Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

TR is joined by Jamie Nutter to talk about her approach to using and sharing MCP as an instructional coach. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Connect with Jamie by email at jnutter@hoover.k12.al.us Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Join Arpan Choski, Katie Fatiga, and Lindsey Anderson, distinguished Modern Classroom Educators, for a live web...

TR is joined by Frank Hernandez to talk about his approach to teaching social studies using MCP. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Document-Based Questions (DBQs) "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two," by Joseph Bruchac Quizziz Eduphoria Snorkl Connect with Frank by email at frank.hernandez@modernclassrooms.org Learning Exp...

TR is joined by Saenovia Smith to talk about how she implements MCP in her kindergarten classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Elmo document cameras Adam Grant MCP's new progress tracker (in partner ship with Wavio ) Connect with Saenovia by email at the219teacher@gmail.com Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Do you ever wonder how to me...

Zach and TR catch up and chat about Zach's new role as a high school media production teacher, planning new courses, and transitioning into different teaching roles with MCP. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Soundtrap Dragon TV Youtube Channel (DCI's student television program) Zach's progress tracker An example of Zach's lessons with animated gifs...

This episode is in Spanish. Zach is joined by Rossana Gotuzzo to talk about the basics of the MCP model and how she uses project based learning in her art classes Show Notes Edpuzzle Zach's tracker (el rastreador que usa Zach en su clase) MCP's Comprehensive Guide to Progress Trackers Project Based Learning (aprendizaje basado en proyectos) Connect with Rossana on (pueden conectarse con Rossana po...

Zach is joined by Rob Barnett, MCP Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder, to talk about his new book, "Meet Every Learner's Needs," which comes out on February 5th, 2025. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Rob's upcoming book, " Meet Every Learner's Needs: Redesigning Instruction so ALL Students can Succeed " (and on Amazon ) Click here for a chance to...

Zach is joined by Leslie Pittman to talk about her approach to using MCP as an elementary special education teacher. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Connect with Leslie on Instagram @leslie_jaybird Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube Modern...

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 blog recap ) Two-Way Language Prog...

Zach is joined by Xian Lu to talk about culturally responsive teaching and the importance of prioritizing authentic relationships with students. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 114: World Language Acquisition (more of a focus on language learning, with Xiaomin Sun) Building a Class Contract for Antiracist Learning (the Nearpod l...

Toni Rose is joined by April Burton, who shares her perspective as both a school leader and the parent of a student in an MCP math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes ISTE Connect with April on X (Twitter) @mmeburton and on LinkedIn Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Lis...

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'll be back next Sunday Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Are you curious about the impact of your teaching practices? Do you want to delve deeper into student learning and improve your instructional strategies? This webinar is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to conduct meaningful classroom-based research. Join us on...

Toni Rose is joined by Darius Brown to discuss his approach to teaching high school chemistry and using the model to build lifelong learners and scientific thinkers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Darius' Youtube Channel Connect with Darius by email at darius.brown@modernclassrooms.org Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Want to connect wit...

Toni Rose is joined by school leaders Ryan Cordia and Roxane Thomas (plus a surprise guest!) to talk about how they support teachers who are implementing MCP and create a safe space to innovate. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Carnegie Units You can check out Northeast on their website and Instagram @northeastcta , and you can email Ryan directly a...

Toni Rose is joined by Mark Aquino to talk about his approach to teaching ethnic studies. This episode is presented in loving memory of Mark Aquino, who passed away in December 2024, shortly after it aired. We are grateful for the wisdom he shared with our teacher community and the impact he had on education and the lives of his students. He will be deeply missed. Read a summary of this episode on...

Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes 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 Learnin...

Zach is joined by Alyshahn Kara Virani to talk about Goosechase, the interactive experience platform, and how it can be utilized in a modern classroom and beyond. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Goosechase Blackberry MCP Podcast episode 177 on Gamification Bloom's Taxonomy Connect with Alyshahn on LinkedIn or by email at alyshahn@goosechase.com Lea...

Toni Rose is joined by Sara Bennis to talk about how she uses and adapts MCP as the principal of a rural elementary school. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes The Energy Bus , by Jon Gordon Connect with Sara by email at sbennis@maquoketaschools.org , and check out her district and its Socials at [maquoketaschools.org](maquoketaschools.org) Learning Ex...

Toni Rose is joined by Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay for a deep dive into her approach to using the MCP model in her high school math class. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship 2024 Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @puzzle_bites Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week We’re attending MassCUE in Foxborough, MA from Oct....

Toni Rose is joined by Evette Reid to discuss working with young learners and adapting a preset curriculum to work with the MCP model. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Zearn GoGuardian Eureka Math Connect with Evette on Facebook at evettemreid and by email at ereid2teach@gmail.com Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Have you always wanted a c...

Toni Rose is joined by Jorge Valenzuela to talk about lifelong learning, project-based learning, and staying authentic as an educator. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Lifelong Learning Defined , and the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast Project Based Learning Jorge's book, Project-Based Learning+: Enhancing Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning...

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 200: Celebrating 200 Episodes Su...

Toni Rose is joined by Don Allen to talk about his journey from the classroom into school and district leadership positions, and the philosophy and approaches to education that guided him along the way. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes The Pygmalion Effect "Grading for Equity" by Joe Feldman Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Building Thinking Classrooms U...

Toni Rose is joined by Cassandra Burdette to talk about how she engages and supports students who are absent from school. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Brené Brown - Clear is Kind Connect with Cassandra by email at cassandra.burdette@modernclassrooms.org and follow her district on Instagram @fort_wayne_community_schools Learning Experiences for t...

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. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes Screencastify and Screencastify Submit Quizziz MCP Self-Paced Structures resources (including the tracker templates Sam mentioned) MC...

Toni Rose is joined by Ken Shelton to talk about ways we can critique and disrupt the status quo in the world of education. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog . Show Notes You can find Ken's blog, social media links, contact form, and newsletter signup (and lots more!) at his website, kennethshelton.net Ken's Edutopia artical, Building Authentic Community During M...