Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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Episode 19: A Path Forward in 2021 Jan 03, 2021

Show notes

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.

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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!

Graphic on research-based best practices for instructional videos, which we were referencing during recording — **Episode 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos** Dec 27, 2020
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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

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

**Show Notes**

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Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy

Screencast-o-matic

Screencastify

Explain Everything

Edpuzzle

Playposit

Nearpod

Desmo

The Cornell Note Taking System

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Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator

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!

Special Guest: Meg McGregor.

Episode 17: Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom Dec 20, 2020

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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!

Show Notes

Comprehensive guide to trauma-informed teaching in a Modern Classroom

Modern Classrooms Project webinar on trauma-informed teaching

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Remember, you can submit questions for us here 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
[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!

Episode 16: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students in a Modern Classroom Dec 13, 2020

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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, or tweet @modernclassproj with the hashtag #askmcp

Show Notes

Guidance on adding subtitles to instructional videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Learning Management System tutorials, from the Modern Classrooms Project:

Best Practices for Instructional Videos, from the Modern Classrooms Project

Social studies and reading comprehension September 2020 Fordham University study

Nearpod (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Realia for Language Learning

Explain Everything

Edpuzzle (Modern Classrooms Project Tutorial)

Gradual release of responsibility

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!

Episode 15: MCP Q&A Dec 06, 2020

Show notes

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

Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning

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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
[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!

Episode 14: Learning from Team Teachers in Australia Nov 29, 2020

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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 - Jen mentions that these resources were her introduction to the Modern Classrooms Project

Trauma Informed Teaching Webinar

Innovating Classrooms Conversations with Educators - Jen and Louise’s podcast

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!

Episode 13: What We're Grateful For Nov 22, 2020

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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
[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!

Episode 12: Modern Classrooms Founders Chat Nov 15, 2020

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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

Show Notes

Contact Modern Classrooms. As Rob mentioned, we would love to hear what's been working for you.

Write an Article for Modern Classrooms

Edutopia video.

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

Episode 11: Collaboration Pt. 2 - Planning for Organic Collaboration Nov 08, 2020

Show notes

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 by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Flexible seating

Zach’s article in NGLC on why he prioritizes relationships

Exemplar pacing tracker in a spreadsheet format, which allows for rearranging students and easily grouping them by what lesson they're on.

Parlay Ideas and our tutorial

Padlet

Project Based Learning

Follow us online and learn more:

Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter
Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter
Zach: @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, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms

Episode 10: Collaboration Pt. 1 - Planning for Collaboration in a Modern Classroom Nov 01, 2020

Show notes

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 by 11/15/2020!

Show Notes

Guide to collaboration in a Modern Classroom

Edutopia video featuring Kate and Kareem Farah

Tech tools we mention:

Kahoot
Peardeck
Parlay Ideas and our tutorial
Remind and our tutorial
More resources for distance learning from Modern Classrooms

Daily Do Now check-in (tailored for distance learning through Google Forms)
Emily refers this in the episode as the "weather check Do Now"

Resources for Student Input in Teacher-Created Groups

Example of a breakout-room deliverable

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!

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