web02.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:14:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “High School” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/high%20school Sun, 29 Mar 2026 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 272: Advocacy via Social Media https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/272 a69a8d87-3fbc-418f-8000-c1de7b35a260 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans to talk about how the MCP model helped her address challenges in her classroom and how she has used social media to connect with other educators 31:25 no TR is joined by Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans to talk about how the MCP model helped her address challenges in her classroom and how she has used social media to connect with other educators Show Notes Wavio (https://www.mywavio.com) and The Wavio Pulse Tracker (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/your-new-progress-tracker) Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @ediazdunc4109 (https://www.instagram.com/ediazdunc4109) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans. TR is joined by Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans to talk about how the MCP model helped her address challenges in her classroom and how she has used social media to connect with other educators

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

Special Guest: Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans.

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

Special Guest: Elizabeth Diaz-Duncans.

]]> Episode 266: Building the Concept from Scratch https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/266 68ea1ccb-1912-4890-92c8-f92ab9c01c23 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Joseph Lombardi to talk about the Building Thinking Classrooms framework and how it can benefit students in math classes as well as other subjects 41:31 no TR is joined by Joseph Lombardi to talk about the Building Thinking Classrooms framework and how it can benefit students in math classes as well as other subjects Show Notes Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com) Building Thinking Classrooms (https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com) Joey's blog post for MCP: "Adding Inquiry to My Modern Classroom Through Building Thinking Classrooms" (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/adding-inquiry-to-my-modern-classroom-through-building-thinking-classrooms) The Five-E Model (https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-use-5e-model-your-science-classroom/) Jean Piaget (https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html) Lev Vygotsky (https://www.simplypsychology.org/vygotsky.html) Joey's resource (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RoWmc8XWUbDY-NDM5K8Bf7y7jDVnhW43wi-sHqFQXXc/edit?tab=t.0) Connect with Joey: His website (sites.google.com/view/joeylombardi/home) Follow him on LinkedIn ([https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQHF4oax2ihHUgAAAZsS5iPYbFfaoC6wX_nmvYAzF0tgys4OjOeQBzWSNR8pzrAsEchKVQhBI5HdnhiSLIm357FLBkiuAARLC6imai2Br3Dedu9rIdtP88JznvLFY92ToFqBbrM=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoseph-chaves-lombardi-55260b239](https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=bf&trkInfo=AQHF4oax2ihHUgAAAZsS5iPYbFfaoC6wX_nmvYAzF0tgys4OjOeQBzWSNR8pzrAsEchKVQhBI5HdnhiSLIm357FLBkiuAARLC6imai2Br3Dedu9rIdtP88JznvLFY92ToFqBbrM=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjoseph-chaves-lombardi-55260b239)) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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: Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Special Guest: Joey Lombardi. TR is joined by Joseph Lombardi to talk about the Building Thinking Classrooms framework and how it can benefit students in math classes as well as other subjects

Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Joey Lombardi.

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Show Notes

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The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: Learning to Teach

Special Guest: Joey Lombardi.

]]> Episode 258: Student Perspective (HS) https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/258 8fe6f339-e94e-4343-9e17-6905ffee8417 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades. 58:02 no Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades. Show Notes Radiohead (https://radiohead.com) Ezra Weisz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Weisz) Miraculous Ladybug (https://www.miraculousladybug.com) Zach's tracker template (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing) DCI's student podcast, The Lair (https://sites.libsyn.com/595555/site) (check back here after 12/10/2025 to hear Hansi's alien invasion segment) Adobe Audition (https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html?sdid=1NZGD3HT&mv=search&mv2=paidsearch&ef_id=CjwKCAiAxc_JBhA2EiwAFVs7XOucidDAcD1xiwZHSViLfwacBCL9kUTczaYe-FIi1qiFFBXJRx-m3xoCwwoQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!379243313516!e!!g!!adobe%20audition!1712851908!83024457248&mv=search&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1712851908&gbraid=0AAAAAD5r4AwNF29vkAyASO4uIzfebc3dU&gclid=CjwKCAiAxc_JBhA2EiwAFVs7XOucidDAcD1xiwZHSViLfwacBCL9kUTczaYe-FIi1qiFFBXJRx-m3xoCwwoQAvD_BwE) The New Sound (https://open.spotify.com/album/07YS7ooqYtvPZLlW59MHY5?si=FiARX_n5T8qSApyXgO3yXg), by Georgie Greep (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordie_Greep) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guests: Hans Neseth, Ian Paulino, and Kennedy Pendleton. Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades.

