web01.fireside.fm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:32:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Modern Classrooms Project Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Middle School” https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/tags/middle%20school Sun, 19 Apr 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 275: Kentucky Teacher of the Year https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/275 89d8744a-67be-4af1-97c3-a1861e89a9e2 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to push and inspire her students 34:46 no TR is joined by Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to push and inspire her students Show Notes KY Teacher of the Year (https://www.education.ky.gov/awards/EduRecog/TOY/Pages/default.aspx) National Board Certification for Professional Teaching Standards (https://www.nbpts.org) Michelle's Dream House project (https://youtu.be/oWV1-fk6RXU) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join the Modern Classrooms Project on June 23rd for the Leadership Collaborative Summit 2026 — a free, virtual event for K-12 school and district leaders. This year's theme is "Personalized by Design," and it's built around a core belief: every student learns differently, and the best learning communities are built to act on that. You'll hear from principals, district leaders, and coaches from across the country who are making instruction more human through mastery-based, student-centered approaches — and getting real results. Every session is led by practitioners and designed to give you strategies you can act on this fall. Register here (modernclassrooms.org/leadership/summit-2026) 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: Michelle Gross. TR is joined by Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to push and inspire her students

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Join the Modern Classrooms Project on June 23rd for the Leadership Collaborative Summit 2026 — a free, virtual event for K-12 school and district leaders. This year's theme is "Personalized by Design," and it's built around a core belief: every student learns differently, and the best learning communities are built to act on that. You'll hear from principals, district leaders, and coaches from across the country who are making instruction more human through mastery-based, student-centered approaches — and getting real results. Every session is led by practitioners and designed to give you strategies you can act on this fall. [Register here](modernclassrooms.org/leadership/summit-2026)

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: Michelle Gross.

]]> TR is joined by Michelle Gross, Kentucky's 2026 Teacher of the Year, to talk about how she uses the model to push and inspire her students

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Join the Modern Classrooms Project on June 23rd for the Leadership Collaborative Summit 2026 — a free, virtual event for K-12 school and district leaders. This year's theme is "Personalized by Design," and it's built around a core belief: every student learns differently, and the best learning communities are built to act on that. You'll hear from principals, district leaders, and coaches from across the country who are making instruction more human through mastery-based, student-centered approaches — and getting real results. Every session is led by practitioners and designed to give you strategies you can act on this fall. [Register here](modernclassrooms.org/leadership/summit-2026)

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: Michelle Gross.

]]> Episode 257: It's Not Best Practice, But... https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/257 4aacc643-66c1-47a8-bdb7-a1a88671da12 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Drea Aguirre, an instructional coach, to talk about genuine, realistic, and humanistic coaching, and the importance of intentionally modeling the techniques that best serve students 1:01:07 no TR is joined by Drea Aguirre, an instructional coach, to talk about genuine, realistic, and humanistic coaching, and the importance of intentionally modeling the techniques that best serve students Show Notes Drea's Core Syllabus (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8vSFgXqpG5_IB5KeBdap5VAa3o1MUFge_4xge_DpH4/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with Drea by email at drea_aguirre@dpsk12.net (mailto:drea_aguirre@dpsk12.net) 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: Drea Aguirre. TR is joined by Drea Aguirre, an instructional coach, to talk about genuine, realistic, and humanistic coaching, and the importance of intentionally modeling the techniques that best serve students

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: Drea Aguirre.

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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 Guest: Drea Aguirre.

]]> Episode 249: Dungeons and Dragons and Self Pacing https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/249 16863968-668c-47e0-9291-fb07c7d2d9ce Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Travis Hammer to talk about how he uses the MCP model in his Dungeons and Dragons class to teach social and soft skills through gaming 1:02:57 no TR is joined by Travis Hammer to talk about how he uses the MCP model in his Dungeons and Dragons class to teach social and soft skills through gaming Show Notes Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) (https://dnd.wizards.com) Balder’s Gate III (https://baldursgate3.game/) Wizards of the Coast (https://company.wizards.com/en) SchoolAI (https://schoolai.com/) [Example DnD Assignments](https://open.bu.edu (https://open.bu.edu/items/77c6154d-af7c-48fb-8c40-216b8072f41b) Not Another DnD Podcast (https://naddpod.com/) Dimension20 (https://www.youtube.com/dimension20show) D20 Adventuring Academy (https://dimension20.fandom.com/wiki/Aguefort_Adventuring_Academy) The Oregon Trail (https://oregontrail.ws/games/the-oregon-trail/) 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 (http://modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) 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: Travis Hammer. TR is joined by Travis Hammer to talk about how he uses the MCP model in his Dungeons and Dragons class to teach social and soft skills through gaming

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

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: Travis Hammer.

