Modern Classrooms Project Podcast: Recent Episodes
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.
Toni Rose is joined by Jamilah Pitts to discuss the value of authentic self care and the importance teacher wellness and wellbeing in building a movement toward educational change. Show Notes MCP Meetups and Workshops: Shades of Excellence August Meetup (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/august-shades-of-excellence-meetup) Unlocking Reading Through Self Paced Learning Jamilah Pitts (https://www.jamilahpitts.com/) Preorder Jamilah's upcoming book Toward Liberation: Educational Practices in Activism, Healing, and Love (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734667/toward-liberation-by-jamilah-pitts/) Learning for Justice (https://www.learningforjustice.org) (formerly Teaching for Tolerance) Self Care in the Movement (https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/spring-2023/selfcare-in-the-movement) The Body Keeps the Score (https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score) - Bessel Van Der Kolk Montgomery Riverfront Brawl Reignites National Debate over Race (https://www.npr.org/2023/08/12/1192974338/montgomery-brawl-riverfront-race-hate-crimes) A Talk to Teachers (https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/baldwin-talk-to-teachers) - James Baldwin Connect with Jamilah on Instagram @msjamilahpitts (https://www.instagram.com/msjamilahpitts/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilah-pitts-941217ab), or by email at hello@jamilahpitts.com (mailto:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilah-pitts-941217ab) 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/) Special Guest: Jamilah Pitts.
Toni Rose is joined by Michael Riggs to discuss the impact and importance of having an AED training program in schools and beyond. Show Notes MCP Q&A Session, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Register here (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iHJxF-HhRYqivzXHqKc2sw) Automated External Defibrillator (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/using-an-aed/what-is-aed#:~:text=An%20AED%2C%20or%20automated%20external,re%2Destablish%20an%20effective%20rhythm.) Cardio Partners (https://www.cardiopartners.com/) AED Superstore (https://www.aedsuperstore.com/) - use coupon code "MCP10" for a 10% discount! AEDs for Schools (https://www.aedsuperstore.com/school-and-community-value-packages.html) - use coupon code "MCP10" for a 10% discount! CPR/AED Training (https://www.aedsuperstore.com/american-red-cross-training-services.html) - use coupon code "MCP10" for a 10% discount! Teachers with an AED Save a 7th Grader (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcPSqe-oxPM) Stop the Bleed (https://www.stopthebleed.org/) Get in touch with Michael: By email at michael.riggs@cardiopartners.com (mailto:michael.riggs@cardiopartners.com) By phone at (985) 788-4531 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/151) "The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-pd-book-7-habits-that-transform-professional-development-lori-cohen/17417114?ean=9781119843351) Links from Toni Rose's Announcements: Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern Classroom Webinar | Tuesday 8/15, 6pm ET | Register here. (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VE7CiorHSl-zhSCtIXf6sw) VMP Info Session | Wednesday 8/16, 4pm ET | Register here. (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nqhNBcVpQvyAyRrcSJzhUw) Back to School Bash | Wednesday 8/16, 6pm ET | Register here. (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXPSosS3SrOeUe7qcNCQwg) EdWebinar The Student-Centered Classroom: Early Elementary Edition | Thursday 8/17, 5pm ET | Register here. (https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320230817/) 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/)
For Season Four's inaugural episode, Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable. Show Notes Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable" (https://www.ascd.org/books/make-teaching-sustainable?variant=123011) Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" (https://us.corwin.com/books/reclaiming-personalized-learning-281021) and "Humanizing Distance Learning)
Listen to the full version of this episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/79) Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes. Outline and Show Notes Intro - Meet Jess MCP Podcast episode 73 (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73) (with Sarah, Jess' teacher bestie!) Opening routines Daily Goal Sheet on IG (https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link) SEL Do Now IG (https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link) Toni Rose’s In-Person SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfup30-6486abZ0D6gfIY39dAt0LDLSF0RcCXeEvxHRIRJ0TA/viewform) Toni Rose’s Opening Slides (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yk6LBC4F1qgCdQGOMBHnri6CuUbwysVkqSWMvoZ9T6s/edit?usp=sharing) (this was updated daily) Introducing and tweaking opening routines Closing routines Weekly email template to caregivers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1972GUGFkJnQqy439uRwEMioM_QIN7hM_W6o5c_VqjJo/edit?usp=sharing) Virtual/Hybrid opening and closing routines Toni Rose’s Virtual SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFiu7XmyPyILR3h-YDTYbEV5cVR9B6rq2XZHDFaMECJxd7w/viewform?usp=sf_link) More Tips from Jess Jess' Goals for the rest of the school year Connect with Jess Email Jess (mailto:jessica.bille@modernclassrooms.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/)
Listen to the full version of this episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73) Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms. Outline and Show Notes Get to Know Calla and Sarah Calla and Sarah's School Contexts Thought Process on Implementing Self-Pacing Intermission: VSI and Scholarships Virtual Summer Institute 2022 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) MCP Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) One Challenge and One Success One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer Impact of MCP (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/impact-overview) (with some of the graphics Calla mentioned) Connect with Calla on Twitter @teachcmiller (https://twitter.com/teachcmiller) 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://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/)
In 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. Listen to the full version of this episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/46) Show Notes 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-Headphone-Audio-Splitter/dp/B000067RC4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=splitter+headphone&qid=1626207188&sr=8-5) Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing) Ask MCP (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/rec/share/XNe4D5VPi35TVRTLfOZxj_V-ssYLA7bOsNnqQjAT9WIaoSSphs-lGCrXlKNbo4zO.CjIkdx6AlDyJ7Oln) 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 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/)
In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. Show Notes Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode! Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (https://modernclassrooms.org/events/2021/1/25/webinar-mastery-based-grading-in-a-modern-classroom) (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST) Mastery based grading: what does the research say? (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoPmcMs9ITVZXLcUy9iCKQweXeV-qcq-RpN6loeCoJI) Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmkCm5wgpTOfmi6qtz8iy_bGQBXRZCQyxX2UhUC7oxM/edit?usp=sharing) (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) Talking points app (https://talkingpts.org/) Y.A.M.M. (https://yamm.com/) (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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
Toni Rose is joined by Emily Persons, Research and Evaluation Manager at MCP, to discuss equitable mindsets and approaches for working with and gather data. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Elena Aguilar and Bright Morning (https://brightmorningteam.com/) MCP Teacher Research Toolkit (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/research-toolkit) Contact the MCP Research team at research@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:research@modernclassrooms.org) (mailto:research@modernclassrooms.org) Follow Emily on Twitter @emilyrpersons (https://twitter.com/emilyrpersons) 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/)
Listen to the full episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/18) On this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using instructional videos in a self-paced class, best practices for building instructional videos, and strategies educators can use to build engagement with their video lessons Show Notes Graphic on research-based best practices for instructional videos, which we were referencing during recording https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/50763268171/in/dateposted-public/ (if the image doesn't appear, click here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/shares/98F0u6)) Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) Screencast-o-matic (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) Screencastify (https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008793034-User-Guide-Getting-Started) Explain Everything (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit?usp=sharing) Edpuzzle (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing) Playposit (https://knowledge.playposit.com/article/213-building-a-bulb-in-playposit-3-0) Nearpod (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) Desmo (https://www.desmos.com/) The Cornell Note Taking System (http://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/) Follow us online and learn more: Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co) 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!
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. 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)
Listen to the full episode here (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/2) 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 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
Zach is joined by Lydia Crush to talk about their philosophy toward metacognition and reflection in their ESL Geography class, as well as how they use the MCP model to facilitate and promote metacognitive and reflective thinking.Show NotesMore info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships)Cult of Pedagogy articles and podcasts featuring MCP: How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) CoP Podcast: Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657)Lydia’s public tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pZVPIR2r05Pb5zJlbSdvFhJlFR2X0cbnt5NDtEHp0no/edit?usp=sharing)One of Lydia’s individual trackers: Unit 3 Individual Tracker & Checklist (https://docs.google.com/document/d/103KiVNo6wUB2UB-tcubuL3jkkt9qvTVveLlGiwRefto/edit?usp=sharing)Lydia’s goal setting form (daily do now) (https://forms.gle/25UiTFc6rcc8GnzD7) Lydia’s End of Unit Reflection (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQYf9Q6flmEQSURGF07fmSkSzxZn7DwL7LC50OtCoZSUekZw/viewform?usp=sf_link) MCP Learner Check-in Tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QR6k3w1WufzAYnqkyTXPLvRUAeSvFsMlo8vmpCwALgQ/copy) (and a video explaining it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y-PYLi_CgU))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 TwitterToni 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Rachel Johnson of Edugals to talk about educational technology and blended learning, motivation, and working with teachers to implement new models and techniques. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) EduGals: Website (https://edugals.com/) Podcast (https://edugals.com/podcast/) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/edugals) Todoist (https://todoist.com/) Education Podcast Network (https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/) Jamboard (https://jamboard.google.com/) Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/) UDL Guidelines (https://udlguidelines.cast.org/) Learner Variability Navigator (https://lvp.digitalpromiseglobal.org/) Connect with Rachel and EduGals: Email Edugals: info@edugals.com (mailto:info@edugals.org) Follow Edugals on Twitter @edugals (https://twitter.com/edugals) Email Rachel: rachel.johnson@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:rachel.johnson@modernclassrooms.org) Follow Rachel on Twitter @drrjohnson (https://twitter.com/dr_r_johnson) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Dr. Pooja Agarwal to discuss the benefits of retrieval practice, including several strategies and resources. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Dr. Agarwal’s book, Powerful Teaching (https://amzn.to/2EbhvYN) More from Dr. Agarwal at her website poojaagarwal.com (https://www.poojaagarwal.com/) Berklee College of Music (https://www.berklee.edu/) Dr. Agarwal's website with more resources for retrieval practice (https://www.retrievalpractice.org/why-it-works) Follow Dr. Agarwal on Twitter @retrievelearn (https://twitter.com/retrievelearn) 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/)
Zach is joined by Xiaomin Sun, a middle school Chinese teacher and collegue at DC International school, to talk about how he uses the MCP model to develop language skills as well as foster more personal connections with his students. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Becoming, by Michelle Obama (in English (https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/1524763136) and Chinese (https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Chinese-Michelle-Obama/dp/9867778448)) Making Thinking Visual (http://www.pz.harvard.edu/resources/making-thinking-visible-how-to-promote-engagement-understanding-and-independence) See, Think, Wonder (https://pz.harvard.edu/resources/see-think-wonder) See, Think, Me, We (https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/See%20Think%20Me%20We_2.pdf) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) 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/)
Zach is joined by Jennifer Stephens to discuss student motivation: the reasons why students may be unmotivated, ways we can motivate them extrinsically and intrinsically, as well as how we can leverage the MCP model to help motivate our students. Show Notes MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) MCP Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) Episode 43 of the MCP Podcast on Motivation (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/43) Google Sites (https://sites.google.com/) (and the MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pajtDESF8m5ZZu9oPVOa4Qk66zzs-sZsP7vmaxtQQuo/view#slide=id.g111b4c5e621_0_194) on using it!) Jamboard (https://jamboard.google.com/) Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation (https://www.simplypsychology.org/differences-between-extrinsic-and-intrinsic-motivation.html) Email Jennifer at jennifer.stephens@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:jennifer.stephens@modernclassrooms.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/)
Toni Rose is joined by April Williamson to talk about how she encouraged meaningful collaboration among teachers as a colleague and instructional coach. Show Notes MCP Webinars Connect with April on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-m-williamson/) and follow Digital Promise, the organization where she's working currently, on Twitter (https://twitter.com/digitalpromise) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/digitalpromise/) @digitalpromise 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/)