Show Notes

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

Special Guests: Hans Neseth, Ian Paulino, and Kennedy Pendleton.

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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

Special Guests: Hans Neseth, Ian Paulino, and Kennedy Pendleton.

]]> Episode 254: Student Perspective https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/254 11f294e9-11ca-4f21-bbd2-68d1030ecbe1 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive 57:23 no Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive Show Notes Steve's previous appearance on the MCP Podcast, episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/174) Connect with Steve in the MCP Educator Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) or on Twitter (X) @mrschlarman_fzn (https://twitter.com/MrSchlarman_FZN) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Steve Schlarman. Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive

Show Notes

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

Special Guest: Steve Schlarman.

]]> Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive

Show Notes

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

Special Guest: Steve Schlarman.

]]> Episode 250: Visual Rubrics https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/250 06286efc-beeb-4719-ac45-95fef479fdae Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning 50:14 no TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning Show Notes Examples of Eileen's visual rubrics: Spider Web Lab Report (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1muAF0bKajT-_MwQeSczVCjAVWGTbjT5hXIoAPXVDTkY/edit?slide=id.g344356e06f6_0_0#slide=id.g344356e06f6_0_0) Four-Level Rubric (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZjNNxyNKlataj_lyaTRRnsPBGWn1mYzv/view) EDrenaline RUsh (https://edrenalinerush.com) The Personal Record Rubric (https://edrenalinerush.com/resources/personal-record-rubrics/) The Spider Graph rubric, based on Dungeons and Dragons (https://edrenalinerush.com/2018/08/07/spider-graphs-spider-graphs/) See also - Lucas Blair's "Dungeons and Dragons Character Sheets Go To Grad School" (https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/dd-character-sheets-go-to-grad-school/107341859#2) Eileen's article on Edutopia: "Representing Student Proficiency and Progress With Visual Rubrics" (https://www.edutopia.org/article/representing-proficiency-progress-visual-rubrics/) Mastery Transcript Consortium (https://mastery.org) Connect with Eileen by email at eileen.ng@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:eileen.ng@modernclassrooms.org) or on the Edutopia Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/edutopia) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you’re an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we’re partnered with, you can sign up now for the Virtual Mentorship Program! The next session runs from October 20 to January 19, and the whole program is virtual and self-paced. See if there’s an opportunity in your area by going to modernclassrooms.org/apply-now (modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Ready to reimagine your classroom? Join Kami, ScreenPal, and MCP as we dive into The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, focusing on shifting from information transfer to student-driven discovery for our first Book Club Session 1 out of 4 on October, 16, 7pm ET. Explore Workflow Shift 1: strategies to empower students as active learners and leave with fresh ideas to transform your teaching. Let’s chat, collaborate, and spark change—one page at a time! Register here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/book-club) Cassie Fontaine and Zuzka Blasi are presenting at MassCUE on October 15-16 in Boston, MA. MCP will be exhibiting at NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Eileen Ng. TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you’re an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we’re partnered with, you can sign up now for the Virtual Mentorship Program! The next session runs from October 20 to January 19, and the whole program is virtual and self-paced. See if there’s an opportunity in your area by going to [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now)

  • Ready to reimagine your classroom? Join Kami, ScreenPal, and MCP as we dive into The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, focusing on shifting from information transfer to student-driven discovery for our first Book Club Session 1 out of 4 on October, 16, 7pm ET. Explore Workflow Shift 1: strategies to empower students as active learners and leave with fresh ideas to transform your teaching. Let’s chat, collaborate, and spark change—one page at a time! Register here

  • Cassie Fontaine and Zuzka Blasi are presenting at MassCUE on October 15-16 in Boston, MA. MCP will be exhibiting at NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Eileen Ng.

