Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 29: Q&A From the Community #3 Mar 14, 2021

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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 and Part 2

Kareem's piece on mastery-based grading in Cult of Pedagogy

Modern Classrooms Project Webinar on mastery-based grading

MCP Podcast episode on managing mastery-based grading

For more information on the crowdfunding option for our Summer Institute, contact us at: p2p@modernclassrooms.org

Scholarship program for black male educators

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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

Episode 28: College and Career Prep with MCP Mar 07, 2021

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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

Remind tutorial

Edutopia video on Modern Classrooms

Project Lead the Way

Student facing progress trackers, 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

Episode 27: Dispatches from our Black Male Educator PD Cohort Feb 28, 2021

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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!) to join a cohort of Black educators in Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute

Why America Needs More Black Male Teachers

Is it burnout? Or demoralization?

Edpuzzle (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial)

Playposit (and the MCP Playposit Tutorial)

Follow us online and learn more:

Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
- Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!

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

Episode 26: Middle School Modern Classrooms Feb 21, 2021

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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

Daily Do Now - 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!

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

Episode 25: Elementary Modern Classrooms Feb 14, 2021

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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.

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Webinar: Building a Modern Classroom for Elementary Students
Student-facing progress trackers (including game boards)
Elementary Modern Classrooms exemplar units (more exemplar units, including for Elementary grades, can be found here)
Self Determination Theory

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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.

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

Episode 24: Q&A from the Community Part #2 Feb 07, 2021

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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
[Google Forms ](forms.google.com)
Microsoft Forms
Vocaroo - 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 (featuring Emily Culp, who so kindly provided ideas for a question from an ELA teacher!)
Modern Classroom Summer Institute
School Sponsorship Request Form

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

Episode 23: Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom Jan 31, 2021

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In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms.

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

Show Notes

Submit your questions for our upcoming Q&A episodes here or tweet @modernclassproj with #askMCP and we may discuss your question on a future episode!

Upcoming MCP Webinar on Mastery-Based Grading (Thursday, February 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM EST)
Mastery based grading: what does the research say?
Multiple studies on feedback & student learning (see Best Practices 2 and 3!)
Talking points app
Y.A.M.M. (Yet Another Mail Merge) - great for sending progress reports to parents from spreadsheet-based pacing trackers

Follow us online and learn more:

Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
[The Modern Classroom Project](www.modernclassrooms.org)
[Modern Classrooms Online Course](learn.modernclassrooms.org)
- Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!

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

Episode 22: Finding the Right Time to Innovate Jan 24, 2021

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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” - The New York Times
The Lecture Bottleneck - Kareem's article in Edutopia
Modern Classroom Summer Institute
MCP Contact page
School Sponsorship Request Form
Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential

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

Episode 21: Building Effective Learning Communities Jan 17, 2021

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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 - here you'll find the teacher-facing PD exemplar units Kareem mentions.
Resources for Establishing a Modern Classrooms PLC

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
[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!

Episode 20: Sustainability for Teachers Jan 10, 2021

Show notes

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”, Learning Policy Institute
“Teaching in the Pandemic: ‘This is not Sustainable’”, The New York Times
“Are Teachers Okay? No, and Toxic Positivity Isn’t Helping”, We Are Teachers
Modern Classrooms Project and Johns Hopkins University School Year 2019-20 Program Impact Study
“Teachers Know Best: Teachers’ Views on Professional Development”, 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
[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!

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