Zach is joined by Afton Dean to talk about how she used the model in her high school Media Production class and about using the model in creative, project-based classes more generally. Show Notes Q&A Webinar Registration Link (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sZLgLjyTRfO1abcUocXhVQ) FB Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) Final Cut Pro (https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/) Adobe Premier (https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html) CNN10 (https://www.cnn.com/cnn10) Flip (https://info.flip.com/) (formerly Flipgrid) Loom (https://www.loom.com/) Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) MCP Subtitling Tutorial (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home) Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/) Email Afton at afton.dean@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:afton.dean@modernclassrooms.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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Arpan Chokshi, who explains how he encourages and facilitates student collaboration in his AP Macroeconomics class and shares some excellent tips and activities. Show Notes Supporting Instructional Improvement and Innovation Webinar for Admin and School Leaders (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FKrlss7HTAatcm1qpccaGw) MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) Scholarship Regions (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) The MCP Edutopia video (https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning) Arpan mentions, and MCP's new Edutopia profile (https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-self-paced-learning-work-younger-kids) featuring elementary classrooms Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures (https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/research_and_rationale/330/The-Essential-5-A-Starting-Point-for-Kagan-Cooperative-Learning) Lev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (https://www.simplypsychology.org/Zone-of-Proximal-Development.html) Check out Arpan's website (https://teachereflections.com/) and connect with him on Twitter @mrchokshi (https://twitter.com/mrchokshi) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Christina Feldmann to talk about how teachers can support LGBTQ+ students. This episode contains discussions of suicide and domestic violence, which may be traumatizing for some listeners. Show Notes Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network (https://www.glsen.org/) Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students (https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/publications/best-practices-for-serving-lgbtq-students) 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/)
Catlin Tucker returns to the podcast to chat with Toni Rose about authentic collaboration and building classroom community. Join us for upcoming webinars and meetups: Screencastify Webinar (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O_lUqs0sTG2cavuvgfj51A), October 12 at 6:30pm ET Monthly Meetup (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqf-GspjMiG9KVOH4PLmmkhJpn09b-19B-), October 12 at 7pm ET Show Notes Flip (https://info.flip.com/) (formerly Flipgrid) Project Zero Thinking Routines (http://www.pz.harvard.edu/thinking-routines) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) Catlin’s blog post on collaboration while socially distancing (https://catlintucker.com/2020/06/station-rotation-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/) Canva (https://www.canva.com/) Catlin’s SEL Series (https://catlintucker.com/2022/07/social-emotional-learning-series/) The Casel Framework (https://casel.org/fundamentals-of-sel/what-is-the-casel-framework/) Catlin’s podcast episode with her graduate students (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-first-year-in-the-classroom/id1485751335?i=1000566675685) Freyer models (https://www.theteachertoolkit.com/index.php/tool/frayer-model) The 4 C’s of 21st century learning (https://catlintucker.com/2021/10/station-rotation-model/) (blog post by Catlin) 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach have some MCP updates for you, after which we tackle some great listener questions! Remember you can email us questions at podcast@modernclassrooms.org Show Notes October Updates from MCP! Oct. 1: DMCE applications Once you become DMCE, we have monthly meet ups. Oct. 17: Start of our school year virtual mentorship program School site visits: The Twin Cities, Tulsa, Louisville, and Chicago Webinars: 10/12: Using Screencastify in the Modern Classroom @6:30pm EST Meetup: 10/12: Implementer Virtual Meetup @7pm EST Twitter Chat: 10/5 at 7pm EST - always the first Wednesday of the month DMCE webinar (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/from-teacher-to-leader-becoming-a-distinguished-modern-classroom-educator) More Information on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Enroll in the October cohort of the Virtual Mentorship Program (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/) MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) Learner Daily Check In Tracker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y-PYLi_CgU) Bloom’s Taxonomy (https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/) Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) Explain Everything Webinar (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/using-explain-everything-in-the-modern-classroom) Modern Classrooms Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) Explain Everything Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit#slide=id.g1088255c1b2_0_179) Edutopia videos some MCP teachers use for BTSN: Middle/High School (https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning) Elementary School (https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-self-paced-learning-work-younger-kids) Email Toni Rose (mailto:tonirose.deanon@modernclassrooms.org) for info on presenting MCP at you school or at conferences Information on MCP PLCs)
Toni Rose is joined by Olivia Hotchkin to talk about how she implements MCP in her Kindergarten (and now 1st grade) classes, diving deep on the routines and procedures she uses to model and scaffold for students. Show Notes Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP's Edpuzzle Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.gedfc626ab8_0_167)) Michael Heggerty Phonemic Awareness (https://heggerty.org/curriculum/kindergarten/) Hubbard's Cupboard (http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/) Class Dojo (https://www.classdojo.com/) Plicker (https://get.plickers.com/) Email Olivia at olivia.hotchkin@concordschools.net (mailto:olivia.hotchkin@concordschools.net) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Becca Shea to talk about using implementing the model in an AP (Advanced Placement) setting. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy podcasts featuring MCP Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How To Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Setting Up Mastery-Based Grading In Your Classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657) Connect with Becca on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sheavillephys/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/sheavillephys) at @sheavillephys 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/)
Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about classroom routines and procedures. Show Notes Follow Catlin Online (https://catlintucker.com/): On Twitter @Catlin_Tucker (https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker) On Instagram @catlintucker (https://www.instagram.com/catlintucker) Modern Classrooms Do Nows - Edutopia (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Kate Gaskill's Discussion Bags Routine (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/teacher-tips-video-student-discussion) The Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important Matrix) (https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook, who shares some tips for teachers as well as his insight on teaching creatively, LMS organization, and building relationships with students. Show Notes Click here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/calendar/from-teacher-to-leader-becoming-a-distinguished-modern-classroom-educator) to register for our September 15th workshop on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator! Ditch That Textbook (https://ditchthattextbook.com/) Relationship Builders at Ditch That Textbook (https://ditchthattextbook.com/community-relationships) Do More with Google Classroom (https://www.amazon.com/Do-More-Google-Classroom-Difference/dp/1951600703/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=V1H5PGGD5GSM&keywords=do+more+with+google+classroom+matt+miller&qid=1607692050&sprefix=atr+usb+2100,aps,225&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=ditthatex-20&linkId=3aa42df4fece4a086fbe83c3a2ce6dd9&language=en_US) Alice Keeler (https://alicekeeler.com/) Microsoft Immersive Reader (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/learning-tools) Flip (formerly Flipgrid) (https://info.flip.com/) SEL Do Nows: Toni Rose's SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfup30-6486abZ0D6gfIY39dAt0LDLSF0RcCXeEvxHRIRJ0TA/viewform) Toni Rose's virtual SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFiu7XmyPyILR3h-YDTYbEV5cVR9B6rq2XZHDFaMECJxd7w/viewform?usp=sf_link) Edutopia article on MCP SEL Do Nows (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Follow Matt on Twitter @jmattmiller (https://twitter.com/jmattmiller) and TikTok @ditchthattextbook (https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchthattextbook) getmattsstuff.com (https://ditchthattextbook.com/join/) - free ebook, newsletter 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/)
Zach is joined by Hilary Stover to talk about how she implements the model in her elementary science class, including how she transitions into the science block, how she has students conduct experiments, and how she incorporates science demonstrations. Show Notes: Accelerate Curriculum (https://accelerate.education/) Hilary's pacing trackers: Hilary's public trackers for all subjects (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tHEEpCJJoWqVopbpibcR7a98moY7TH1p6HeVtGii4PA/edit?usp=sharing) Science (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14AqZczUA9VrNvw0Qr3-nT2N0GplnulC8RFQERqrHN9w/edit?usp=sharing) Math (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HFOfGEI39SKffp45kS4w1UWhrpOK2ClVW0Kn6oYP1Hk/edit?usp=sharing) ELA (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UiA1zl6zKc78aM97oXe2g1f3V3Qj--wUZH4tlKLtz-w/edit?usp=sharing) Writing Workshop (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Oj8_O6vk-rJo17F-inVUj6WoyKTCug1FLh5Hb053R2Y/edit?usp=sharing) Social Studies (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ttm-mZlvFktoV-vo8U2YoHap_mtsTWauQ1zpp5BsrNk/edit?usp=sharing) Sound Wands (https://musiciselementary.com/product/music-wand/) (Hilary uses them for transitioning/grabbing attention) Generation Genius (https://www.generationgenius.com/) Steam Design Challenges (https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Teaching-Press-Challenges-Resource/dp/B071HWG5PT?th=1) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Theresa Benedetto, Laurie Gustafson, and Stephanie Peel, to talk about planning and implementing the model side-by-side as a team. Show Notes The Edutopia Videos on the model (https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning) and highlighting elementary implementation (https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-self-paced-learning-work-younger-kids) Connect with Theresa, Laurie, and Steph on Twitter: @theresa_bene (https://twitter.com/theresa_bene?lang=en) @lauriegus (https://twitter.com/LaurieGus) @mspeeleng2 (https://twitter.com/MsPeelEng2) 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/)
In the kickoff episode for Season Two, Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about addressing issues and innovating in the world of education. Show Notes Catlin Tucker (https://catlintucker.com/) Follow Catlin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catlintucker/) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Deidra Fogarty about the experiences that led her to found the Black Girls Teach, and how those experiences inform the professional development her organization provides. Show Notes Black Girls Teach (https://www.blackgirlsteach.com/) Connect with Deidra: Black Girls Teach on Instagram: @blackgirlsteach (https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsteach/) Deidra on Instagram: @teachmedee (https://www.instagram.com/teachmedee/) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on screencasting with Kareem (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvQoDGvG10&t=28s) with Edutopia!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/16) 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 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Matt Hickson, Modern Classrooms' Director of Partner Transformation and former principal, to talk about how administrators and district leaders can support teachers who are implementing Modern Classrooms. Outline and Show Notes Meet Matt Ignite! Online Academy (https://ignite.dpsnc.net/home_1) Supporting Teachers as an MCP Principal Maintaining A Positive Culture Ignite Online Academy Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignite-the-future/id1618932497) (Apple Podcasts Link) Challenges Supporting MCP Teachers Flip (https://info.flip.com/) (formerly Flipgrid) Teacher Observations and Evaluations Tips and Suggestions for Administrators Information on DMCE and DMCA (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) (Distinguished Modern Classrooms Advocate credential for administrators (additional info here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7fBvt-YKGI)) Connect with Matt: Email Matt: matthew.hickson@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:matthew.hickson@modernclassrooms.org) Follow Matt on Twitter @mrhickson120 (https://twitter.com/mrhickson120) 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/)
We're taking the week off! Check back next week for a brand new episode, and make sure to check out our episodes in the coming weeks as we launch Season Two of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast. 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/)
In 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) Screencast-o-Matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/) and Modern Classroom tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) Modern Classroom resources (https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview) Modern Classroom webinars (https://modernclassrooms.org/webinars) School and District partnerships (https://modernclassrooms.org/partnerships), including Expert Consultation sessions Making Thinking Visible (http://www.pz.harvard.edu/resources/making-thinking-visible-how-to-promote-engagement-understanding-and-independence) by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics: * Chalk Talk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TgizsxHXe3tyd16uq7Lt635EEjU4hZV/view?usp=sharing) * Connect-Extend-Challenge (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YWekIUNlx93EQSNtvjQhKsi4ERaZ8ogC/view?usp=sharing) * Micro lab protocol (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1es4i1ITn7AMdefXPyQsM5O8IClcweghH/view?usp=sharing) * See, Think, Wonder (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHDQTDrYPYT_h-Ln7LKFFMPsoIdR3KIc/view?usp=sharing) * I used to think... Now I think (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tqr19wtPeAequPZEnPlvWCARTLabNCu/view?usp=sharing) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
New for Summer 2022 - ISTE Meetup! Toni Rose will be at ISTE in New Orleans from 6/26/2022 to 6/29/2022! If you're attending, please fill out this form (https://mcp-iste.paperform.co/) so she can schedule an in-person MCP meetup. In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class. Show Notes Sign up for Office Hours (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing), every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) featuring Kate and Kareem Farah Tech tools we mention: Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Peardeck (https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing) Remind (https://www.remind.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit?usp=sharing) More resources for distance learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1975EzoQ109wTv25314NukFQVrK-V5Y9dcg_HUSShRlw/edit?usp=sharing) from Modern Classrooms Daily Do Now check-in (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd32pDq566Ak2ljTv8jJSmYa6a17ifLMmf365Erezgp2uyTzQ/viewform)) Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now" Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeqDwP3vO2RcsA8GVomwPYMimjdNdXrm1Ws0hziZRG0/edit?usp=sharing) Example of a breakout-room deliverable (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6tA7tTP8byUyDe0faVZweeTyO5IXDGmtyYre9WD1-c/edit?usp=sharing) Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DOxIa3fJTdOk0Wm09NlYbg) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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!