]]> TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you’re an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we’re partnered with, you can sign up now for the Virtual Mentorship Program! The next session runs from October 20 to January 19, and the whole program is virtual and self-paced. See if there’s an opportunity in your area by going to [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now)

  • Ready to reimagine your classroom? Join Kami, ScreenPal, and MCP as we dive into The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, focusing on shifting from information transfer to student-driven discovery for our first Book Club Session 1 out of 4 on October, 16, 7pm ET. Explore Workflow Shift 1: strategies to empower students as active learners and leave with fresh ideas to transform your teaching. Let’s chat, collaborate, and spark change—one page at a time! Register here

  • Cassie Fontaine and Zuzka Blasi are presenting at MassCUE on October 15-16 in Boston, MA. MCP will be exhibiting at NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Eileen Ng.

]]> Episode 234: Learned Helplessness https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/234 f4f3fe51-526c-4060-9a36-b9fd9ad9ad8e Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom 1:07:09 no Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/reframing-failure-how-one-bronx-teacher-builds-student-agency-and-confidence). Show Notes Hot Yoga (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_yoga) On Purpose (https://www.jayshetty.me/podcast), with Jay Shetty Gimkit (https://www.gimkit.com) Connect with Ernest by email at mr.rod2425@gmail.com (mailto:mr.rod2425@gmail.com) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Toni Rose Deanon and Lauren Kimlinger, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting on Inside Out: A Joyful Journey of Learning and Growth at Oregon Early Learning Conference (https://ascdoregon.org/2025-el-conference) from April 16-18 in Portland, OR. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Ernest Rodriguez. Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Toni Rose Deanon and Lauren Kimlinger, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting on Inside Out: A Joyful Journey of Learning and Growth at Oregon Early Learning Conference from April 16-18 in Portland, OR. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Ernest Rodriguez.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Toni Rose Deanon and Lauren Kimlinger, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting on Inside Out: A Joyful Journey of Learning and Growth at Oregon Early Learning Conference from April 16-18 in Portland, OR. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Ernest Rodriguez.

]]> Episode 233: Driver Education https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/233 6286ca40-b1e9-40e0-90f3-d0607064c8d3 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes 1:01:28 no TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/driving-toward-mastery-in-health-pe-and-drivers-ed). Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 231: Physical Education (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/231) Connect with Debbie by email at deborah.fry@cpschools.com (mailto:deborah.fry@cpschools.com) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Debbie Fry. TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes.

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

Show Notes

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

Special Guest: Debbie Fry.

]]> TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes.

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

Show Notes

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

Special Guest: Debbie Fry.

]]> Episode 232: Workforce Readiness Training https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/232 333b5195-d112-41e0-96e1-c9abae28c20d Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers 55:30 no TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/hacking-student-engagement-cybersecurity-ai-and-self-paced-learning-in-the-modern-classroom). Show Notes Study Snacks (https://meetstudysnacks.paperform.co) Transparent bird feeder (https://birdschoice.com/products/the-window-cafe?variant=44573985800362&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoYA9hxeiolvGCQzLpPFEsNfGNAnH&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJ6_BhDWARIsAGanmKeZYebzGNAKXjBOgFLHPRoS4yskAIMh91pHMjvlLtjjQN7X4XFRzlUaApMOEALw_wcB) Brave Browser (https://brave.com/) Onion Router and the Tor Project (https://www.torproject.org) Duck Duck Go (https://duckduckgo.com) (alternative search engine, more private than Google) Connect with Sam on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-meisenberg/). You can also email him at hello@studysnacks.net (mailto:hello@studysnacks.net) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week 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 NYC, LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. Check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now (http://modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) to see if there’s an opportunity for you! We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our last session is an Author Q&A with Rob Barnett on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RhaTf9F2Q2SWNCBCDQc2aw) Eileen Ng, Nichole Freeman, and Carmen Welton, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting at NEASC Educator Showcase 2025 on April 3, in Nashua, NH. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Sam Meisenburg. TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • 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 NYC, LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. Check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to see if there’s an opportunity for you!

