Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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, October 12 at 6:30pm ET Monthly Meetup, October 12 at 7pm ET Show Notes Flip (formerly Flipgrid) Project Zero Thinking Routines Parlay Ideas Catlin’s blog post on collaboration while socially distancing Canva Catlin’s SEL Series The Casel Framework Catlin’s podcast episode with her graduate students Freyer models The 4 C’s of 21st century learning (blog post by Catlin) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 [email protected] 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 More Information on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Enroll in the October cohort of the Virtual Mentorship Program Screencastify MCP Webinars Learner Daily Check In Tracker You can now create a copy of this resource by clicking here! Bloom’s Taxonomy Explain Everything Explain Everything Webinar Modern Classrooms Webinars Explain Everything Tutorial Edutopia videos some MCP teachers use for BTSN: Middle/High School Elementary School Email Toni Rose for info on presenting MCP at you school or at conferences [Information on MCP PLCs](https://www.modernclassrooms.org/plcs Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 (and MCP's Edpuzzle Tutorial) Michael Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Hubbard's Cupboard Class Dojo Plicker Email Olivia at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 How To Create a Self-Paced Classroom Setting Up Mastery-Based Grading In Your Classroom Connect with Becca on Instagram and Twitter at @sheavillephys Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Kareem is joined by Catlin Tucker to talk about classroom routines and procedures. Show Notes Follow Catlin Online: On Twitter @Catlin_Tucker On Instagram @catlintucker Modern Classrooms Do Nows - Edutopia Kate Gaskill's Discussion Bags Routine The Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important Matrix) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 to register for our September 15th workshop on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator! Ditch That Textbook Relationship Builders at Ditch That Textbook Do More with Google Classroom Alice Keeler Microsoft Immersive Reader Flip (formerly Flipgrid) SEL Do Nows: Toni Rose's SEL Do Now Toni Rose's virtual SEL Do Now Edutopia article on MCP SEL Do Nows Follow Matt on Twitter @jmattmiller and TikTok @ditchthattextbook getmattsstuff.com - free ebook, newsletter Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Hilary's pacing trackers: Hilary's public trackers for all subjects Science Math ELA Writing Workshop Social Studies Sound Wands (Hilary uses them for transitioning/grabbing attention) Generation Genius Steam Design Challenges Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Toni Rose is joined by Theresa Benedetto, Laurie Hutchinson, 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 and highlighting elementary implementation Connect with Theresa, Laurie, and Steph on Twitter: @theresa_bene @lauriegus @mspeeleng2 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Follow Catlin on Twitter and Instagram Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Connect with Deidra: Black Girls Teach on Instagram: @blackgirlsteach Deidra on Instagram: @teachmedee Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video with Edutopia!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial) MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Supporting Teachers as an MCP Principal Maintaining A Positive Culture Ignite Online Academy Podcast (Apple Podcasts Link) Challenges Supporting MCP Teachers Flip (formerly Flipgrid) Teacher Observations and Evaluations Tips and Suggestions for Administrators Information on DMCE and DMCA (Distinguished Modern Classrooms Advocate credential for administrators (additional info here) Connect with Matt: Email Matt: [email protected] Follow Matt on Twitter @mrhickson120 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Screencast-o-Matic and Modern Classroom tutorial Modern Classroom resources Modern Classroom webinars School and District partnerships, including Expert Consultation sessions Making Thinking Visible by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, Karin Morrison and Lisa’s infographics: Chalk Talk Connect-Extend-Challenge Micro lab protocol See, Think, Wonder I used to think... Now I think 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