]]> TR is joined by Travis Hammer to talk about how he uses the MCP model in his Dungeons and Dragons class to teach social and soft skills through gaming

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

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: Travis Hammer.

]]> Episode 245: Gamification in SPED https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/245 298ec3c8-0867-4e25-9ac4-78361e5541fc Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students 58:48 no Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students Show Notes ArtyNerdShop - Dykeisha's Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtyNerdShop?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F) City Year (https://www.cityyear.org) Freedom Riders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1558952/) Some of the games Dykeisha mentions: God of War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_of_War_(franchise)) Kingdom Hearts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts) The Legend of Zelda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda) Ed Tech tools Dykeisha mentions: Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) Peardeck (https://peardeck.com) Comic book characters Dykeisha mentions Deadpool (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool) Batman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman) Harley Quinn (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley_Quinn) A few of the anime and manga mentioned on this episode: Demon Slayer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_Slayer:_Kimetsu_no_Yaiba) Afro Samurai (http://www.afrosamurai.com/) My Hero Academia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia) Dragonball Z (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball_Z) Sailor Moon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon) Pokemon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon_(TV_series)) Yu-gi-oh (https://www.yugioh.com/) Dykeisha's interactive classroom resource "Innocent or Guilty (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19wAeusuG1JdiwU6TOGtexUWTV3AJIZOSEk_39haWhjg/edit?slide=id.p3#slide=id.p3)," based on the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_Attorney) series of video games Connect with Dykeisha by email at dhill@bronxhaven.org (mailto:dhill@bronxhaven.org) 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 (http://modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Looking for virtual connection? We’ve renamed the implementer meetups to The Co-Lab. Join our first one Wednesday, September 10, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators and talk about building authentic relationships with students through Unit 0 and beyond! Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sGWuKcRpRYmJ2YGLu2ZXUA)  Ready to Transform Your Classroom? Dive into our Back-to-School Toolkit—your go-to guide for building a self-paced, blended, and mastery-based learning environment. Don’t miss out on the tips and strategies that’ll make this school year your best one yet! Click here to access the toolkit (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/toolkit/back-to-school) 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: Dykeisha Hill. Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students

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

  • Looking for virtual connection? We’ve renamed the implementer meetups to The Co-Lab. Join our first one Wednesday, September 10, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators and talk about building authentic relationships with students through Unit 0 and beyond! Register here 

  • Ready to Transform Your Classroom? Dive into our Back-to-School Toolkit—your go-to guide for building a self-paced, blended, and mastery-based learning environment. Don’t miss out on the tips and strategies that’ll make this school year your best one yet! Click here to access the toolkit

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: Dykeisha Hill.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Dykeisha Hill to talk about using games of all types to bring joy into the classroom and connect with students

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

  • Looking for virtual connection? We’ve renamed the implementer meetups to The Co-Lab. Join our first one Wednesday, September 10, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators and talk about building authentic relationships with students through Unit 0 and beyond! Register here 

  • Ready to Transform Your Classroom? Dive into our Back-to-School Toolkit—your go-to guide for building a self-paced, blended, and mastery-based learning environment. Don’t miss out on the tips and strategies that’ll make this school year your best one yet! Click here to access the toolkit

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: Dykeisha Hill.

]]> Episode 243: Math and ELL https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/243 44681bdd-291d-4957-81de-77f6f004cb42 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model 40:30 no Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model Show Notes Miguel's comprehensive resource "Personalized Learning for Multilingual Learners" (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15sonaTaKepOpGd9v1nOi9WDerLL9lq5VHKLeXIk7t-Y/edit?slide=id.g319913547dc_0_0#slide=id.g319913547dc_0_0) Screenpal (https://screenpal.com/) Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/) Mote (https://www.mote.com/?page=home) Universal Design for Learning (https://udlguidelines.cast.org) 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: Miguel Melchor. Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model

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: Miguel Melchor.

]]> Zach is joined by Miguel Melchor to talk about his approach to working with multilingual learners and coaching teachers using the MCP model

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: Miguel Melchor.