  • We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our last session is an Author Q&A with Rob Barnett on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here

  • Eileen Ng, Nichole Freeman, and Carmen Welton, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting at NEASC Educator Showcase 2025 on April 3, in Nashua, NH. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Sam Meisenburg.

]]> TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • 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 NYC, LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. Check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now to see if there’s an opportunity for you!

  • We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our last session is an Author Q&A with Rob Barnett on Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here

  • Eileen Ng, Nichole Freeman, and Carmen Welton, MCP implementers and DMCE, are presenting at NEASC Educator Showcase 2025 on April 3, in Nashua, NH. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi!

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: Sam Meisenburg.

]]> Episode 230: HS Credit Recovery Team https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/230 24ae043d-0b94-42b1-a2c6-28f42c027842 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools 1:06:00 no TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/modern-classrooms-project-credit-recovery). Show Notes Alternative Education in St. Paul (https://www.spps.org/academics/alternative-education) MCP University (link to come) Canva (https://www.canva.com), and Kara's video (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p8Xz4YscMlVaFKitUurtU-GCm20u4UQH/view) on using it ChatGPT (https://openai.com) Sierra's class layout (https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdZtj3U2I/br6znXPUuUA4Zojgci3b9A/view?utm_content=DAGdZtj3U2I&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h24531fd6ab#2) You can contact Amy, Kara, Renee, and Sierra by email: amy.steele@spps.org (mailto:amy.steele@spps.org) kara.cisco@spps.org (mailto:kara.cisco@spps.org) renee.swanson@spps.org (mailto:renee.swanson@spps.org) sierra.burris@spps.org (mailto:sierra.burris@spps.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our third session is on Redesigning Instruction sponsored by Screencastify on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e-JVK_23SNOvMORmkvUwDA) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guests: Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris. TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our third session is on Redesigning Instruction sponsored by Screencastify on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here

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: Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris.

]]> TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • We have a book club! We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our third session is on Redesigning Instruction sponsored by Screencastify on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm ET. Join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources. Register here

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: Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris.

]]> Episode 218: Culturally Responsive Teaching https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/218 4e539bdf-e40f-4896-9fc4-df45fc60b254 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students. 45:59 no Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/xian-lu-on-culturally-responsive-teaching). Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 114: World Language Acquisition (more of a focus on language learning, with Xiaomin Sun) (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/114) Building a Class Contract for Antiracist Learning (https://nearpod.com/t/life-skills/8th/bts-2020-class-contract-for-antiracist-learning-L53413129?oc=lesson-library&utm_source=link) (the Nearpod lesson Xian mentions) Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org) Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain (https://crtandthebrain.com/about/), by Zaretta Hammond Why Are All the black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684), by Beverly Daniel Tatum You can connect with Xian by email at reninglu@gmail.com (mailto:reninglu@gmail.com) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/xian-lu-702ba1172/) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Xian Lu. Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students.

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

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

Special Guest: Xian Lu.

]]> Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students.

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

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

Special Guest: Xian Lu.

]]> Episode 217: Caregiver Perspective https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/217 6ac8b759-560b-4f80-bd9a-f3e1118be6a6 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class. 48:23 no Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/caregiver-perspectives-on-modern-classrooms). Show Notes ISTE (https://iste.org) Connect with April on X (Twitter) @mmeburton (https://twitter.com/mmeburton) and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-burton/) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: April Burton. Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class.

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

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

Special Guest: April Burton.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class.

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

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

Special Guest: April Burton.

]]> Episode 216: Think Like a Scientist https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/216 d7f8b8ef-8097-4a4d-86f4-c23a673f1f26 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers 1:02:45 no Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/think-like-a-scientist-with-darius-brown). Show Notes Darius' Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@whatsthematterwithmrbrown2322) Connect with Darius by email at darius.brown@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:darius.brown@modernclassrooms.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, November 25, 7pm ET. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uOfKSZE0RCuBYTqYVzlrlg). Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Darius Brown. Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, November 25, 7pm ET. Register here.

