web01.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 22:18:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Florida” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/florida Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators. en-us episodic Discussions on education, teaching, and learning from the perspective of the Modern Classrooms Project The Modern Classrooms Project Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators. no blended instruction, self-paced learning, mastery-based grading, differentiated instruction The Modern Classrooms Project zach.diamond@modernclassrooms.org Episode 235: Is AI the Solution? https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/235 a700874c-3ea9-4b4f-9bb6-a878982c1a40 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom 1:03:08 no <p>TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom.</p> <p>Read a summary of this episode on the <a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-why-connection-still-comes-first" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Project blog</a>.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://padlet.com/ccanela1/ai-in-the-classroom-resources-tvop6jhj7o5kmve" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MCP's Instagram</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://thecenterblacked.org/professional-learning/bmec/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Black Male Educators Convening</a> (BMEC) conference</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.knowlej.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Knowlej</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://padlet.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Padlet</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Canva</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.magicschool.ai/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Magic School</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://web.diffit.me/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Diffit</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://textfx.withgoogle.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TextFX</a></p></li> <li> <p>Large Language Models discussed in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://gemini.google.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Gemini</a></li> <li><a href="https://chatgpt.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ChatGPT</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.llama.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Llama</a></li> <li><a href="https://claude.ai/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Claude</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7lvzfw5Q" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dave Grohl autographing a toy drum set</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://hiphoped.com/hiphoped-conference-2025/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hip Hop in Education Conference</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://iste.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ISTE</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.sxswedu.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SXSW EDU</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.borntoteachcon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Born to Teach</a></p></li> <li><p>Connect with Carlos on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techymrc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@techymrc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok</a> @techymrc and by email at <a href="mailto:carlos.canela@ltsconsult.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">carlos.canela@ltsconsult.com</a> </p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Join educator and implementer, Joanna Schindel,  for a live webinar where she’ll share her expertise in transforming your ELL classroominto a dynamic, personalized learning environment on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm ET. Register here: <a href="https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg</a></p></li> <li><p>We have partnered with Wavio to design a unique progress tracker just for you! Get hands-on experience setting up your Wavio tracker and organizing your course effectively. Learn best practices from ELA teachers already using Wavio and get all your questions answered in this interactive session on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm ET. Register here: <a href="https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ</a></p></li> <li><p>Lindsay Armbruster, MCP implementers and DMCE, is presenting at NERIC Model Schools 2025 on April 22, 2025. If you’re attending, make sure to check her out and say hi!</p></li> <li><p>Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. See if there’s an opportunity for you at modernclassrooms.org/apply-now</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Email us questions and feedback at: <a href="mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">podcast@modernclassrooms.org</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Listen to this podcast on Youtube</a></li> <li>Modern Classrooms: <a href="https://twitter.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@modernclassproj</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/modernclassproj</a> </li> <li>Kareem: <a href="https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@kareemfarah23</a> on Twitter</li> <li>Toni Rose: <a href="https://twitter.com/classroomflex" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@classroomflex</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Modern Classroom Project</a></li> <li> <a href="https://learn.modernclassrooms.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Modern Classrooms Online Course</a> <ul> <li>Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: <a href="https://twitter.com/zpdiamond" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@zpdiamond</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.learningtoteach.co/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learning to Teach</a> Special Guest: Carlos Canela.</p> TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Join educator and implementer, Joanna Schindel,  for a live webinar where she’ll share her expertise in transforming your ELL classroominto a dynamic, personalized learning environment on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg

  • We have partnered with Wavio to design a unique progress tracker just for you! Get hands-on experience setting up your Wavio tracker and organizing your course effectively. Learn best practices from ELA teachers already using Wavio and get all your questions answered in this interactive session on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ

  • Lindsay Armbruster, MCP implementers and DMCE, is presenting at NERIC Model Schools 2025 on April 22, 2025. If you’re attending, make sure to check her out and say hi!

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

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

Special Guest: Carlos Canela.

]]> TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Join educator and implementer, Joanna Schindel,  for a live webinar where she’ll share her expertise in transforming your ELL classroominto a dynamic, personalized learning environment on Tuesday, April 22 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_08tkT49zQDuBWj6Z_x2AUg

  • We have partnered with Wavio to design a unique progress tracker just for you! Get hands-on experience setting up your Wavio tracker and organizing your course effectively. Learn best practices from ELA teachers already using Wavio and get all your questions answered in this interactive session on Wednesday, April 23 at 7pm ET. Register here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_umqjei9RRwGSUjQJVP9cgQ

  • Lindsay Armbruster, MCP implementers and DMCE, is presenting at NERIC Model Schools 2025 on April 22, 2025. If you’re attending, make sure to check her out and say hi!

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

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

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

Special Guest: Carlos Canela.

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