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Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
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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.
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Episode 96: From the Archive - Episode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern Classrooms
Jul 3, 2022Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we hear from Lisa Doty and Jamie Forshey, two educators who coach and support teachers in their school districts who are implementing the Modern Classroom instructional model. Show Notes Virtual Mentorship Program Screencast-o-Matic and Modern Classroom tutorial Modern Classroom resources Modern Classroom webinars School and District partnerships, including Expert Consultation sessions Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics: Chalk Talk Connect-Extend-Challenge Micro lab protocol See, Think, Wonder I used to think... Now I think Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! Editing and music by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 61: Backwards Planning in a Modern Classroom
Oct 31, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, Toni Rose is joined by Lindsay Armbruster to talk about planning units with the end in mind, beginning with standards and learning targets, and working down to mastery checks and activities before planning lessons and videos, as well as managing student (and teacher) pacing and workload via the planning process. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators - More Information Lindsay’s Planning Process Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Adding Captions to Instructional Videos The Noun Project Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 46: Classroom Design
Jul 18, 2021Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kate is joined by MCP Program Director Debbie Menard to explore classroom set-up and systems that can help facilitate blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog Show Notes Tools discussed: [Adhesive white board](https://www.amazon.com/Post-Dry-Erase-Surface-Discontinued/dp/B00NC1D5YM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=3m+adhesive+whiteboard&qid=1626207156&sr=8-6 Headphone splitters Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom Ask MCP Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 43: Motivation in a Modern Classroom
Jun 27, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, Kareem is joined by Garner Andrews to discuss motivation in a Modern Classroom, with topics ranging from self-determination theory to more practical approaches to leveraging the MCP model to inspire students to strive for success Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential The Internationals Network Edutopia Video Self-Determination Theory Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 42: The Student Experience in a Modern Classroom
Jun 20, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, Kareem is joined by one of his former students, Jayme Mims, to talk about the Modern Classrooms model from the student's perspective, how it facilitates learning and responsibility in school, and how it prepares students for success in college and beyond. Show Notes Edutopia Video Progress Trackers The Warm Demander Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project Modern Classrooms Online Course Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 37: English Language Arts in a Modern Classroom
May 9, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, we're joined by Jackie Durr, Alayne Milton, and Alicia Cordero to talk about how they implement blended learning, self-pacing, and mastery-based assessment in their ELA modern classrooms. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential Teaching ELA in a Modern Classroom webinar Manga Classics - Alicia's source for graphic novel and manga versions of novels Flipgrid Game board pacing tracker Nearpod and Modern Classroom tutorial Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern Classrooms
Apr 25, 2021Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we hear from Lisa Doty and Jamie Forshey, two educators who coach and support teachers in their school districts who are implementing the Modern Classroom instructional model. Show Notes Virtual Mentorship Program Screencast-o-Matic and Modern Classroom tutorial Modern Classroom resources Modern Classroom webinars School and District partnerships, including Expert Consultation sessions Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics: Chalk Talk Connect-Extend-Challenge Micro lab protocol See, Think, Wonder I used to think... Now I think Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! Editing and music by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 32: Project Based Learning in a Modern Classroom
Apr 4, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, we discuss how the Modern Classrooms model can be combined with the Project Based Learning approach to truly empower students with autonomy, independence, and authentic, relevant learning experiences. Remember to take the MCP Educator survey before May 1st! Show Notes Project-Based Learning in a Modern Classroom webinar Taking a Modern Approach to Project-Based Learning by Kristen Moore Kristen’s pacing tracker Zach’s pacing tracker PBLWorks Setting the standard for project based learning Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 30: Co-teaching in an Inclusion Classroom
Mar 21, 2021Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we hear from a co-teaching team of Modern Classroom 6th grade educators on how they serve students in their inclusion classroom. Show Notes Co-teaching models Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: Differentiation and Student Choice (Meg's video) Universal Design for Learning Motivational Tik Toks: Good morning from Ms. Scott! * Good work, Team GWU! (or “Mrs. Rice dances in pajamas and a moustache”) Mrs. Rice becomes a Christmas tree Mikva Challenge and Mikva Project Soapbox Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Transcribe →Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom
Jan 31, 2021Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog Show Notes Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode! Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST) Mastery based grading: what does the research say? Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) Talking points app Y.A.M.M. (Yet Another Mail Merge) - great for sending progress reports to parents from spreadsheet-based pacing trackers Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter [The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org) [Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
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