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: Darius Brown.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, November 25, 7pm ET. Register here.

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: Darius Brown.

]]> Episode 205: Engaging with Students Even When They Are Absent https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/205 44a9d465-f33e-46a1-bd8a-1ec85f4cb508 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school. 56:53 no Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/student-engagement-and-chronic-absenteeism). Show Notes Brené Brown - Clear is Kind (https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/10/15/clear-is-kind-unclear-is-unkind/) Connect with Cassandra by email at cassandra.burdette@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:cassandra.burdette@modernclassrooms.org) and follow her district on Instagram @fortwaynecommunity_schools (https://www.instagram.com/fort_wayne_community_schools) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Our Back to School Toolkit is out and ready for you! For this year, we focused on communicating to caregivers and stakeholders all about blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Download here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/toolkit/back-to-school-24) Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami starting at the end of this month. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Register here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/book-club) Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KxHN-a2VT2-rh-TsgbXeLQ) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Curious to learn how Building Thinking Classrooms align so well with self-pacing? One of our all star teacher leaders, Joe Manfre, is leading a webinar on Building Thinking Classrooms in a Self-Paced Learning Environment on Thu. Sept. 12 at 6pm ET. Register here (https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20240912/) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Listen to this podcast on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1SQEZ54ptj1ZQ3bV5tEcULSyPttnifZV) 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 Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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/) Special Guest: Cassandra Burdette. Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Our Back to School Toolkit is out and ready for you! For this year, we focused on communicating to caregivers and stakeholders all about blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Download here

  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami starting at the end of this month. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Register here

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!

  • Curious to learn how Building Thinking Classrooms align so well with self-pacing? One of our all star teacher leaders, Joe Manfre, is leading a webinar on Building Thinking Classrooms in a Self-Paced Learning Environment on Thu. Sept. 12 at 6pm ET. Register here

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: Cassandra Burdette.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Our Back to School Toolkit is out and ready for you! For this year, we focused on communicating to caregivers and stakeholders all about blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Download here

  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami starting at the end of this month. The community has chosen to read UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker. Join us in this 10-week community of practice to learn with and from educators across the country, receive Premium access to both ScreenPal and Kami, and deepen your understanding of UDL and blended learning. Register here

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!

  • Curious to learn how Building Thinking Classrooms align so well with self-pacing? One of our all star teacher leaders, Joe Manfre, is leading a webinar on Building Thinking Classrooms in a Self-Paced Learning Environment on Thu. Sept. 12 at 6pm ET. Register here

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: Cassandra Burdette.

]]> Episode 130: Teacher Collaboration - How to Lead a PLC about MCP at Your School https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/130 23e990dc-6d67-43aa-b308-bb4facdbfd03 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to talk about the MCP PLC they've developed at their school. 32:08 no Toni Rose is joined by Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to talk about the MCP PLC they've developed at their school. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/how-to-lead-a-professional-learning-community). Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships), as well as our special invite-only session! (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/april?tfa_3087=7013k000001mScbAAE&tfa_3092=Podcast) More info on MCP PLCs (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/plcs) Connect with Andrea and Whitnei: Email Andrea at akowalski@aceroschools.org (mailto:akowalski@aceroschools.org) Email Whitnei at wmoore@aceroschools.org (mailto:wmoore@aceroschools.org) (mailto:wmoore@aceroschools.org) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://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, modern classrooms, plc, professional learning community, colleagues, professional development, spanish, world language, collaboration, grades, independent Toni Rose is joined by Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to talk about the MCP PLC they've developed at their school.

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

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

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to talk about the MCP PLC they've developed at their school.