New for Summer 2022 - ISTE Meetup! Toni Rose will be at ISTE in New Orleans from 6/26/2022 to 6/29/2022! If you're attending, please fill out this form (https://mcp-iste.paperform.co/) so she can schedule an in-person MCP meetup. Kareem is joined by Nora Barnett and Lisa Doty to discuss in detail how they plan and implement their modern classrooms, from planning and recording instructional videos, to implementing self-paced structures and mastery checks. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on Screencast Videos (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) (Kareem was the guest on this episode) MCP Exemplar Units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) Universal Design for Learning (http://udlguidelines.cast.org/) High Quality Blended Instruction: research-based best practices (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gx4v7YbJl-u8KQuG5aLSlqqhJWY1a-tgdebsG3mEZq0/edit?usp=sharing) Examples of Pacing Trackers showing lesson classification (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cv0GmP-b-cxD2lvyQ7QSfMRrt5f9jOfDQxkv8Wpm7Ms/edit?usp=sharing) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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!
Toni Rose is joined by Brittney Cairns to talk about teaching whole-class novels using MCP. Show Notes Get to know Brittney Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything you need to know about building a great screencast video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How to create a self-paced classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiu4L6G0qb4AhVTg4kEHfO_DdMQFnoECCkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2F165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom%2Fid900015782%3Fi%3D1000511976657&usg=AOvVaw3E6fEwy5W_ZGYu7p-G1fQF) Planning for teaching whole-class novels Blended learning approaches to whole-class novels Self-pacing and whole-class novels Auto-updating progress tracker template (https://mcp-tracker.paperform.co/) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com) (you guessed it) Mastery-based learning and whole-class novels Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com) Intermission: Feedback on displaying many names on a pacing tracker Erin's tracker template (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a8zjOckTgrp7Q6QVFYw5a7ZHygoAVrJs8fUubtymtTA/edit#gid=0) (names displayed horizontally) Erin's tracker explainer (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OrRujYw7tlRYipI3ywujUyRjttuWOcjKSZ7ZWOgjSIs/edit#slide=id.p) Craig's tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nA94bVB9yPT6rAbQJqHsh0N2s7y7WN7GLVWeLc9vyCw/edit#gid=1143580926) - a spreadsheet with formulas to move students' names automatically Note from Zach - try making a copy of this one and mess around with it. You'll see the magic happen when you give student an "x" on a lesson. Do note that, when everyone is on lesson 1, the names still display in a very long list that may be longer than the screen. However, as students make progress and spread across two or three lessons, the columns of names get shorter and should fit on screen. Challenges in implementing MCP in AP English On shifting from traditional to MCP Connect with Brittney On Instagram: @teachingwithbrittc (https://www.instagram.com/teachingwithbrittc/) 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/)
This 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Lindsay’s Planning Process (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1blYYz_WO_yv3GKaW3dxwujuAFGPwfUo3IPlq_cETD9s/edit?usp=sharing) Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=asc_df_1982137274/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509245866633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8952319624260916956&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007807&hvtargid=pla-908915591470&psc=1) Adding Captions to Instructional Videos (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home) The Noun Project (https://thenounproject.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/)
Kareem joins Toni Rose and Zach to wrap up our first official podcast season, which focused on self pacing! We look back on the season and discuss our takeaways, as well as giving some updates on how VSI is going and what to expect over the summer and in August when we launch our second podcast season. Thanks for listening! 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach tackle some more listener questions on our last Q&A episode of the Spring 2022 season! Topics include explaining MCP to stakeholders, classifying lessons, displaying data in a very large class, and dealing with internet outages. Show Notes Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) (From Zach: I pulled this up into the main show notes this week since we talked about it, but you can always find this link down below in the "Contact Us" section) ClassroomQ (https://classroomq.com/) Soundtrap (https://www.soundtrap.com/) Wordle (https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html) Nerdle (https://nerdlegame.com/) (like Wordle, but for math!) Globle (https://globle-game.com/) (like Wordle, but for geography!) Concord Schools (https://www.concordschools.net/) Presenting MCP (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/plcs) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Rebecca Mason and Paul O'Donoghue to talk about how self pacing has impacted their approaches to teaching as well as their students approaches to learning, and their learning outcomes. Outline and Show Notes Meet Rebecca and Paul The Edutopia Video (https://www.edutopia.org/video/student-centered-model-blended-learning) (plus MCP's new video with Edutopia (https://www.edutopia.org/video/making-self-paced-learning-work-younger-kids) featuring elementary students) Paul's Twitter: @paulodonoghue_ (https://twitter.com/paulodonoghue_) What does self pacing look like in Rebecca and Paul's classes? MCP Podcast Episode 87 - Troubleshooting Self Pacing (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/87) (with Charlie Moynahan, who mentions the "human" aspect and the "procedural" aspect of self pacing) Revisions Paul and Rebecca made to self pacing in their classes How self pacing has affected Rebecca's unique student population How self pacing has affected Paul's approach to teaching and learning Feedback from students on how self pacing has impacted their learning Data showing the impact of self pacing One piece of advice from Rebecca and Paul Rebecca and Paul's goals for the end of the year and beyond Connect with Rebecca and Paul Paul's Venmo for his student snack cabinet: paulod33 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Alison Stone, who shares tons of fascinating information on cognitive science, how it relates to classroom teaching, and how it fits in with the Modern Classrooms approach. Outline and Show Notes Get to know Alison Cult of Pedagogy episodes on MCP with Kareem Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Setting up Mastery-Based Grading in your classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657) Alison's intro to cognitive science: What is Cognitive Load Theory? | by David Weller | Medium (https://davidrweller.medium.com/what-is-cognitive-load-theory-2dc8d16150be) A decade of education theory; the rise and rise of cognitive science of learning | St. Emlyn's (https://www.stemlynsblog.org/a-decade-of-education-theory-the-rise-and-rise-of-cognitive-science-of-learning/) Graphic: Information Processing Model: Information Processing Model https://i.imgur.com/dgI3b4x.png Graphic: Cognitive Load Theory: Cognitive Load Theory https://i.imgur.com/4FceyM3.png Graphic: Water Glass Visual for CLT Water Glass Visual for CLT https://i.imgur.com/Wwx22B7.png How does MCP align with cognitive science? An advance organizer for student learning: Choke points and pitfalls in studying (https://doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fcap0000290) Choke Points and Pitfalls in Learning https://i.imgur.com/HNQeGRC.png Alison's key takeaways for teachers Alison's goals for wrapping up the school year Connect with Alison: Email Alison at alison.stone@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:alison.stone@modernclassrooms.org) Follow Alison on Twitter @alisonstonecbsd (https://twitter.com/alisonstonecbsd) More resources from Alison: Learning Scientists Podcast (https://www.learningscientists.org/podcast-episodes) 6 Powerful Learning Strategies You Must Share with Your Students (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/learning-strategies/) Brain Book Buddy (https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/09/14/color-coding-recall-attempts-to-assess-learning/) Challenge Grids (https://lovetoteach87.com/2018/01/12/retrieval-practice-challenge-grids-for-the-classroom/) Powerful Teaching (https://www.powerfulteaching.org/authors) Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide (https://www.learningscientists.org/book) Dylan Wiliam - Cognitive Load Theory (www.dylanwiliam.org) (and on Twitter @dylanwiliam (https://twitter.com/dylanwiliam)) Cognitive Load Theory in Action - the Book | Ollie Lovell (https://www.ollielovell.com/book/) Ollie Lovell: Cognitive Load Theory in Action - Mr Barton Maths Blog (http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/ollie-lovell-cognitive-load-theory-in-action/) Oliver Lovell: Planning, running a maths department and Cognitive Load Theory - Mr Barton Maths Blog (http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/oliver-lovell-planning-running-a-maths-department-and-cognitive-load-theory/) Cognitive Load Theory and What it Means for Classroom Teachers (https://researchschool.org.uk/durrington/news/cognitive-load-theory-and-what-it-means-for-classroom-teachers) 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/)
Zach is joined by Charlie Moynahan, who shares the story of how he rapidly rolled out a modern classroom and then went about troubleshooting it, and both of them share some ideas on how implementers may troubleshoot common issues that arise in self-paced classrooms. Outline and Show Notes Introducing Charlie How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom - Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Modern Classrooms Exemplars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Issues Charlie Wanted to Troubleshoot Data showing modern classrooms teachers are less stressed (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/teacher-outcomes) How Charlie Went About Troubleshooting Charlie’s original roadmap (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n9G6Znn8fAguEyGjYQXSK3CmH-trNCzTiSM_hUzNLIE/edit?usp=sharing) (the one that required troubleshooting!) Charlie’s simplified roadmap (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z4KW4-kVdF-K2j4J4BmL6pUhvaSRLVHgk6vwM48c8Lk/edit?usp=sharing) Editable roadmap template (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YMUS5ilWp82-5NxXugPloDPIHWYtMom8gxY3FKvYJKc/edit?usp=sharing) Troubleshooting with Modern Classrooms Mentees Common Self Pacing Concerns That Often Require Troubleshooting "All my students are behind" "Some of my students never do any work" "I am overwhelmed by the amount of work I need to grade" Connect with Charlie Email at charlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org (mailtocharlie.moynahan@modernclassrooms.org) Charlie's website: moynathoughts.com (https://moynathoughts.com/) 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach tackle listener questions! Topics include motivation, guided notes, collaboration, tech tools, teaching novels, and standardized tests in the context of MCP. Feedback: Class Dojo (https://www.classdojo.com/) Megan’s tracker image (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GsjlFrN-YifqbJ23L3BoXK2C6ScuET7H/view?usp=sharing) Q&A: 1. What do you do when the type of teaching you want to be doing doesn't match with the students you are working with? How do you motivate them? * Q&A Episode with Sam (who shares some great motivation tips!) (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/78) 2. What do your guided notes look like? * Guide on Guided Notes (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/guided-notes) * Retrieval Notes (https://www.retrievalpractice.org/strategies/2018/5/11/retrieve-taking) * Bloom's Taxonomy (https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/) * Toni Rose's Figurative Language Cheat Sheet (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3_scfFdfV5iy6S4qtxtT1khAM6mMJpmrOPs_SwTQAY/edit?usp=sharing) 3. What are some of your favorite tech tools? * Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) * Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) * Padlet (https://padlet.com/) * Flipgrid (https://info.flipgrid.com/) * Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) 4. How can I teach novels while self-pacing? 5. How can MCP work with standardized tests? 6. How can I add more collaboration in my class? * Jamboard (https://jamboard.google.com/) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Brandy Netherton and Pierce Woodward talk about how they use the model to facilitate the work they do in their (very different) non-traditional school settings. Outline and Show Notes Meet Brandy and Pierce The Edutopia video (plus MCP's new, elementary-focused Edutopia video) Brandy and Pierce's non-traditional teaching contexts Massachusetts Innovation Schools (https://www.doe.mass.edu/redesign/innovation/) Google Voice Self pacing in non-traditional settings Brandy's post-lesson surveys: Student view (https://forms.gle/wdMiUhEMEogAJR2r6) Make a copy (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UgBfuYePtl79rsxBqRfFU3AtylhMAkAZjR-y88ODTWQ/copy?usp=sharing) Celebrations and challenges of self pacing How students are responding to self pacing Brandy's automated solutions for keeping track of her 200+ students Sending out bulk text messages from a Google Voice number (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3flrMVqNO7) Screenshots of Brandy's automated trackers (https://drive.google.com/file/d/144sHbDKD2yxSXLQ4INl1TwIBuvTnynOY/view) Pierce's strategies for motivating his students One tip for teachers in non-traditional settings Get in touch with Brandy and Pierce Google Brandy, or find her at her blog (https://bravinlife.wordpress.com), on Twitter @bravinlife (https://twitter.com/bravinlife), and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/627925935) Find Pierce's information on his school's website (https://nlis.salemk12.org/about/meet-the-team/) Read the takeaways from today's podcast on the blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/3-tips-for-self-pacing-with-nontraditional-students) 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/)
Zach is joined by Aimee Plueger to chat about how she uses MCP in her visual art classroom and how she provides her students with creative freedom using the model. Outline and Show Notes Meet Aimee Rolling out the model mid year A typical day in Aimee’s Modern Classroom Accommodating student choice and creative freedom in Arts classes Choice based learning in the art room (https://www.arteducators.org/community/articles/257-choice-art-educators-cae) Planning projects and classifying lessons Managing materials in a visual art class Connect with Aimee Follow Aimee on Instagram @serendipitousjoyart (https://www.instagram.com/serendipitousjoyart/) Email Aimee at serendipitousjoyart@gmail.com (mailto:serendipitousjoyart@gmail.com) 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/)