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 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, every Tuesday with Modern Classrooms 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 Sign up for our November 12th Webinar on Collaboration in a Modern 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 [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 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 (Kareem was the guest on this episode) MCP Exemplar Units Edutopia video Universal Design for Learning High Quality Blended Instruction: research-based best practices Examples of Pacing Trackers showing lesson classification 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 How to create a self-paced classroom Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom Planning for teaching whole-class novels Blended learning approaches to whole-class novels Self-pacing and whole-class novels Auto-updating progress tracker template Parlay Ideas (you guessed it) Mastery-based learning and whole-class novels Edpuzzle Intermission: Feedback on displaying many names on a pacing tracker Erin's tracker template (names displayed horizontally) Erin's tracker explainer Craig's tracker - 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 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Lindsay’s Planning Process Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Adding Captions to Instructional Videos The Noun Project Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 (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 Soundtrap Wordle Nerdle (like Wordle, but for math!) Globle (like Wordle, but for geography!) Concord Schools Presenting MCP Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 (plus MCP's new video with Edutopia featuring elementary students) Paul's Twitter: @paulodonoghue_ What does self pacing look like in Rebecca and Paul's classes? MCP Podcast Episode 87 - Troubleshooting Self Pacing (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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom Setting up Mastery-Based Grading in your classroom Alison's intro to cognitive science: What is Cognitive Load Theory? | by David Weller | Medium A decade of education theory; the rise and rise of cognitive science of learning | St. Emlyn's Graphic: Information Processing Model: Graphic: Cognitive Load Theory: Graphic: Water Glass Visual for CLT How does MCP align with cognitive science? An advance organizer for student learning: Choke points and pitfalls in studying Alison's key takeaways for teachers Alison's goals for wrapping up the school year Connect with Alison: Email Alison at [email protected] Follow Alison on Twitter @alisonstonecbsd More resources from Alison: Learning Scientists Podcast 6 Powerful Learning Strategies You Must Share with Your Students Brain Book Buddy Challenge Grids Powerful Teaching Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide [Dylan Wiliam - Cognitive Load Theory](www.dylanwiliam.org) (and on Twitter @dylanwiliam) Cognitive Load Theory in Action - the Book | Ollie Lovell Ollie Lovell: Cognitive Load Theory in Action - Mr Barton Maths Blog Oliver Lovell: Planning, running a maths department and Cognitive Load Theory - Mr Barton Maths Blog Cognitive Load Theory and What it Means for Classroom Teachers Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Modern Classrooms Exemplars Issues Charlie Wanted to Troubleshoot Data showing modern classrooms teachers are less stressed How Charlie Went About Troubleshooting Charlie’s original roadmap (the one that required troubleshooting!) Charlie’s simplified roadmap Editable roadmap template 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 [[email protected]]([email protected]) Charlie's website: moynathoughts.com Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Megan’s tracker image Q&A: 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!) What do your guided notes look like? Guide on Guided Notes Retrieval Notes Bloom's Taxonomy Toni Rose's Figurative Language Cheat Sheet What are some of your favorite tech tools? Explain Everything Edpuzzle Padlet Flipgrid Parlay Ideas How can I teach novels while self-pacing? How can MCP work with standardized tests? How can I add more collaboration in my class? Jamboard Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Google Voice Self pacing in non-traditional settings Brandy's post-lesson surveys: Student view Make a copy 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 Screenshots of Brandy's automated trackers 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, on Twitter @bravinlife, and on Facebook Find Pierce's information on his school's website Read the takeaways from today's podcast on the blog Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Planning projects and classifying lessons Managing materials in a visual art class Connect with Aimee Follow Aimee on Instagram @serendipitousjoyart Email Aimee at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Kareem on the Cult of Pedagogy podcast Everything you need to know about building a great screencast video How to create a self-paced classroom Setting up mastery-based grading in your classroom 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 Blooket Gimkit 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 and on Facebook Connect with Beth by email and on Facebook Connect with Andrea by email and on Facebook Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Breaking up work time Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial) Pomodoro technique (and a great online pomodoro timer!) Keeping Modern Classrooms Fun Kahoot Quizziz Quizlet What to do while kids are watching videos and taking notes? Dan Boudreaux on the MCP Podcast 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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video CoP Podcast: Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom The settings in which Elizabeth and Kathleen work with adult learners UDL - Universal Design for Learning Balancing supports and independence when working with adults Five E’s 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 Anything else to share? Perusall Canvas studio quizzes Secondary MCP tracker sheets Elementary BUILD slides Connect with Elizabeth and Kathleen Reach Elizabeth @elizanntechtosa on Twitter, and email her at [email protected] Reach Kathleen @shaferkshaferk on Twitter, and email her at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Read a transcript of this episode here Outline and Show Notes Planning, innovating, and recharging over the summer MCP's new animated, student-facing explainer video Using the summer to plan for a Modern Classroom Updates on Virtual Summer Institute 2022 Virtual Summer Institute 2022 Scholarship opportunities 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 - 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 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 and transcript Episode 78 - February Feedback and Q&A recap and transcript Check the Modern Classrooms 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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog Outline and Show Notes Intro - Meet Jess MCP Podcast episode 73 (with Sarah, Jess' teacher bestie!) Opening routines Daily Goal Sheet on IG SEL Do Now IG Toni Rose’s In-Person SEL Do Now Toni Rose’s Opening Slides (this was updated daily) Introducing and tweaking opening routines Closing routines Weekly email template to caregivers Virtual/Hybrid opening and closing routines Toni Rose’s Virtual SEL Do Now More Tips from Jess Jess' Goals for the rest of the school year Connect with Jess Email Jess Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Jess Bille.