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

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 5: Supporting Disengaged Students https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/5 9537d844-c041-49d5-b6ec-1cd424ff3a30 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Kareem is joined by Dacia Guffey and Shane Donavan to discuss some of the reasons students disengage and ways to address disengagement in the classroom and in remote learning. 51:46 no Kareem is joined by Dacia Guffey and Shane Donavan to discuss some of the reasons students disengage and ways to address disengagement in the classroom and in remote learning. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/supporting-disengaged-students) Show Notes Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 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! Durham Performance Learning Center (https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/59) DC International School (https://dcinternationalschool.org) Academic Self-Concept (https://exploringyourmind.com/self-concept-academic-performance/) * When our students see themselves as scholars who belong in our classrooms, they are more likely to engage As Schools Go Remote, Finding 'Lost' Students Gets harder (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/us/schools-covid-attendance.html) Vygotsy's Zone of Proximal Development (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-zone-of-proximal-development-2796034) Special Guests: Dacia Guffey and Shane Donovan. education, student-engagement, engagement Kareem is joined by Dacia Guffey and Shane Donavan to discuss some of the reasons students disengage and ways to address disengagement in the classroom and in remote learning.

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

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

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

Durham Performance Learning Center

DC International School

Academic Self-Concept

  • When our students see themselves as scholars who belong in our classrooms, they are more likely to engage

As Schools Go Remote, Finding 'Lost' Students Gets harder

Vygotsy's Zone of Proximal Development

Special Guests: Dacia Guffey and Shane Donovan.

]]> Kareem is joined by Dacia Guffey and Shane Donavan to discuss some of the reasons students disengage and ways to address disengagement in the classroom and in remote learning.

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

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

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

Durham Performance Learning Center

DC International School

Academic Self-Concept

  • When our students see themselves as scholars who belong in our classrooms, they are more likely to engage

As Schools Go Remote, Finding 'Lost' Students Gets harder

Vygotsy's Zone of Proximal Development

Special Guests: Dacia Guffey and Shane Donovan.

]]> Episode 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/4 43dc97b3-18f1-42ab-bd06-a22ba0b0296b Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually. 52:13 no Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr (https://modernclassrooms.org/michael-carr) and Toni Rose Deanon (https://modernclassrooms.org/toni-rose-deanon) to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually. Show Notes Modern Classrooms resources for building relationships (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-ZDc8pI3FEMjVcR85Kzusjm4SVEc-9_igbDtuvRzjoA/edit?usp=sharing) (Includes “Five by Five” strategy Mike mentioned) Weather Check Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Chilled Cow LoFi Hip Hop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A) Peardeck (http://www.peardeck.com) and the templates Mike mentioned (available once you join) Flipgrid (http://www.flipgrid.com) How to use reactions (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360038311212-Meeting-reactions) and breakout rooms (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206476313-Managing-Breakout-Rooms) on Zoom The Power of Classroom Relationships (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom) (Zach's article in NGLC on how the Modern Classrooms model helped him cultivate and leverage authentic relationships with students) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter (http://twitter.com/classroomflex), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/), and TikTok Mike: MCarr121314 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MCarr121314) 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 Guests: Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon. Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually.

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
  • Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

  • Mike: MCarr121314 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!

Special Guests: Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon.

]]> Zach is joined by special guests Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon to talk about social emotional learning and how the Modern Classrooms Model helps us cultivate authentic relationships with students, in person and virtually.

Show Notes

Follow us online and learn more:

  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
  • Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
  • Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

  • Mike: MCarr121314 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!

Special Guests: Michael Carr and Toni Rose Deanon.