]]> Shortcast 60 - Middle School Student Experience https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/240g bf94a7b2-ed1b-4a80-a6c2-f1f5e45ea25d Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by two of their former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general 15:53 no Listen to the full episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/60) Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general Show Notes Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter 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://www.learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) Listen to the full episode here

Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general

Show Notes

Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)

Kahoot

Quizlet

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> Listen to the full episode here

Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general

Show Notes

Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial)

Kahoot

Quizlet

Follow us online and learn more:

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

]]> 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 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/teaching-in-the-age-of-ai-why-connection-still-comes-first). Show Notes Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers (https://padlet.com/ccanela1/ai-in-the-classroom-resources-tvop6jhj7o5kmve) MCP's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/modernclassproj) Black Male Educators Convening (https://thecenterblacked.org/professional-learning/bmec/) (BMEC) conference Knowlej (https://www.knowlej.io/) Padlet (https://padlet.com) Canva (https://www.canva.com/) Magic School (https://www.magicschool.ai/) Diffit (https://web.diffit.me/) TextFX (https://textfx.withgoogle.com) Large Language Models discussed in this episode: Google Gemini (https://gemini.google.com) ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com/) Llama (https://www.llama.com) Claude (https://claude.ai/login) Dave Grohl autographing a toy drum set (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyO7lvzfw5Q) Hip Hop in Education Conference (https://hiphoped.com/hiphoped-conference-2025/) ISTE (https://iste.org/) SXSW EDU (https://www.sxswedu.com/) Born to Teach (https://www.borntoteachcon.com/) Connect with Carlos on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/techymrc) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@techymrc) @techymrc and by email at carlos.canela@ltsconsult.com 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/WN08tkT49zQDuBWj6Zx2AUg 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: 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: 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Episode 229: Family and Consumer Science https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/229 9b7a4eb2-a0da-4c85-b639-1d341f443d38 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom 58:58 no TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/redefining-hands-on-learning-how-self-pacing-transforms-the-facs-classroom). Show Notes Family and Consumer Science (https://www.aafcs.org/about/what-is-fcs) Mauranda's article in NGLC, "Benefits of Self-Pacing in Skills-Based, Hands-On Classes" (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/benefits-of-self-pacing-in-skills-based-hands-on-classes) Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (https://www.simplypsychology.org/zone-of-proximal-development.html) Mauranda's Reflection Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16I_5uI7U0553N91wjsfuwIaQPtf15VColIOtox--C0g/edit) and Exploring Career's Choice Board (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RozJLj5Uc49JYZzFxvtnxoWUSVHKK3aZ2hShPBXBqd0/edit?usp=sharing) tes Mauranda's business, "My Wholesome Table (https://mywholesometable.org)" Connect with Mauranda on her website (https://mywholesometable.org), or by email at mauranda.comley@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:mauranda.comley@modernclassrooms.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Our co-founder, Rob Barnett, will be at the Summit for Transformative Learning presenting on How Modern Classrooms Meet Every Learner’s Needs in Atlanta, GA from March 10-11.  Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sBlPYTg0SVy-lwDLyYrguQ) Toni Rose Deanon and Avery Balasbas will be at the 2025 Good Teaching Conference - South presenting on Cultivating Community in Your Classroom and Teaching Critical Pedagogy through Fil-Am Lit in Garden Grove, CA from March 14-16. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by 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: Mauranda Comley. TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Our co-founder, Rob Barnett, will be at the Summit for Transformative Learning presenting on How Modern Classrooms Meet Every Learner’s Needs in Atlanta, GA from March 10-11. 

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Register here

  • Toni Rose Deanon and Avery Balasbas will be at the 2025 Good Teaching Conference - South presenting on Cultivating Community in Your Classroom and Teaching Critical Pedagogy through Fil-Am Lit in Garden Grove, CA from March 14-16. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by 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: Mauranda Comley.

]]> TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Our co-founder, Rob Barnett, will be at the Summit for Transformative Learning presenting on How Modern Classrooms Meet Every Learner’s Needs in Atlanta, GA from March 10-11. 

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Register here

  • Toni Rose Deanon and Avery Balasbas will be at the 2025 Good Teaching Conference - South presenting on Cultivating Community in Your Classroom and Teaching Critical Pedagogy through Fil-Am Lit in Garden Grove, CA from March 14-16. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by 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: Mauranda Comley.