This week, Zach is joined by Andrea Mahr, Beth Benavides, and John Tyler to address six common misconceptions about self pacing and self-paced classes. Outline and Show Notes Get to know Andrea, Beth, and John Andrea and Beth's previous MCP Podcast episode: Elementary Math (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/76) Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast Everything you need to know about building a great screencast video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How to create a self-paced classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657) Misconception: Self-paced classes have no deadlines Misconception: Kids do whatever they want in self-paced classes Misconception: Teachers don't teach in self-paced classes Misconception: Self-paced classes never have any full-group collaborative activities MCP Podcast episode on full-group collaborative activities: Planning for Collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10) Blooket (https://www.blooket.com/) Gimkit (https://www.gimkit.com/) Misconception: Students lack the skills to self pace effectively Misconception: Students can never collaborate since they're working on different things Connect with Andrea, Beth, and John Connect with John by email (mailto:john.tyler@modernclassrooms.org) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007430710418) Connect with Beth by email (mailto:elizabeth.benavides@modernclassrooms.org) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/500513699/) Connect with Andrea by email (mailto:andrea.l.mahr@gmail.com) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074/user/1595700020/) 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach tackle feedback and questions! For this month, we have feedback on different teaching contexts and physical vs. digital trackers, and questions on structuring breaking up work time in class, instilling a sense of urgency, and structuring units. Outline and Show Notes Feedback Zach's anonymized pacing tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing) Breaking up work time Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Pomodoro technique (https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique)(and a great online pomodoro timer (https://pomofocus.io/)!) Keeping Modern Classrooms Fun Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Quizziz (https://quizizz.com/) Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/) What to do while kids are watching videos and taking notes? Dan Boudreaux on the MCP Podcast (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/11) Struggling with students who aren't working in class How many lessons in a unit? 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/)
Zach is joined by Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Shafer, both TOSAs who work with teachers, to talk about how MCP principles can be applied when working with adult learners. Outline and Show Notes Intro Cult of Pedagogy articles and podcasts featuring Kareem: How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) CoP Podcast: Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657) The settings in which Elizabeth and Kathleen work with adult learners UDL - Universal Design for Learning (https://udlguidelines.cast.org/) Balancing supports and independence when working with adults Five E’s (https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/the-5-es-of-inquiry-based-learning/) Using a Pacing Tracker with Adults Employing deadlines when working with adults Differentiating with adults - how do you support learners who fall behind? Differentiating for adult learners who work quickly and pull ahead How to give your next summative a makeover (https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/how-to-give-your-next-summative-a-udl-makeover) Anything else to share? Perusall (https://perusall.com/) Canvas studio quizzes (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Studio/How-do-I-create-a-Canvas-Studio-video-quiz/ta-p/1682) Secondary MCP tracker sheets (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UzHMRZnZeO0Fbm-xrwHPRmIrOXParDzI5fOVcKGBQfg/edit?usp=sharing) Elementary BUILD slides (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KE7BEWfSrbyb95oTzxedMDwvhJDVEZLvwxY5yqzigIA/edit?usp=sharing) Connect with Elizabeth and Kathleen Reach Elizabeth @elizanntechtosa (https://twitter.com/elizanntechtosa) on Twitter, and email her at elizabeth.armstrong@svusd.org (mailto:elizabeth.armstrong@svusd.org) Reach Kathleen @shaferkshaferk (https://twitter.com/shaferkshaferk) on Twitter, and email her at kathleen.shafer@svusd.org (mailto:kathleen.shafer@svusd.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/)
Zach is joined by Kareem to talk about why summer is an important time for planning and innovations, how educators can engage with MCP over the summer through the Virtual Summer Institute, and a few other updates. Read a recap of this episode here (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/using-summer-to-transform-your-teaching) Read a transcript of this episode here (https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images/podcasts/transcripts/a/ae516375-daf3-46a5-a06b-3ad8ec67c528/episodes/3/35b8e229-812e-4932-a49d-86494a9d3e31/transcript.txt) Outline and Show Notes Planning, innovating, and recharging over the summer MCP's new animated, student-facing explainer video (https://youtu.be/vtylYUZ3fks) Using the summer to plan for a Modern Classroom Updates on Virtual Summer Institute 2022 Virtual Summer Institute 2022 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) Scholarship opportunities (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) for VSI and the virtual mentorship program Application deadlines for Virtual Summer Institute: Session 1: Applications due 4/11 Session 2: Applications due 5/3 Session 3: Applications due 5/27 Summer ideas for teachers who have already completed VSI or the virtual mentorship program TextExpander (https://textexpander.com/) - the snipped tool Zach mentioned (great for giving common feedback!) Some new resources and updates from MCP and the podcast Modern Classrooms at a Glance (https://discover.modernclassrooms.org/) A few of the podcast recaps from previous episodes (this episode's recap and transcript will be available in a few days): Episode 79 - Opening and Closing Routines recap (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/podcast-recap-opening-and-closing-routines) and transcript (https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images/podcasts/transcripts/a/ae516375-daf3-46a5-a06b-3ad8ec67c528/episodes/2/2d807fb1-f1c4-4de6-853d-caef619f8dd5/transcript.txt) Episode 78 - February Feedback and Q&A recap (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog/podcast-recap-feedback-and-qa-for-february-2022) and transcript (https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images/podcasts/transcripts/a/ae516375-daf3-46a5-a06b-3ad8ec67c528/episodes/e/e6ee2712-d078-4c0d-abaf-2841f6569b0c/transcript.txt) Check the Modern Classrooms Blog (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/blog) for more recaps a few days after each episode publishes 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss using opening and closing routines to streamline classroom activities in both in-person and virtual/hybrid classes. Outline and Show Notes Intro - Meet Jess MCP Podcast episode 73 (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73) (with Sarah, Jess' teacher bestie!) Opening routines Daily Goal Sheet on IG (https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link) SEL Do Now IG (https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZdlTsu6ti/?utm_medium=copy_link) Toni Rose’s In-Person SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfup30-6486abZ0D6gfIY39dAt0LDLSF0RcCXeEvxHRIRJ0TA/viewform) Toni Rose’s Opening Slides (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yk6LBC4F1qgCdQGOMBHnri6CuUbwysVkqSWMvoZ9T6s/edit?usp=sharing) (this was updated daily) Introducing and tweaking opening routines Closing routines Weekly email template to caregivers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1972GUGFkJnQqy439uRwEMioM_QIN7hM_W6o5c_VqjJo/edit?usp=sharing) Virtual/Hybrid opening and closing routines Toni Rose’s Virtual SEL Do Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFiu7XmyPyILR3h-YDTYbEV5cVR9B6rq2XZHDFaMECJxd7w/viewform?usp=sf_link) More Tips from Jess Jess' Goals for the rest of the school year Connect with Jess Email Jess (mailto:jessica.bille@modernclassrooms.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/)
Zach is joined by Sam to cover some listener feedback and tackle questions on self-pacing as well as reporting mastery grades, managing mastery checks and video production time, and motivating students in a self-paced class. Outline and Show Notes Intro Edgenuity (https://www.edgenuity.com/) Feedback: Guardrails Feedback: Different data points Zach’s blog post on automatically tracking time since a student’s previous submission (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/more-data-to-track-elapsed-time-since-a-students-last-submission) Mastery-Based Grading and Grade Reporting Remind Me (https://www.remind.com/) Suggested Due Dates for Self Pacing Keeping Up with the Tracker Motivating Students in Self-Paced Classes Finding Time to Produce Videos Connect with Sam Email Sam (mailto:samantha.kooncegaines@modernclassrooms.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://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/)
This week, Zach is joined by Amy Azaroff and Jesse Buck to talk about implementing Modern Classrooms in the secondary context - from middle to high school - and the unique opportunities and limitations we have when we teach older students. Outline and Show Notes Meet Amy and Jesse What Makes Secondary Modern Classrooms Unique? A Day in a Secondary Modern Classroom Big Ideas Math (https://www.bigideasmath.com/BIM/login) SEL Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Jen Giffen (https://linktr.ee/virtualgiff) (the sketch-noting teacher Amy mentioned) - @virtualgiff (https://twitter.com/VirtualGiff?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) on Twitter Classroom Q (https://classroomq.com/) Teaching Multiple Sections Balancing teaching content and self-pacing Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/) Blooket (https://www.blooket.com/) One Note (https://www.onenote.com/?public=1) MCP Podcast episode on Unit Zero (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/53) Tips and Tricks Screen recording in powerpoint (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-screen-in-powerpoint-0b4c3f65-534c-4cf1-9c59-402b6e9d79d0) Connect with Jesse and Amy Email Jesse at jesse.buck@concordschools.net (mailto:jesse.buck@concordschools.net) or connect with him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jesse.w.buck) Connect with Amy @azaroffclass on Twitter (https://twitter.com/azaroffclass) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/azaroffclass/) MCP Microsoft Users Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcpmug) 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://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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Andrea Mahr and Beth Benavides to talk about how and why they implement MCP in their elementary math classes, as well as some other tips and ideas for elementary educators in general. Outline and Show Notes Introductions Kareem’s guest episodes on Cult of Pedagogy podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Building A Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How To Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) How MCP Looks in Elementary Math Some of Andrea’s trackers: Clue Themed Game Board (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1oYhpOuYowpsJI4jxPwp0p2aw1Zm-CXuHXUr9lWgR3u8/edit?usp=sharing) Nintendo Themed Game Board (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1HDQHicjNuQRrVnj59B3UOZ-rmWBg9WCQ-c4WKLsumLY/edit?usp=sharing) Public Pacing Tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GKymSOn20Bn5mTMFweT2s8lxq1DKWi8_scF9eiQo7Tk/edit?usp=sharing) and video explanation (https://youtu.be/Vl7Q8BNnbtI) Some of Beth’s Trackers: Game Boards for Adding Large Numbers (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1dDFh561xkLTsGOeYl5VdlOFlJtydxggCRvep0scuHFE/edit?usp=sharing)and Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YgpbGH7T1wwV9I02C9nFr83FSyc5o4mMrJy41a6HnZs/edit?usp=sharing) Public Trackers for Adding Large Numbers (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YgpbGH7T1wwV9I02C9nFr83FSyc5o4mMrJy41a6HnZs/edit?usp=sharing) and Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1exMbEzxvvXBwzr59wcPKOcjd_w0X3UEu6f7betkh8DY/edit?usp=sharing) Quizziz (https://quizizz.com/) IXL (https://www.ixl.com/) Challenges and Celebrations Prerequisite Skills Gamification Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/) Connect with Andrea and Beth: Email Andrea (mailto:andrea.l.mahr@gmail.com) Email Beth (mailto:elizabeth.benavides@modernclassrooms.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/)
This week, Zach is joined by Emily Johb, Dave Read, and Karla McEachern to talk about a wide variety of tools they use to facilitate self-pacing in their Modern Classrooms. Show Notes Presenting Self-Pacing to Students The Progress Tracker: Our Primary Tool for Self-Pacing Auto-updating tracker (https://mcp-tracker.paperform.co/) Karla’s game board, group tracker, and student-facing trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OUQ0GHW-T_zwbloWiWM_IGQMLfTgFwp7oI3JFV8UjSE/edit?usp=sharing) MCP Podcast episode on self pacing in elementary (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/73) Zach’s anonymized pacing tracker template (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing) Emily’s student tracker (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUBdFxBNP5zyg9YmNLRrhOaEQn7gJu6fz1P6YFOUK_0/edit?usp=sharing) Emily's Gameboard tracker (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MzVX_Ne2F9SRyEWdeVEOr0I6pJ4e-GeK/view?usp=sharing) Emily’s Teacher Tracker (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kVuEk4DjPN1niIjeCArYnFcQUmWhJUvYCWAsm5uWe3o/edit?usp=sharing) The LMS as a Tool for Self Pacing Zach’s Google Classroom Classwork page (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cTzf62pWThlv1EqdKtHXD_BjlEJulgNaHl_t4snuUsc/edit?usp=sharing) Karla’s Google Classroom Classwork page (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qdp5s0nwKJPcm-vkZ_uWQX2NwrPOCJ_aNcjwYJ_dzjo/edit?usp=sharing) (Book Club Unit) Lesson Classifications as a Self-Pacing Tool MCP Podcast episode on Lesson Classifications (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/47) Daily Routines for Self-Pacing Karla’s expert board Grades as a Self-Pacing Tool Ungrading - Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) (https://wvupressonline.com/ungrading) by Susan Blum Tools We Use When Students Fall Behind Using YAMM to send automated progress reports to families (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) 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://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/)
Zach is joined by a surprise guest to tackle listener feedback and answer your questions in this season's first Q&A/Feedback episode. Show Notes Feedback Andrea's tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y0UbHYH9Xdf3PgRM8w3qw8jMGMlNBfYjiS-KQJZOBgs/edit?usp=sharing) (a mix of a game board and a spreadsheet) Sarah's checklist-type tracker (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kl7YV6nUTOBjuY5hQAaa2TMyilc9hBXBNPrnNAJX8bk/edit) Hillary's subject-specific individual trackers Math (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1N8JTZXrsDl2A8tb16cIT6pCH0dEAR3O6v_jzeoufQ4w/edit?usp=sharing) Social Studies (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YTO6P-35bzRz1tHkZdcupcqTW7NB8jM675EWKUS1Y5o/edit?usp=sharing) Science (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/188VVZC7ov5M1nHBtDH3b_RCfz-tMtkuWAPC4EOqPfWg/edit?usp=sharing) ELA (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vC9dpiQO4y2H6jCivx0-uEkBeXQm75QQUvdMY0fexM/edit?usp=sharing) Q&A: Motivating students to complete aspire-to's Pros and cons of digital/physical trackers Zach's digital (spreadsheet based) progress tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing) Automating emails to families with Yet Another Mail Merge (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) What do you consider one lesson? How do you combat cheating? What's the difference between a pacing tracker and a grade book? 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://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/)