]]> Episode 3: Pivoting to Effective Distance Learning https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/3 54e99b87-abcb-486a-bbb9-1134221253a4 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Kareem and Kate Gaskill, Head of Teaching and Learning at the Modern Classrooms Project, discuss pivoting to effective distance learning, strategies for synchronous and asynchronous class, and the potential for long-term change in education as a result of COVID-19. 45:18 no Kareem and Kate Gaskill, Head of Teaching and Learning at the Modern Classrooms Project, discuss pivoting to effective distance learning, strategies for synchronous and asynchronous class, and the potential for long-term change in education as a result of COVID-19. Show Notes Edutopia Profile of Modern Classrooms (featuring Kate at the very beginning!) (https://modernclassrooms.org) Teachers Know Best | Teachers' Views on Professional Development (http://k12education.gatesfoundation.org/download/?Num=2336&filename=Gates-PDMarketResearch-Dec5.pdf) - Gates Foundation Study profiling teachers’ descriptions of their ideal PD - “Treat Teachers like Professionals” Distance Learning Resources (MCP) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1975EzoQ109wTv25314NukFQVrK-V5Y9dcg_HUSShRlw/edit?usp=sharing) Edutopia | Use Live Class Time to Center Relationships (https://www.edutopia.org/article/use-live-class-time-center-relationships) - Article written by Kareem and Robert Barnett on ways to use Synchronous class sessions to focus on what’s most important - personal interaction and building relationships. The Modern Classrooms Project (https://modernclassrooms.org) The Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program. Follow us: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) Twitter: - Kate: @gaskill_teacher - Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj - Kareem: @kareemfarah23 - Zach: @zpdiamond distance learning, education, online learning, asynchronous Kareem and Kate Gaskill, Head of Teaching and Learning at the Modern Classrooms Project, discuss pivoting to effective distance learning, strategies for synchronous and asynchronous class, and the potential for long-term change in education as a result of COVID-19.

Show Notes

Edutopia Profile of Modern Classrooms (featuring Kate at the very beginning!)
Teachers Know Best | Teachers' Views on Professional Development

The Modern Classrooms Project

The Modern Classrooms Online Course

The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.

Follow us:

Facebook
Twitter:

  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher
  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23
  • Zach: @zpdiamond
]]> Kareem and Kate Gaskill, Head of Teaching and Learning at the Modern Classrooms Project, discuss pivoting to effective distance learning, strategies for synchronous and asynchronous class, and the potential for long-term change in education as a result of COVID-19.

Show Notes

Edutopia Profile of Modern Classrooms (featuring Kate at the very beginning!)
Teachers Know Best | Teachers' Views on Professional Development

The Modern Classrooms Project

The Modern Classrooms Online Course

The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.

Follow us:

Facebook
Twitter:

  • Kate: @gaskill_teacher
  • Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj
  • Kareem: @kareemfarah23
  • Zach: @zpdiamond
]]> Episode 1: Introducing the Modern Classrooms Model https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/1 8461061c-566c-4c5b-a9dd-fd847b79025e Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Kareem and Zach discuss what led them to start a podcast about Modern Classrooms and their experiences with the model. 1:10:18 no Modern Classrooms Project co-founder and Executive Director Kareem Farah, and Modern Classroom Mentor Zach Diamond, discuss the origins of their instructional model as well as their experiences implementing it. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/introducing-the-modern-classrooms-project) Show Notes: The Modern Classrooms Project (https://modernclassrooms.org) Kareem's Article on the Lecture Bottleneck (https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-rid-lecture-bottleneck) The Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program. Follow us: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) Twitter: @modernclassproj @kareemfarah23 @zpdiamond blended learning, education, mastery-based, modern classrooms, teaching Modern Classrooms Project co-founder and Executive Director Kareem Farah, and Modern Classroom Mentor Zach Diamond, discuss the origins of their instructional model as well as their experiences implementing it.

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

Show Notes:

The Modern Classrooms Project

Kareem's Article on the Lecture Bottleneck

The Modern Classrooms Online Course

The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.

Follow us:

Facebook
Twitter:
@modernclassproj
@kareemfarah23
@zpdiamond

]]> Modern Classrooms Project co-founder and Executive Director Kareem Farah, and Modern Classroom Mentor Zach Diamond, discuss the origins of their instructional model as well as their experiences implementing it.

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

Show Notes:

The Modern Classrooms Project

Kareem's Article on the Lecture Bottleneck

The Modern Classrooms Online Course

The course is free to complete, and you can upgrade to a paid membership to participate in our Mentorship Program.

Follow us:

Facebook
Twitter:
@modernclassproj
@kareemfarah23
@zpdiamond

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