]]> Episode 227: From Content- to Skills-Based Teaching With MCP https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/227 5fe82e52-e35f-4a2c-bae5-853a09abf269 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general. 1:05:08 no Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/teaching-for-tomorrow-skills-based-learning-in-a-modern-classroom). Show Notes Captain Underpants (https://pilkey.com/series/captain-underpants) Proficiency-based grading (https://www.newenglandssc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/NESSC_I_Want_to_Know_More_No12.pdf) Cult of Pedagogy Podcast on Mastery Based Grading with MCP (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/mastery-based-grading/) Richard DuFour (The PLC at Work Process) (https://www.solutiontree.com/richard-dufour.html) "Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning," by Mike Schmoker (https://ascd.org/books/focus-elevating-the-essentials-to-radically-improve-student-learning-2nd-edition?variant=118044) "The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - And How to Fix It," by Natalie Wexler (https://nataliewexler.com/the-knowledge-gap/) You can email Carson at carson.hickox@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:carson.hickox@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, February 24, 7pm ET. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BBGCzQ5FT9iQ2SETfYMXOw).  Do the students in your community have different needs? In a diverse world, that’s inevitable, and it can feel impossible for a teacher or school to meet every learner’s needs at once. But there are evidence-based ways to help every student achieve their potential. In this edLeader Panel, you will discover classroom-tested techniques that your teachers can use right away to keep each of their students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Join (https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20250225/) us on February 25, at 5 pm ET.  We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our second session is on Redesigning Courses sponsored by ScreenPal on Wednesday, March 5 9 at 7:00pm ET. Register and join (https://go.modernclassrooms.org/l/1068872/2025-01-31/2cs5mnq) us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources.** 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: Carson Hickox. Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general.

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, February 24, 7pm ET. Register here. 

  • Do the students in your community have different needs? In a diverse world, that’s inevitable, and it can feel impossible for a teacher or school to meet every learner’s needs at once. But there are evidence-based ways to help every student achieve their potential. In this edLeader Panel, you will discover classroom-tested techniques that your teachers can use right away to keep each of their students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Join us on February 25, at 5 pm ET. 

  • We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our second session is on Redesigning Courses sponsored by ScreenPal on Wednesday, March 5 9 at 7:00pm ET. Register and join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources.**

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: Carson Hickox.

]]> Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general.

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, February 24, 7pm ET. Register here. 

  • Do the students in your community have different needs? In a diverse world, that’s inevitable, and it can feel impossible for a teacher or school to meet every learner’s needs at once. But there are evidence-based ways to help every student achieve their potential. In this edLeader Panel, you will discover classroom-tested techniques that your teachers can use right away to keep each of their students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Join us on February 25, at 5 pm ET. 

  • We are reading Rob Barnett’s Meet Every Learner’s Needs together as a community and our second session is on Redesigning Courses sponsored by ScreenPal on Wednesday, March 5 9 at 7:00pm ET. Register and join us in sharing ideas, questions, and resources.**

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: Carson Hickox.

]]> Episode 214: Ethnic Studies https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/214 cba84772-9ffe-4c41-bdd6-f83a9eab79df Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies 1:03:16 no Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies. This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/lessons-from-an-ethnic-studies-classroom). Show Notes The Four Agreements (https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements), by Miguel Ruiz Email Mark at maquino@menloschool.org (mailto:maquino@menloschool.org) Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 14, 7pm ET. Register here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/book-club) Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SOEkYByjT0-Ja7DdiqGNAQ) on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators! Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8pm ET: Redesigning Instruction.In this session, you will learn to: share Modern Classrooms with your school community, by explaining their benefits for students, families, and administrators, empower your colleagues, by sharing your approach and inviting feedback and support, shape the larger conversation, by advocating for policies you know are best for your students. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SJSLXddzRmuWQstGRR4kOQ) 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: Mark Aquino. Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies.

This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 14, 7pm ET. Register here

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!

  • Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8pm ET: Redesigning Instruction.In this session, you will learn to: share Modern Classrooms with your school community, by explaining their benefits for students, families, and administrators, empower your colleagues, by sharing your approach and inviting feedback and support, shape the larger conversation, by advocating for policies you know are best for your students. 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: Mark Aquino.

]]> Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies.

This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed.