Toni Rose is joined by MCP Mentors Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to talk about how they implement and manage self-pacing in their Elementary (1st and 5th grade) classrooms. Outline and Show Notes Get to Know Calla and Sarah Calla and Sarah's School Contexts Thought Process on Implementing Self-Pacing Intermission: VSI and Scholarships Virtual Summer Institute 2022 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) MCP Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) One Challenge and One Success One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer Impact of MCP (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/impact-overview) (with some of the graphics Calla mentioned) Connect with Calla on Twitter @teachcmiller (https://twitter.com/teachcmiller) 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://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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Evin Jarrett, a Middle School CTE teacher, to chat about how he integrates MCP into his classes, both in person and virtually. Show Notes Evin's videos on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE03Po6pVyvfbwIKr4tXTJQ) - Mayfair CTE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD5UqOLNJ-0) - Started from the... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14kCCRVObmE) - How to Join Copper Tubing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=fEPIdEg7vJM&feature=youtu.be) Connect with Evin: - Instagram: @mrjarrett_constructiontech (https://www.instagram.com/mrjarrett_constructiontech/) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ev.jay.1/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_transition=0&show_community_review_changes=0) 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://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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Meg McGregor, Director of Virtual Mentorship at MCP, to kick off our first podcast season on Self-Pacing by establishing what we mean when we talk about self pacing and navigating some particular challenges and best practices. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/18) 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://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/)
This week, Toni Rose shares some updates on what's coming in 2022; she's also joined by Allison Vanterpool to talk about MCP Scholarship opportunities, and then she and Zach provide some updates on the podcast itself. Show Notes Refer an Educator (https://modernclassrooms.org/refer) MCP Scholarships (https://modernclassrooms.org/scholarships) 2022 Virtual Summer Institute (check back on Monday, 1/03, for this link) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) 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://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/)
This week, Toni Rose is joined by Eric Gustafsson, a high school social studies teacher in Sweden and a mentee currently enrolled in the Virtual Mentorship Program, who shares his perspective on implementing the model. Show Notes MCP Featured in Cult of Pedagogy: * Building Screencast Videos (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) * Creating Self-Paced Classrooms (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) * Setting up Mastery-Based Grading (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/mastery-based-grading/) PISA - Programme for International Student Assessment (https://www.oecd.org/pisa/) Eric’s video on planning (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xXa3gFcuEeOOOCm5avMYGaVQjwVyh8cf/view) 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 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Mohsina Patel, a school leader in Zambia, to talk about the benefits she's seen from the MCP model for students and how she's supported her teaching staff to develop and grow their implementation of the model as well. Show Notes The original Edutopia Video (https://modernclassrooms.org/) (and check out our new video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvQoDGvG10&t=28s) with Edutopia as well!) Information on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Visible thinking (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X) 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 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by the 8th grade team at Durham Public Schools' Ignite! Online Academy to talk about using the MCP model to deliver high-quality instruction entirely online. Show Notes Ignite! Online Academy (https://www.dpsnc.net/domain/1922) Project Based Learning (https://www.pblworks.org/) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) (and check out our new video with Edutopia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvQoDGvG10&t=28s) as well!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Weekly Grids (by subject (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajxxSNwgVRn_8kBCxUl_pmjaxEk4yFmNNvv537ZoIJE/edit?usp=sharing)) Public Progress Tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/107JjHyQ6gxKjysAxU0am31k5RQzhv_VW_5CUOidQ6Hk/edit?usp=sharing) Peardeck (https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Calendly (https://www.calendly.com/) Narrative Writing Self Facing Pacing Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LPQws7xO9hrZZTEO0lZsqh8fY3LNEwqsLQyNxPpGVX8/view) Stretch vs Stress (https://thewellbeingthesis.org.uk/foundations-for-success/stress/stretch-v-stress/) Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate (https://www.edutopia.org/article/discover-discuss-demonstrate-using-inquiry-based-learning-keep-students-engaged) Five E Model for Inquiry-Based Learning (https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/the-5-es-of-inquiry-based-learning/) 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 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Michael Molnar, of Lynn Public Schools, to talk about how the district's partnership with MCP came to be, how it's implemented, and what may be to come. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on screencasting with Kareem (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MvQoDGvG10&t=28s) with Edutopia!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/16) 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 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/)
Kareem joins Toni Rose to talk about teacher leadership opportunities for Modern Classrooms implementors. Show Notes Join the MCP community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) Write an article for Modern Classrooms (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/write-an-article) Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Screencast-o-Matic (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit#slide=id.gb3994686bd_0_117)) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) 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/)
Zach is joined by Janelle Meisenheimer and Sarah Gershon to talk about the unique considerations of implementing the MCP model in Health and P.E. classes. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy - Kareem on Screencasting (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) MCPodcast episode on performing arts (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/62) Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit#slide=id.gb6c3796b0e_2_65)) Screencastify (https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008793034-User-Guide-Getting-Started) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1brBLavyxBTrzhL_ldLZmteRGTT-4pQFjigTXCSl2MzQ/edit#slide=id.g101c8e257d2_0_198)) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by special education teachers Khadejah Scott and Noah Beigalmacher to discuss how the model facilitates many common accomodations while providing other built-in supports for students with IEP's and 504's. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 61: Backwards Planning (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/61) Read180 (https://www.hmhco.com/programs/read-180-universal#overview) MCP Podcast Episode 10: Collaboration via Full-Group Activities (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10) MCP Podcast Episode 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/4) 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/)
Zach is joined by a panel of performing arts teachers - Karis Sloss, Katherine Lewiston, and Sam Boerboom - to talk about their unique and diverse approaches to implementing the MCP model in their dance, drama, and band classes. Show Notes Juliet Hess - The Docile Chorister (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282196239_Docile_choristers_and_the_choir_machine_A_search_for_agency_in_choir) SmartMusic (https://www.smartmusic.com/) Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing)) Flipgrid (https://info.flipgrid.com/) An example video from Karis: Theme Based Stimuli Choreographer's Tool (https://youtu.be/RSbYt73T4Kg) An example lesson from Katherine (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MrXXDeGXO_f0Hum_bBt00dx5iErr000OY5bvWeIRtdE/edit#slide=id.p) Sam’s game board (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P530qQ2zjVufyXmTGu0S1f2VcD4b_qWxgbpdSyc7JDk/edit?usp=sharing) 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/)
This 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Lindsay’s Planning Process (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1blYYz_WO_yv3GKaW3dxwujuAFGPwfUo3IPlq_cETD9s/edit?usp=sharing) Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=asc_df_1982137274/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509245866633&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8952319624260916956&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007807&hvtargid=pla-908915591470&psc=1) Adding Captions to Instructional Videos (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home) The Noun Project (https://thenounproject.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/)
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/)
In our first "Teacher Feature" episode, Toni Rose is joined by Karen Simms and Stacey Eyler to talk about their implementation of the model, benefits they've seen in using the model, and how they've adapted it to the unique grading considerations of the IB Middle Years Program. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Episodes on Instructional Video Creation (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) and Self-Pacing (https://cultofpedagogy.libsyn.com/158-how-to-create-a-self-paced-classroom) Evidence of Learning Levels used for Mastery Checks (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKWa2sMkHSDGB2L_uXABl6FJs8D934j20IF2vC_ZtQg/edit?usp=sharing) Sample Mastery Check for Individuals and Societies (https://docs.google.com/document/d/13RDCFYJ7p2utECO_kwekovYi1GoVZeUGZMMOgV4vD8k/edit?usp=sharing) Knowing and Understanding Rubric Year 3 Individuals and Societies (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NNgMp2UJPjjIBBiZM-H7g0FyjYukmteWPaTEsQtbAC4/edit?usp=sharing) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Aimee Yocom to discuss how the model helps teachers to support students who are absent (whether once, occasionally, or frequently) by providing equitable access to our teaching, as well as how the model eases the burden of teacher absences. Show Notes Follow Aimee on Twitter (https://twitter.com/CrazyMSTeacher) Edutopia Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Webinar: Supporting Absent Students (https://youtu.be/ptQO3bVEUkQ) Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/460285347875074) 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/)
Zach is joined by Shane Donovan and Bernadette DeSario, both experienced AP teachers, to discuss how they manage the dense, advanced content of these classes and how they see their role in preparing students for the exam in addition to life after the exam. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode - Learning from Team Teachers in Australia (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/14) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Megan Remmel and Jocelyn Hieatzman, both veteran teachers who came to the MCP model after many years of traditional teaching, to talk about why they chose to reinvent their classes and the benefits of the model for all teachers, new and veteran alike. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators Credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) MCP Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Chauncy Foreman and Anna Gosling to talk about their experience implementing the model in their first few years of teaching and to discuss why the model is beneficial for those new to the profession. 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/)
This week, Toni Rose is joined by Lisa Doty to talk about how they respond to teachers, students, and stakeholders who have concerns about the MCP model. They address some common misconceptions and answer a few questions from teachers who have concerns about particular aspects of the model. Show Notes Empower Students’ Families with Modern Classrooms (https://mcprevised.squarespace.com/blog/empower-students-families-with-modern-classrooms?fbclid=IwAR0_d3rCOtvdI9qWfMTyYapvStwadSqSgZN2x75QJ22jvyYuS2OliWdBX-c) QR Code Generator (https://www.qr-code-generator.com/) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Bloom’s Taxonomy (https://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-is-blooms-taxonomy-a-definition-for-teachers/) Toni Rose’s Progress Tracker Example (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xeLwnD_1uOroX-jQE3WdAzVq6phfT8GzU7VMh7Mwkzk/edit?usp=sharing) Hattie’s Research (https://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning-achievement/) 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/)
Toni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines. Show Notes Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/18bwBGdE0Mfv5bXgOKi1EiTDgfCcNa5zY0z1sSryUAsU/edit) Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms: Episode #1: Unit 0 (https://youtu.be/DOBepbKk_Is) Marissa’s Classroom (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PSLVCDFJN5_vn6vAhcIb-oW0UX7LVL2k/view?usp=sharing) Johns Hopkins research data on MCP (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eHVDlBCRuObRCJixpz-FaXiec-0QlwGf/view) Unit 0 One pager (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y4Dzk3WAnq6WpklllbyRQykt9z_gFISI4BZlUE8vZqo/edit?usp=sharing) Family intro email (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1utfOMecEPm9BTV7Cn9NxdDWvgF_xyQxcYE1Wh1Nwijc/edit?usp=sharing) Unit 0 Reflection (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt1Yq1InBJCd0s8gxxasuyBCkzg6ALoCyqsL186Nr1Ib7d8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) Unit 0, Lesson 1 (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CxGkwPtwEgmEXtlwd0qD-2R63fE0pvzHGheANcSCL7Q/edit?usp=sharing) Family Communication Toolkit (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXhKgdvi1QfDR8m8Ow0YVpdBq2y8RQ589GUOqOEsDp8/edit?usp=sharing) Icebreaker Ideas (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HiJs4x32ndpVQHFhjxiUZvtb1mZPKM25zBPuuHLU4bg/edit#slide=id.p): * Follow the Directions Activity (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wTJomsZe8DfWU_Dwrybof-k9Ace-bZT9cwxHp5T3Qe0/edit?usp=sharing) * I am From Poem (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1830ckWM3bKuFuhE3bmfyDZS6HyHskiN8IhMnsC0cY-4/edit) Unit 0: Slide Development Template (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gyLx3VYItficSqsKle9JHArLtiQiz1hDCpPFHv7aAnc/edit?usp=sharing) Adding ten minutes of reading time dramatically changes levels of print exposure (https://www.scilearn.com/wp-content/uploads/add-ten-minutes-of-reading.pdf) 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 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) 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/)
Kate and Zach chat with Cheyenne Dickson about sharing the MCP model with stakeholders, including both communicating with students and families as well as explaining our teaching model to colleagues and administrators. Show Notes Zach’s pacing tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing)(anonymized version) YAMM (https://yamm.com/) Zach’s YAMM blog post (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) Students & Screen time: research-based guidance from Modern Classrooms (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uybcejRZwZ0AdWpmtGhlbwSOB9iZafGf/view) Resource for student-led communication with families (https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1Ord96rDgtoFfKWex-G_e1okxBiVustlZxmKJPlGSNRg/edit) Handout for classroom visitors (https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1vv7l4cYqZqmIfjfS9fCiZDvq5I82m4m6sZd13IZTq1Q/copy) Language for syllabi or course overviews (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1W6eplsv6Ur0uLtLDshJjATthyqicdMXw-CifjzYm7KA/edit?usp=sharing) 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 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/)
