekly email template to caregivers</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Virtual/Hybrid opening and closing routines <ul> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFiu7XmyPyILR3h-YDTYbEV5cVR9B6rq2XZHDFaMECJxd7w/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toni Rose’s Virtual SEL Do Now</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>More Tips from Jess</li> <li>Jess' Goals for the rest of the school year</li> <li>Connect with Jess <ul> <li><a href="mailto:jessica.bille@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Email Jess</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a><br> Special Guest: Jess Bille.</p> education, modern classrooms, opening and closing routines, classroom routines Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes.

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Special Guest: Jess Bille.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes.

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Special Guest: Jess Bille.

]]> Episode 77: Self Pacing in Secondary Education https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/77 a9baf29a-0436-4f32-bed4-b5329b16d883 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project This week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students. 58:10 no <p>This week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students.</p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Meet Amy and Jesse</li> <li>What Makes Secondary Modern Classrooms Unique?</li> <li>A Day in a Secondary Modern Classroom <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bigideasmath.com/BIM/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Big Ideas Math</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SEL Do Now</a></li> <li> <a href="https://linktr.ee/virtualgiff" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jen Giffen</a> (the sketch-noting teacher Amy mentioned) - <a href="https://twitter.com/VirtualGiff?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@virtualgiff</a> on Twitter</li> <li><a href="https://classroomq.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Classroom Q</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Teaching Multiple Sections</li> <li>Balancing teaching content and self-pacing <ul> <li><a href="https://forms.office.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Microsoft Forms</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.blooket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blooket</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.onenote.com/?public=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">One Note</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Podcast episode on Unit Zero</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Tips and Tricks <ul> <li><a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-screen-in-powerpoint-0b4c3f65-534c-4cf1-9c59-402b6e9d79d0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Screen recording in powerpoint</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Connect with Jesse and Amy <ul> <li>Email Jesse at <a href="mailto:jesse.buck@concordschools.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jesse.buck@concordschools.net</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesse.w.buck" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">connect with him on Facebook</a> </li> <li>Connect with Amy @azaroffclass on <a href="https://twitter.com/azaroffclass" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/azaroffclass/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcpmug" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Microsoft Users Facebook group</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> education, secondary education, modern classrooms, self pacing This week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students.

Outline and Show Notes

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

]]> This week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students.

Outline and Show Notes

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

]]> Episode 73: Self Pacing in Elementary Classrooms https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73 9d427b32-514c-4e57-aedd-e7abcb16732f Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms. 47:40 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms. </p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/self-pacing-in-elementary" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a></p> <p><strong>Outline and Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Get to Know Calla and Sarah</li> <li>Calla and Sarah's School Contexts</li> <li>Thought Process on Implementing Self-Pacing</li> <li>Intermission: VSI and Scholarships <ul> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Virtual Summer Institute 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Scholarships</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>One Challenge and One Success</li> <li> <p>One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/impact-overview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Impact of MCP</a> (with some of the graphics Calla mentioned)</li> </ul> </li> <li><p>Connect with Calla on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/teachcmiller" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@teachcmiller </a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a><br> Special Guests: Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski.</p> education, self pacing, modern classrooms, elementary Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms.

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

Outline and Show Notes

  • Get to Know Calla and Sarah
  • Calla and Sarah's School Contexts
  • Thought Process on Implementing Self-Pacing
  • Intermission: VSI and Scholarships
  • One Challenge and One Success

  • One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer

  • Connect with Calla on Twitter @teachcmiller

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

Special Guests: Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms.

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

Outline and Show Notes

  • Get to Know Calla and Sarah
  • Calla and Sarah's School Contexts
  • Thought Process on Implementing Self-Pacing
  • Intermission: VSI and Scholarships
  • One Challenge and One Success

  • One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer

  • Connect with Calla on Twitter @teachcmiller

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

Special Guests: Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski.

]]> Episode 71: What Is Self Pacing? https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/71 2831fa6b-d0b6-4722-a33c-9fa7d1629159 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Meg McGregor, Director of Virtual Mentorship at MCP, to kick off our first podcast season on Self-Pacing by establishing what we mean when we talk about self pacing and navigating some particular challenges and best practices. 45:02 no <p>Toni Rose is joined by Meg McGregor, Director of Virtual Mentorship at MCP, to kick off our first podcast season on Self-Pacing by establishing what we mean when we talk about self pacing and navigating some particular challenges and best practices.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <p><a href="https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/18" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP Podcast Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos</a></p> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send us an audio note</a> and we'll include it on a future episode!</li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)</li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a></p> self-pacing Toni Rose is joined by Meg McGregor, Director of Virtual Mentorship at MCP, to kick off our first podcast season on Self-Pacing by establishing what we mean when we talk about self pacing and navigating some particular challenges and best practices.

Show Notes

MCP Podcast Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos

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

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Meg McGregor, Director of Virtual Mentorship at MCP, to kick off our first podcast season on Self-Pacing by establishing what we mean when we talk about self pacing and navigating some particular challenges and best practices.

Show Notes

MCP Podcast Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

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