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

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • Have you always wanted a community to read books with? We are hosting a book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our fourth session together. Dr. Catlin Tucker will be answering questions. Get your must-do reading pages for our fourth session on Thursday, November 14, 7pm ET. Register here

  • Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!

  • Join Rob’s book series: Meet Every Learner’s Needs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 8pm ET: Redesigning Instruction.In this session, you will learn to: share Modern Classrooms with your school community, by explaining their benefits for students, families, and administrators, empower your colleagues, by sharing your approach and inviting feedback and support, shape the larger conversation, by advocating for policies you know are best for your students. 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: Mark Aquino.

]]> Episode 129: Teacher Collaboration https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/129 9d4122e9-0530-47bb-8598-c8e8b774a8f4 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Zach is joined by Brook Lee and Rick Smith, two members of a 6th grade math teaching team, to talk about working with other teachers (who may or may not implement the MCP model) to collaboratively develop curriculum and instruction. 56:09 no Zach is joined by Brook Lee and Rick Smith, two members of a 6th grade math teaching team, to talk about working with other teachers (who may or may not implement the MCP model) to collaboratively develop curriculum and instruction. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/teacher-collaboration). Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Virtual Nerd (https://www.virtualnerd.com/) Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/) Brain Pop (https://www.brainpop.com/) Math XL (https://www.mathxlforschool.com/home_school.htm) Email Brook at [blee@hoover.k12.al.us (mailto:blee@hoover.k12.al.us)](mailto:blee@hoover.k12.al.us (mailto:blee@hoover.k12.al.us) Email Rick at [rismith@hoover.k12.al.us (mailto:rismith@hoover.k12.al.us)](mailto:rismith@hoover.k12.al.us (mailto:rismith@hoover.k12.al.us) 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, collaboration, mastery, sixth graders, curriculum, tracker, textbook Zach is joined by Brook Lee and Rick Smith, two members of a 6th grade math teaching team, to talk about working with other teachers (who may or may not implement the MCP model) to collaboratively develop curriculum and instruction.

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

]]> Zach is joined by Brook Lee and Rick Smith, two members of a 6th grade math teaching team, to talk about working with other teachers (who may or may not implement the MCP model) to collaboratively develop curriculum and instruction.

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 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 2: Rolling Out the Model https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/2 57f0ff84-f002-480a-8e55-fe588976381f Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The Modern Classrooms Project full The Modern Classrooms Project Kareem and Zach are joined by Monte Woodard, a middle school Science Teacher and Modern Classrooms implementer, to discuss rolling out the model and introducing students and families to the Modern Classrooms approach 52:38 no Kareem and Zach are joined by Monte Woodard, a middle school Science Teacher and Modern Classrooms implementer, to discuss rolling out the model and introducing students and families to the Modern Classrooms approach Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/rolling-out-the-modern-classrooms-model) Show Notes: Some Pacing Tracker Exemplars: (Click these to make a copy of your own to experiment on) "Simple" (presentation) Style (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ar1fmy64cMpIVG3sTI3RWT0uj-lxMcJyxUC7p6riCdk/copy) Spreadsheet Sytle (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sHLGNDXoPYqgrzThHWkAWgR7IVl_APHUwBpQF6QY6aI/copy) 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: You can follow Monte's work at Periodically Science (https://sites.google.com/view/periodically-science/home?authuser=0) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) Twitter: Monte: @countofmontee Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 Zach: @zpdiamond Special Guest: Monte Woodard. Kareem and Zach are joined by Monte Woodard, a middle school Science Teacher and Modern Classrooms implementer, to discuss rolling out the model and introducing students and families to the Modern Classrooms approach

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

Show Notes:

Some Pacing Tracker Exemplars: (Click these to make a copy of your own to experiment on)

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:

You can follow Monte's work at Periodically Science

Facebook
Twitter:
Monte: @countofmontee
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23
Zach: @zpdiamond

Special Guest: Monte Woodard.

]]> Kareem and Zach are joined by Monte Woodard, a middle school Science Teacher and Modern Classrooms implementer, to discuss rolling out the model and introducing students and families to the Modern Classrooms approach

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

Show Notes:

Some Pacing Tracker Exemplars: (Click these to make a copy of your own to experiment on)

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:

You can follow Monte's work at Periodically Science

Facebook
Twitter:
Monte: @countofmontee
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23
Zach: @zpdiamond

Special Guest: Monte Woodard.

]]> 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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