For the third installment in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by James Francis, CEO of Screencastify, to discuss Screencastify's growth in the education space and its responsive approach to its growing user base of educators. Show Notes Screencastify (https://www.screencastify.com/) and its products: Record (https://www.screencastify.com/products/screen-recorder) Edit (https://www.screencastify.com/products/video-editor) Submit (https://www.screencastify.com/products/submit) Johns Hopkins MCP Study Results (https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/62810) 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 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/)
In this episode of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast, Kate is joined by Demi Lager to discuss the versatility of the instructional model for in-person and distance learning. Show Notes Kahoot (https://kahoot.it/) Demi’s trackers (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XUsvp5pYMHWPp86YRgpM1YujuXqxWEZJMxRsJClb4ro/edit?usp=sharing) Demi’s Twitter: @demilager (https://twitter.com/demilager) Demi’s “I need a check" board (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPCL1Qv12eloqThOK2GVhjRoBuZBgG1IQWrluv2OPVE/edit?usp=sharing) Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? (https://www.beverlydanieltatum.com/published-works/) by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain (https://crtandthebrain.com/book/) by Zaretta Hammond Successful Zoom Breakout Rooms (https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/news/successful-breakout-rooms-zoom) 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 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/)
Toni Rose and Zach field more of your questions on topics relating to rolling out the model at the beginning of the year, meaningful mastery checks on topics learned by rote, and using rubrics. Show Notes Submit Questions for Q&A Episodes (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) MCP Podcast Episode #4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/4) (Toni Rose's first appearance on the MCP podcast) MCP Podcast Episode #48: Building Equitable Classrooms (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/48) (Toni Rose's first appearance as co-host) Bloom’s Taxonomy (https://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-is-blooms-taxonomy-a-definition-for-teachers/) Quizziz (https://quizizz.com/) Quizlet (https://quizlet.com/) Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms Project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOBepbKk_Is) 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 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
Kareem is joined by Toni Rose Deanon, who will be joining the podcast as a cohost! They discuss the importance of building equitable classrooms, what it means to teach equitably, and how the model facilities and reinforces equitable teaching practices. Show Notes Elena Aguilar - Coaching for Equity (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51158963-coaching-for-equity) SEL Do Nows - Kate's (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) and Toni Rose's (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeFiu7XmyPyILR3h-YDTYbEV5cVR9B6rq2XZHDFaMECJxd7w/viewform) Canvas: how to hide students' names when grading (https://help.canvas.yale.edu/m/55452/l/914647-anonymous-grading) QR Code Generator (https://www.qr-code-generator.com/) Headphone Splitters (https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-and-Headphone-Splitter/dp/B000067RC4?th=1) Donors Choose (https://www.donorschoose.org/) 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
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/)
Zach is joined by Monte Woodard and Sarah Moon to discuss their approaches to lesson classifications (must-do, should-do, and aspire-to-do lessons) and how the different types of lessons facilitate self-pacing, access to content, and mastery-based grading. Show Notes Edpuzzle Self-Paced Classroom Certification (https://go.edpuzzle.com/selfpaced.html) (Monte is highlighted in Practice #1) The Five-E's (https://bscs.org/bscs-5e-instructional-model/) 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 The Modern Classroom Project (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/)
In 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. Show Notes 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-Headphone-Audio-Splitter/dp/B000067RC4/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=splitter+headphone&qid=1626207188&sr=8-5) Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing) Ask MCP (https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/rec/share/XNe4D5VPi35TVRTLfOZxj_V-ssYLA7bOsNnqQjAT9WIaoSSphs-lGCrXlKNbo4zO.CjIkdx6AlDyJ7Oln) 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 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/)
This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor. Game board pacing trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/view) MCP LMS Tutorials: * Canvas (https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fcanvas-guide%2Fhome&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEYEdKCfFhdr7k_n5xaFkCy1M_tOQ) * Google Classroom (https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fmodernclassrooms.org%2Fg-classroom-guide%2Fhome&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEfe7F_2OQAsmHYJ7GAGfrCIpvK2Q) * Schoology (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home) * Seesaw (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing) Hyperdocs (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hyperdocs/) 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 The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Free 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/)
In our 7th Q&A episode, Kareem and Zach field more questions from the MCP community on practice activities vs. mastery checks, creating instructional videos, and beginning-of-class routines. Show Notes Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) (and MCP tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit#slide=id.gb6c3796b0e_2_65)) Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/home) (and MCP tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit#slide=id.gb3994686bd_0_117)) Zach's MCP Zoom Recording Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb6QFnIpl38) Edutopia Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Edutopia Article on Daily Goal Setting Do-Nows (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) YAMM (https://yamm.com/) - Yet Another Mail Merge Zach’s Blog Post on Automating Emails with YAMM (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) 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 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/)
This 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 (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) The Internationals Network (https://www.internationalsnetwork.org/) Edutopia Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Self-Determination Theory (https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/addressing-our-needs-maslow-hierarchy-lori-desautels) 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 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/)
This 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Progress Trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vs68Jd7yu0srJLz2zMTLLb0EFcw0BJqQ6F8EnIfVZo/view) The Warm Demander (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/warm-demander-equity-approach-matt-alexander) 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 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/)
In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. 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! Mastery based grading: what does the research say? (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoPmcMs9ITVZXLcUy9iCKQweXeV-qcq-RpN6loeCoJI) Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmkCm5wgpTOfmi6qtz8iy_bGQBXRZCQyxX2UhUC7oxM/edit?usp=sharing) (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) Talking points app (https://talkingpts.org/) Y.A.M.M. (https://yamm.com/) (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 (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 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/39) Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP (https://modernclassrooms.org/impact), as well as the Johns Hopkins Report (https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/62810) Kareem mentioned Edutopia Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Exemplar units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XMlyYb0hGJqtU8mI6pBhZj0DpeYerhbuWHYvqHAPyY/edit?usp=sharing) PLC Resources (https://modernclassrooms.org/plcs) School and District Partnerships (https://modernclassrooms.org/partnerships) 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 The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://wwwlearn.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/)
This week, Kareem chats with MCP implementors and mentors Amanda Arbuckle (https://twitter.com/arbucklesclass) and Noah Beigelmacher about the lessons they've learned in their first year teaching with the model. Show Notes Backwards planning (Understanding By Design) (https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/understanding-by-design/) Eduprotocols (https://www.amazon.com/EduProtocol-Field-Guide-Student-Centered-Possibilities/dp/194644460X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LWQR0AX68GCW&dchild=1&keywords=eduprotocols&qid=1622317253&s=books&sprefix=edurp%2Cstripbooks%2C156&sr=1-1) Making Thinking Visible (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X) Flipped Classroom (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-pro-and-con-mary-beth-hertz) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Game Board Pacing Trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/view) 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 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/)
Zach is joined by a DC International School colleague, Alexa Arboleda, to talk about their recent return to in-person learning, some of the challenges it has presented and some of the benefits they've found to being back in the building with students. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Urban Teachers (https://urbanteachers.org/) Weather check do now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Alexa’s game board (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12oDKXAHFCoS2jk9SiHxDeXVT3iv4u4OhsyNM8kCR5UI/edit?usp=sharing) 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 The Modern Classroom Project (https://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/)
For the second episode in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by Quim Sabria (https://twitter.com/quimsabria?lang=en), cofounder and CEO of Edpuzzle, to discuss their approaches to educational change and share thoughts about the future of instruction. Show Notes Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and MCP Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Edpuzzle on Social Media: * Twitter (https://twitter.com/edpuzzle) * Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/edpuzzle/?hl=en) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/edpuzzle/) * Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/edpuzzle/) Edpuzzle’s Blog (https://blog.edpuzzle.com/) Edpuzzle's Self-Paced Classroom Microcredential (https://go.edpuzzle.com/selfpaced.html) (brought to you by MCP!) 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 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Teaching ELA in a Modern Classroom webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IvrTbPWAAE&t=3074s) Manga Classics (https://www.mangaclassics.com/titles) - Alicia's source for graphic novel and manga versions of novels Flipgrid (https://info.flipgrid.com/) Game board pacing tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HkIaUYHbLIv0s1d7Xp05zX15gckTeQ5erF2XqZdP2-A/copy) Nearpod (https://nearpod.com/) and Modern Classroom tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) 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 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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
Kareem and Zach field questions from listeners on handling ungraded assignments, structures for supporting kids outside the classroom, and potential red flags that may indicate the need to refine one’s implementation of the model, among other topics. Show Notes Submit a question for us to answer on a future episode! (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) Edutopia video (https://youtu.be/zrR-KIoggf4) Teacher tips video about discussion bags (https://modernclassrooms.org/blog/2021/4/5/teacher-tips-video-student-discussion) MCP Podcast episode on data-driven instruction and pacing/progress trackers (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/34) Zach’s blog post on automating parent communication with YAMM (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/Kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/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 (who this week had to record away from home, and apologizes for his audio quality!): @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) Screencast-o-Matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/) and Modern Classroom tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) Modern Classroom resources (https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview) Modern Classroom webinars (https://modernclassrooms.org/webinars) School and District partnerships (https://modernclassrooms.org/partnerships), including Expert Consultation sessions Making Thinking Visible (http://www.pz.harvard.edu/resources/making-thinking-visible-how-to-promote-engagement-understanding-and-independence) by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics: * Chalk Talk (https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TgizsxHXe3tyd16uq7Lt635EEjU4hZV/view?usp=sharing) * Connect-Extend-Challenge (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YWekIUNlx93EQSNtvjQhKsi4ERaZ8ogC/view?usp=sharing) * Micro lab protocol (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1es4i1ITn7AMdefXPyQsM5O8IClcweghH/view?usp=sharing) * See, Think, Wonder (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHDQTDrYPYT_h-Ln7LKFFMPsoIdR3KIc/view?usp=sharing) * I used to think... Now I think (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12tqr19wtPeAequPZEnPlvWCARTLabNCu/view?usp=sharing) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week, we're joined by Allura Pfeister to talk about how we monitor self-pacing, diving deep on the strategies and types of progress trackers we've used in our elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Co-hosted by Kate and Zach Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute (https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) Submit a question for a future Q&A Episode here! (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) Show Notes Allura’s student-facing tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pbyx6XUrAhV9uhEAKRpq3E6qbGLX8QSvPblAol6CyG4/copy) Zach’s public-facing tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit#gid=0) Kate’s public-facing tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1a2m9ykO15EyrtGvNX0HI791itFkc5J8J/copy) Kate’s Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Zach’s YAMM blog post (https://www.learningtoteach.co/blog/automating-emails-to-families-with-yamm) Kanban board (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban_(development)#Kanban_boards) Collection of student-facing progress trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/edit) Collection of public-facing progress trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/14vs68Jd7yu0srJLz2zMTLLb0EFcw0BJqQ6F8EnIfVZo/edit) Framing a public progress tracker in the classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1kVNj9U0-WvoRq7jO2Bqxz2TIyrAfmeq8K_Zblb1wVjg/edit) Public progress trackers and FERPA (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1eBvr0w9bRZeQsE7VfCTbo0RKftjurtWO1FCCf9xbtF0/edit) MCP Podcast episode on organic collaboration (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/11) 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 (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 on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In this week's episode, the first in our Innovators in Education series, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Charlot, Partner at