Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

For our fourth feed drop episode, we're happy to share this episode of Steve Martinez' Under the Hat podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You can find more info on Under the Hat and subscribe here

Listen to the full episode here Guest host Avery Balasbas is joined by a panel of his previous students who are now in college to discuss their MCP experience and how it prepared them for learning beyond high school Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Avery's previous MCP Podcast episodes: Episode 139: Teacher and Learner Reflection Practices Episode 2...

Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sarahya College, a high school sophomore, who offers incredible insight into the student experience of learning in a modern classroom as well as advice for teachers who are implementing the model Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback...

For our third feed drop episode, we're happy to share this episode of Catlin Tucker's The Balance podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You can find more info on The Balance podcast and subscribe here

Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general Show Notes Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial ) Kahoot Quizlet Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and face...

Listen to the full episode here Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previous episode, entirely in Spanish with an English bl...

For our second feed drop of the summer off-season, we'd love to share an episode of Jorge Valenzuela's Lifelong Learning Defined podcast. This episode is called "From Compton to the World: Building STEM Futures Through Project-Based Learning with Jose González" You can find the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast here

Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Zearn Eureka Math Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers podcast, and the episode with Kareem: 3 practices to give you more one-on-one time with students Email Drea at amsiford@bcps.k12.md.us Drea's game board Announcements for the Upcoming...

Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sam Ortiz to talk about her experience implementing the model over four school years, addressing concerns from stakeholders, and engaging with the MCP community Show Notes Screencastify and Screencastify Submit Quizziz MCP Self-Paced Structures resources (including the tracker templates Sam mentioned) MCP Free Course (also linked below in ever...

For our first feed drop of the summer, we'd love to share this episode of Teachers Talkin' with you! Teachers Talkin’ is a discussion-based podcast hosted by Dustin Tatroe and Ghazali Abdul-Wahab, focused on elevating conversations in education. Each episode features honest, reflective dialogue with educators from around the world on topics ranging from instructional practices and leadership to sc...

TR is joined by Megan Meachum to talk about how the MCP model benefited both herself and her students, and her plans for the coming school year. Read a summary of the original episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Remember, you can now listen to this episode (and all episodes) on Youtube ! Email Megan at megan.meachum@modernclass...

TR is joined by Starr Sackstein to talk about how teachers can authentically innovate and disrupt in the realm of assessment. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Starr Sackstein Starr's book, Hacking Assessment Starr and Alexandra Laing's new book, Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Transformative Change Starr's TED Talk Starr's podcast...

Guest host Aimee Yocom is joined by Dana Kravchick to talk about the Wavio Pulse tracker, developed specifically for MCP. They discuss how Wavio came to be, how it can be used in the classroom, and what the future holds for the platform. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Tracker Khan Lab School Zach's tracker Connect with Da...

TR is joined by Jocelyn Hieatzman to talk about how high achieving students can learn from discomfort as they thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 56: Veteran Teachers (Jocelyn's first appearance on the podcast) Canvas LMS Jocelyn's Unit 2 Lesson 2 exemplar Jocelyn's Canvas tutorial Connect with Jocelyn...

TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Connect with Abby, Amy, and Madeline by email Abby: abby.munn@tempeschools.org Amy: amy.wisehart@tempeschools.org Madeline: madeline.cole@tempeschools.org Learning Experiences for the Upco...

TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Differentiation Doesn't Work , by James Delisle Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work , by Carol Tomlinson NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the SENG Annual C...

TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers MCP's Instagram Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) conference Knowlej Padlet Canva Magic School Diffit TextFX Large Langu...

Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Hot Yoga On Purpose , with Jay Shetty Gimkit Connect with Ernest by email at mr.rod2425@gmail.com Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Toni Rose Deanon and Lauren...

TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 231: Physical Education Connect with Debbie by email at deborah.fry@cpschools.com Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernc...

TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Study Snacks Transparent bird feeder Brave Browser Onion Router and the Tor Project Duck Duck Go (alternative search engine, more private than G...

TR is joined by Jake Bersin to talk about the unique considerations of teaching health and PE and the ways he thinks MCP may benefit health and PE teachers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes TGFU Model of PE teaching Jake's Padlet " Advocacy and Education Beyond the Classroom Walls " MAHPERD (Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education,...

TR is joined by Amy Steele, Kara Cisco, Renee Swanson, and Sierra Burris to talk about their work incorporating MCP into the credit recovery program in St. Paul Public Schools. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Alternative Education in St. Paul MCP University (link to come) Canva , and Kara's video on using it ChatGPT Sierra's class layout You can co...

TR is joined by Mauranda Comley to talk about using the MCP model in a middle school Family and Consumer Sciences classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Family and Consumer Science Mauranda's article in NGLC, "Benefits of Self-Pacing in Skills-Based, Hands-On Classes" Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development Mauranda's Reflection Form and Explor...

TR is joined by Teri McNulty to talk about how she uses MCP in conjunction with iReady to plan and teach units in her 5th grade class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Disney Castle Lego set iReady Teri's pacing tracker Connect with Teri in the MCP Facebook group here , and linked below the show notes for each episode (scroll down!), every week. Com...

Zach is joined by Carson Hickox to talk about how MCP transformed his middle school social studies classroom and his approach to teaching in general. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Captain Underpants Proficiency-based grading Cult of Pedagogy Podcast on Mastery Based Grading with MCP Richard DuFour (The PLC at Work Process) "Focus: Elevating the E...