Transcend Education, to discuss the importance of supporting whole child development and 21st century skills through innovative instructional approaches. Show Notes Transcend Education (https://www.transcendeducation.org/) Jennifer on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/j_charlot/) Transcend's Ten Leaps (https://www.transcendeducation.org/leaps-for-equitable-21st-century-learning) Van Ness Elementary’s Whole Child Design (https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5bd71122f4e531615a9f0151/t/5c61b8c4652deaa7017dbe9b/1549908168268/EXECUTIVE+SUMMARY_Van_Ness_+%281%29.pdf) RevX (https://medium.com/the-reinvention-lab-teach-for-america/building-capacity-in-leaders-of-all-ages-468cbbdefc46) (and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/revxedu/)) Project Based Learning (https://www.pblworks.org/get-started) (and our webinar (https://youtu.be/Y-t94u0aGYU) and episode of the MCP Podcast (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/32) on PBL) Edutopia video on Kate’s SEL Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/user-survey) before May 1st! Show Notes Project-Based Learning in a Modern Classroom webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-t94u0aGYU&feature=youtu.be) Taking a Modern Approach to Project-Based Learning (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/taking-a-modern-approach-to-project-based-learning) by Kristen Moore Kristen’s pacing tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HWiH3MeQzr-hO5muIDhFtb3kubjRrygfy5BwVhlozFE/edit?usp=sharing) Zach’s pacing tracker (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit#gid=1598978570) PBLWorks (https://www.pblworks.org/) Setting the standard for project based learning (http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Setting-the-Standard-for-Project-Based-Learning.aspx) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week we field more questions from the community, on topics ranging from what materials can be used in a modern classroom to how to prepare subs for a modern classroom, plus several questions posed by administrators and coaches relating to observing and evaluating modern classrooms. Remember, you can always submit questions here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp), or tweet with #askMCP, or ask a question in our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernclassrooms) and we may pull it for a future Q&A episode! Show Notes Amazon links to the products Kareem mentioned (shop through Amazon smile (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage/ref=smi_chpf_redirect/139-5879261-7725947?ie=UTF8&ein=82-5421304&ref_=smi_ext_ch_82-5421304_cl) and your orders can support the Modern Classrooms Project!): Stackable bins (https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Regeneration-Letter-Plastic-86028/dp/B001603YQU/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3AGR75LPZQEFN&dchild=1&keywords=stacking+school+bins&qid=1616869480&sprefix=Stacking+Bins+sc%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-4) Post-it Sticky whiteboards (https://www.amazon.com/Whiteboard-Contact-Adhesive-Message-Alternative/dp/B07CN8QHFW) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4) Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: student discussion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TtqZfSNrLQ) Weather-check Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) Exemplar units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) (including teacher facing PD units) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In 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 (https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-choose-co-teaching-model) Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: Differentiation and Student Choice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOoY-h3KUj0) (Meg's video) Universal Design for Learning (https://udlguidelines.cast.org/) Motivational Tik Toks: Good morning from Ms. Scott! (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeSXDfBo/) * Good work, Team GWU! (https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonrice2014/video/6896244125797043462?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6941349527812523525&is_from_webapp=v1&is_copy_url=0) (or “Mrs. Rice dances in pajamas and a moustache”) Mrs. Rice becomes a Christmas tree (https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonrice2014/video/6903630884977593606?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowr5vECWyAUh44gx%2BOKhdWpvM%2FBr4xpxg0Tpj671bgUG1FJfTbbY5X%2BpGATBk8ckiYGgA%3D&language=en&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAriD1BPqT-jvJoH3uo5d7qAuRDoNgFoZ3lVvkNEJlWS8PCrEFOEMrW0qEy7URffW_&share_link_id=9110617C-98FA-4C74-B72E-F64AAC5648EC&share_music_id=6903630872440818438&tt_from=copy&u_code=dbi1cil961egbl&user_id=6810748672382370822&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=copy&source=h5_m&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6941349527812523525) Mikva Challenge (https://mikvachallenge.org/) and Mikva Project Soapbox (https://mikvachallenge.org/soapbox-nation/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhsmkgCznpa3cW3VMv99b4jrkUhUA9yGHi5Rf_-karBKoyilPHaWQtaMaAsQmEALw_wcB) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/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 (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In our third Q&A episode, we answer questions from the community on topics ranging from revision, mastery-based grading and summative assessments, and pacing tracker implementation. Show Notes MCP Podcast episodes on collaboration: Part 1 (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/10) and Part 2 (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/11) Kareem's piece on mastery-based grading in Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/mastery-based-grading/) Modern Classrooms Project Webinar on mastery-based grading (https://youtu.be/_s4Mv-iEuzc) MCP Podcast episode on managing mastery-based grading (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/23) For more information on the crowdfunding option for our Summer Institute, contact us at: p2p@modernclassrooms.org Scholarship program for black male educators (https://modernclassrooms.org/blog/2020/10/14/test) 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 (https://modernclassrooms.org/mentorship) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week, we discuss the role of a blended, self-paced, mastery based classroom model in preparing students for college and careers, and dive into some of the ways the model allows them to learn while authentically practicing the routines of college classes and the workplace. Show Notes Wesley’s Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEdJgJe2NpOCqLeCPw6ccg) Remind tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit) Edutopia video on Modern Classrooms (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) Project Lead the Way (https://www.pltw.org/) Student facing progress trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/edit), including game boards 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week, we chat with two educators from our Black Male Educator PD cohort about their experiences with the program, implementing mid-year, and the importance of Black male educators in schools Show Notes Apply (or refer an educator!) (https://mcpbe.paperform.co/) to join a cohort of Black educators in Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute Why America Needs More Black Male Teachers (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-08-28-why-america-needs-more-black-male-teachers) Is it burnout? Or demoralization? (http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/summer18/vol75/num09/Is-It-Burnout%C2%A2-Or-Demoralization%C2%A2.aspx#:~:text=Demoralization%20happens%20when%20educators%20face,subsequent%20departure%20from%20the%20profession.) Edpuzzle (https://edpuzzle.com/) (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) Playposit (https://www.playposit.com/) (and the MCP Playposit Tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o_gvEG5SiMJnHwQKndz1Azn2TNwyOuIjCcBjaLoyKJ4/edit#slide=id.g5d5171a0f2_0_0)) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week, we talk about some of the unique concerns that middle school teachers must consider, and how the Modern Classrooms model allows us to provide a space to develop socially and academically, and to support students as they enter a transitional phase in their school experience. Show Notes: Growth Mindset (https://www.mindsetworks.com/science/) Daily Do Now (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) - checking in with students at the beginning of class, similar to the format Nora mentions. 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! ❤️ Have five minutes? Want to be featured on our podcast?❤️ If you’d like to share how Modern Classrooms has impacted your teaching practice, please review these recording instructions and send it our way (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EApNqDwroDNr5KOV96NRutsgyDjdF42-nbwdxtOl0Kc/edit?usp=sharing). The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In this episode, we hear from Modern Classroom expert mentors and elementary teachers on how they adapted blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning to serve K-5 students. Show Notes Webinar: Building a Modern Classroom for Elementary Students (https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=i4MgSZMfv9A&feature=youtu.be) Student-facing progress trackers (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/edit?usp=sharing) (including game boards) Elementary Modern Classrooms exemplar units (https://sites.google.com/bellwood-antis.org/blended-learning-units) (more exemplar units, including for Elementary grades, can be found here (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars)) Self Determination Theory (https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/) Follow us online and learn more: Did you miss last month's deadline to apply for the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential? Not to worry! We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis, just submit your portfolio of work by the end of each month and you'll hear from us by the end of the following month. We look forward to recognizing you for your incredible work! Learn more here. (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
This week, your hosts answer more questions from the community, with topics ranging from implementing mastery checks to adapting the model for different groups and grade levels. Remember, you can always submit questions at modern classrooms.org/askmcp or tweet with the #askMCP! Show Notes Goformative (https://goformative.com/) Google Forms (forms.google.com) Microsoft Forms (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/online-surveys-polls-quizzes) Vocaroo (https://vocaroo.com/) - a simple online voice recorder that's great for students to record vocal/audio-based mastery checks Modern Classrooms Podcast Episode on Planning for Full-Group Activities (https://modernclassroomspodcast.fireside.fm/10) (featuring Emily Culp, who so kindly provided ideas for a question from an ELA teacher!) Modern Classroom Summer Institute (https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) School Sponsorship Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. Show Notes Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode! Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (https://modernclassrooms.org/events/2021/1/25/webinar-mastery-based-grading-in-a-modern-classroom) (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST) Mastery based grading: what does the research say? (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoPmcMs9ITVZXLcUy9iCKQweXeV-qcq-RpN6loeCoJI) Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WmkCm5wgpTOfmi6qtz8iy_bGQBXRZCQyxX2UhUC7oxM/edit?usp=sharing) (see Best Practices 2 and 3!) Talking points app (https://talkingpts.org/) Y.A.M.M. (https://yamm.com/) (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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
Show Notes On this week’s episode, we discuss the best time to learn and implement the Modern Classroom instructional model and share our exciting plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Institute. “13,000 School Districts, 13,000 Approaches to Teaching During Covid” (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/schools-coronavirus.html) - The New York Times The Lecture Bottleneck (https://www.edutopia.org/article/getting-rid-lecture-bottleneck) - Kareem's article in Edutopia Modern Classroom Summer Institute (https://modernclassrooms.org/summer-institute) MCP Contact page (https://modernclassrooms.org/contact-us) School Sponsorship Request Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7v8pjWOt23rjqqRdsCH_gtn2fGMzN8O0QBt0YuJdB5Rdtrg/viewform) Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) 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 (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
On this episode we discuss how to build a learning community at the school level to empower teachers to implement the model across multiple classrooms, content areas and grade levels. Show Notes Exemplar Units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) - here you'll find the teacher-facing PD exemplar units Kareem mentions. Resources for Establishing a Modern Classrooms PLC (https://modernclassrooms.org/plcs) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter The Modern Classroom Project (www.modernclassrooms.org) and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
This week, we discuss teacher sustainability and strategies for combating teacher burnout. Show Notes “Teacher Turnover: Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It” (https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/teacher-turnover-report), Learning Policy Institute “Teaching in the Pandemic: ‘This is not Sustainable’” (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/30/us/teachers-remote-learning-burnout.html), The New York Times “Are Teachers Okay? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping”, (https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/) We Are Teachers Modern Classrooms Project and Johns Hopkins University School Year 2019-20 Program Impact Study (https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/bitstream/handle/1774.2/62810/Modern%20Classrooms%20Survey%20Report%202019-20%20SY.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y) “Teachers Know Best: Teachers’ Views on Professional Development” (https://s3.amazonaws.com/edtech-production/reports/Gates-PDMarketResearch-Dec5.pdf), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
This week, we discuss some of the ways the Modern Classrooms Project will support educators as they face the challenges and uncertainty of the coming school year. Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
On this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of using instructional videos in a self-paced class, best practices for building instructional videos, and strategies educators can use to build engagement with their video lessons Show Notes Graphic on research-based best practices for instructional videos, which we were referencing during recording https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/50763268171/in/dateposted-public/ (if the image doesn't appear, click here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/191556970@N04/shares/98F0u6)) Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) Screencast-o-matic (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10JtgTDkzE6hnxhcHoSEPVi7QWSA2SXlJ2xwtQdDtyHg/edit?usp=sharing) Screencastify (https://learn.screencastify.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008793034-User-Guide-Getting-Started) Explain Everything (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16f8bXojkYnK06I06zNKt5J9Z0Hqqz8vYkTRCpvwCSX0/edit?usp=sharing) Edpuzzle (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing) Playposit (https://knowledge.playposit.com/article/213-building-a-bulb-in-playposit-3-0) Nearpod (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) Desmo (https://www.desmos.com/) The Cornell Note Taking System (http://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/) Follow us online and learn more: Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co) 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!
What can Modern Classroom educators do to help students who have experienced trauma? This week, we discuss concrete strategies you can use to make students feel safe, strengthen memory, and build self-regulation skills. You can still apply to be a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator! (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Show Notes Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lMWeJapLSyMWUJ5A6XA2Z3YRxyROIr9NY8HJefteA58/edit?usp=sharing) Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching (https://docsend.com/view/dxh2cmfhgydq8pq3) Center on the Developing Child (https://developingchild.harvard.edu/) at Harvard University Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Follow us online and learn more: Remember, you can submit questions for us here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) or tweet at us with #askmcp and we may answer your question on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
On this week's episode, we discuss strategies for supporting our Emergent Bilingual students, as well as how we can leverage the blended, self-paced, and mastery-based structure of the model to enhance literacy for all learners. Remember, you can submit questions to be answered on a future episode! Click here (https://modernclassrooms.org/askmcp), or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp Show Notes Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/subtitles/home), from the Modern Classrooms Project Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project: - Google Classroom (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/g-classroom-guide/home) - Canvas (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/canvas-guide/home) - Seesaw (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YGLgAZe3U-hWe4S4paiQt9JtRalPrwfcuYyuQGYaxbA/edit?usp=sharing) - Schoology (https://sites.google.com/modernclassrooms.org/mcp-schoology-guide/home) Best Practices for Instructional Videos (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gx4v7YbJl-u8KQuG5aLSlqqhJWY1a-tgdebsG3mEZq0/edit?usp=sharing), from the Modern Classrooms Project Social studies and reading comprehension (https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/resources/social-studies-instruction-and-reading-comprehension) September 2020 Fordham University study Nearpod (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lUn6W78ulJn01lDf8CbadxxrGUjhcqfFihplKmSYHdU/edit?usp=sharing) (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial) Realia (https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/teaching-strategies/exploring-texts-through-read-alouds/realia) for Language Learning Explain Everything (https://explaineverything.com/) Edpuzzle (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1z8sWGDotmEoG82ZK_5alaANSDutj0dxJ6Bf2zAfnqSw/edit?usp=sharing) (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial) Gradual release of responsibility (https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/pd13oc005/media/formativeassessmentandccswithelaliteracymod_3-reading3.pdf) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
Your hosts answer audience questions. Topics include implementation of the model, differentiation, collaboration, and deadlines. You can submit questions for future Q&A episodes at www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp or tweet at us with the hashtag #askmpc You can now submit questions (like the ones in this episode) to be answered on future Q&A episodes! You can submit your questions here (www.modernclassrooms.org/askmcp) You can also tweet at us with the hastag #askmcp Show Notes More information on the Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential (https://modernclassrooms.org/distinguished-educators) Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning (http://www.ascd.org/Publications/Books/Overview/Setting-the-Standard-for-Project-Based-Learning.aspx) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (Tweet at us with the hashtag #askmcp to have your question answered on a future Q&A episode) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
We chat with two incredible English teachers in Australia who shared their fascinating journey redesigning their team-taught English class around blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction. Show Notes https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview Modern Classrooms Resources and Exemplar Units (https://modernclassrooms.org/resource-overview) - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zcoMKlU4SmWbwAmlCoPDnw) Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators (https://innovatingclassrooms.org/) - Jen and Louise’s podcast Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
Your hosts take a moment to talk about what they're grateful for. We also hear from several Modern Classrooms educators, from teachers to school administrators, about what they're grateful for and what's bringing them joy this year, despite the challenges of the moment. Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning To Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/) 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!
Kareem is joined by Modern Classrooms Project cofounder Rob Barnett to discuss the origins of the model, how the organization has scaled while retaining a teacher-first approach, and their vision for the future of the organization. Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey (https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U) Show Notes Contact Modern Classrooms (https://modernclassrooms.org/contact-us). As Rob mentioned, we would love to hear what's been working for you. Write an Article for Modern Classrooms (https://modernclassrooms.org/write-an-article) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be). Follow us online and learn more: 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! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter
In Part Two of our series on collaboration in a Modern Classroom, we discuss how teachers can establish a classroom culture in which students are encouraged to collaborate organically and spontaneously. Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey (https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U) by 11/15/2020! Show Notes Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Flexible seating (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/flexible-seating-student-centered-classroom-kayla-delzer) Zach’s article in NGLC (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/students-before-content-the-true-power-of-relationships-in-the-classroom) on why he prioritizes relationships Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rnBNAWyuKMirEbesDdw5kMHDltfkKqA706uzhpNLeRU/edit?usp=sharing), which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on. Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing) Padlet (https://padlet.com/) Project Based Learning (https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher (https://twitter.com/gaskill_teacher) on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (www.learningtoteach.co) 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! Remember, you can sign up for office hours (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing), every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms
In episode 10, we begin a two-episode series on collaboration; this week's episode focuses on pre-planned full group activities like labs and seminars, and we discuss ways teachers can manage these collaborative activities in a self-paced, mastery based class. Please remember to take our Modern Classrooms Educator Survey (https://mc-user-survey.paperform.co/?fbclid=IwAR1OowMKlmKrEAXm9a4suPQj38A2VOVDK3imQXx4zVqNr7od_SU9GE2v5-U) by 11/15/2020! Show Notes Sign up for Office Hours (https://docs.google.com/document/d/10iG2CJZraAbhTs0AK6DMpQhcYdcoSXCDCwuQfX-xp80/edit?usp=sharing), every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) featuring Kate and Kareem Farah Tech tools we mention: Kahoot (https://kahoot.com/) Peardeck (https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides) Parlay Ideas (https://parlayideas.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16DPmj0-kjs_FgnHsoEqLoBxuj_tJhye79lOFzjQfGkI/edit?usp=sharing) Remind (https://www.remind.com/) and our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit?usp=sharing) More resources for distance learning (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1975EzoQ109wTv25314NukFQVrK-V5Y9dcg_HUSShRlw/edit?usp=sharing) from Modern Classrooms Daily Do Now check-in (https://www.edutopia.org/video/60-second-strategy-do-now-sheets) (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd32pDq566Ak2ljTv8jJSmYa6a17ifLMmf365Erezgp2uyTzQ/viewform)) Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now" Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeqDwP3vO2RcsA8GVomwPYMimjdNdXrm1Ws0hziZRG0/edit?usp=sharing) Example of a breakout-room deliverable (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c6tA7tTP8byUyDe0faVZweeTyO5IXDGmtyYre9WD1-c/edit?usp=sharing) Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DOxIa3fJTdOk0Wm09NlYbg) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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!
Kareem is joined by Nora Barnett and Lisa Doty to discuss in detail how they plan and implement their modern classrooms, from planning and recording instructional videos, to implementing self-paced structures and mastery checks. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast episode on Screencast Videos (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) (Kareem was the guest on this episode) MCP Exemplar Units (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Edutopia video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) Universal Design for Learning (http://udlguidelines.cast.org/) High Quality Blended Instruction: research-based best practices (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gx4v7YbJl-u8KQuG5aLSlqqhJWY1a-tgdebsG3mEZq0/edit?usp=sharing) Examples of Pacing Trackers showing lesson classification (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cv0GmP-b-cxD2lvyQ7QSfMRrt5f9jOfDQxkv8Wpm7Ms/edit?usp=sharing) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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!
In Episode #8 of the Modern Classrooms Podcast, we hear from elementary, middle, and high school educators about what self-pacing and mastery-based learning looks like across grade levels. Show Notes: Examples of Game Board progress trackers (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ulZf62ukfiSBJ3hxv70BhtSULrgmwjmZQaTt74spm4M/edit?usp=sharing) Example of a Quest Map tracker (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mbfd0CvJ3typYCKQpW6snPdiYzIqOe0_KAiCs92oZE4/edit#slide=id.g96da6bddbf_0_0) Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17V2dTP5LaZ3o5ZHu33RdrwjrjVALwgN-YM5rgC1pdfA/edit?usp=sharing) Examples of Modern Classroom units across grade levels (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars) Edudoptia video featuring Kareem's and Kate's (High School) classrooms (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrR-KIoggf4&feature=youtu.be) Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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!
Your three co-hosts, Kareem, Kate, and Zach, discuss the shifting role of the educator in a Modern Classroom and how it can help you cultivate a truly student-centered classroom. Follow us online and learn more:
- Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
- Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
- Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
- Zach: @zpdiamond on Twitter (and check out Zach’s writing at Learning to Teach!)
- 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!
Show Notes
- Episode 5 with Shane and Dacia
- Growth over Grades - How a Resubmit Policy is Helping Us Build a Culture of Revision
Self-regulated students are strong learners that are more equipped to navigate the challenges of life outside K-12 education. Kareem and Zach are joined by Moira Mazzi to talk about how they use the Modern Classrooms model to develop self-regulated learners both in-person and remotely. Show Notes Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Zach: @zpdiamond 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 Lecture-Less Classroom: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Student Autonomy (https://www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/the-lecture-less-modern-classroom) by Modern Classrooms educator and podcast guest Moira Mazzi How to Help Middle School Students Learn to Work Independently (https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-help-middle-school-students-learn-work-independently) by Modern Classrooms educator Ryan Steinbach Helping Students Develop Executive Functioning Skills (https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-develop-executive-function-skills#:~:text=Executive%20functions%20control%20and%20regulate,social%20situations%20and%20stressful%20situations.) from Edutopia Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom (https://www.edutopia.org/article/reflections-shifting-flexible-classroom) from Edutopia Examples of student-facing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SqtEp-5TG7la_wGF7mu8RCQ5tL0G0srONoac2c0fmxU/edit?usp=sharing) and public (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vs68Jd7yu0srJLz2zMTLLb0EFcw0BJqQ6F8EnIfVZo/edit?usp=sharing) pacing trackers; guidance (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kVNj9U0-WvoRq7jO2Bqxz2TIyrAfmeq8K_Zblb1wVjg/edit?usp=sharing) for using public pacing trackers in the classroom. Moira, our guest, referenced a few items from her classroom she uses to help build self-regulation in her students: * This is her weekly reflection (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k4nAjSF9bHgL9UPpQ3uLQLZDOhfLYrYQJcpy1HbIjmc/edit?usp=sharing) * This is how (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oZaRNF6jxlWGgeCZ9qEQh4sJY4RgvKihV9IsQSqWfpo/edit?usp=sharing) she presented choosing a partner/accountability buddy to her students What do Modern Classrooms units look like K-12? Check out examples here (https://modernclassrooms.org/exemplars). Two monitoring services mentioned: Go Guardian (https://www.goguardian.com/) Hapara (https://hapara.com/) for GSuite Here are the two tools mentioned for staying in touch with students and families: * Remind (https://www.remind.com/) (can also translate a message before sending); our tutorial (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gD5ZB5ZUAol4_BFlk2D58cmgms7pyD1r9Nu-9QH--PE/edit?usp=sharing) on using Remind * Talking Points (https://talkingpts.org/)
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. 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)
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.
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
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 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
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. 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