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 Feedback: Guardrails Feedback: Different data points Zach’s blog post on automatically tracking time since a student’s previous submission Mastery-Based Grading and Grade Reporting Remind Me 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 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 SEL Do Now Jen Giffen (the sketch-noting teacher Amy mentioned) - @virtualgiff on Twitter Classroom Q Teaching Multiple Sections Balancing teaching content and self-pacing Microsoft Forms Blooket One Note MCP Podcast episode on Unit Zero Tips and Tricks Screen recording in powerpoint Connect with Jesse and Amy Email Jesse at [email protected] or connect with him on Facebook Connect with Amy @azaroffclass on Twitter and Instagram MCP Microsoft Users Facebook group Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 How To Create a Self-Paced Classroom How MCP Looks in Elementary Math Some of Andrea’s trackers: Clue Themed Game Board Nintendo Themed Game Board Public Pacing Tracker and video explanation Some of Beth’s Trackers: Game Boards for Adding Large Numbersand Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers Public Trackers for Adding Large Numbers and Adding Fractions and Mixed Numbers Quizziz IXL Challenges and Celebrations Prerequisite Skills Gamification Kahoot Quizlet Connect with Andrea and Beth: Email Andrea Email Beth Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram The Modern Classroom Project [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

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 Karla’s game board, group tracker, and student-facing trackers MCP Podcast episode on self pacing in elementary Zach’s anonymized pacing tracker template Emily’s student tracker Emily's Gameboard tracker Emily’s Teacher Tracker The LMS as a Tool for Self Pacing Zach’s Google Classroom Classwork page Karla’s Google Classroom Classwork page (Book Club Unit) Lesson Classifications as a Self-Pacing Tool MCP Podcast episode on Lesson Classifications 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) by Susan Blum Tools We Use When Students Fall Behind Using YAMM to send automated progress reports to families Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 (a mix of a game board and a spreadsheet) Sarah's checklist-type tracker Hillary's subject-specific individual trackers Math Social Studies Science ELA Q&A: Motivating students to complete aspire-to's Pros and cons of digital/physical trackers Zach's digital (spreadsheet based) progress tracker Automating emails to families with Yet Another Mail Merge 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: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog 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 MCP Scholarships One Challenge and One Success One Tip for a New Elementary Implementer Impact of MCP (with some of the graphics Calla mentioned) Connect with Calla on Twitter @teachcmiller Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guests: Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski.

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 Mayfair CTE Started from the... How to Join Copper Tubing Connect with Evin: Instagram: @mrjarrett_constructiontech Facebook Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] Send us an audio note and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 MCP 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: [email protected] Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Creating Self-Paced Classrooms Setting up Mastery-Based Grading PISA - Programme for International Student Assessment Eric’s video on planning Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 (and check out our new video with Edutopia as well!) Information on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Visible thinking Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Project Based Learning Edutopia video (and check out our new video with Edutopia as well!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential Weekly Grids (by subject) Public Progress Tracker Peardeck Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial) Calendly Narrative Writing Self Facing Pacing Guide Stretch vs Stress Discover, Discuss, Demonstrate Five E Model for Inquiry-Based Learning Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to TeachSpecial Guest: Dacia Guffey.

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 The Original MCP Edutopia Video Michael referenced (also, check out MCP's new video with Edutopia!) Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Credential Edpuzzle (and MCP tutorial) MCP Podcast episode on Emergent Bilinguals Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Kareem joins Toni Rose to talk about teacher leadership opportunities for Modern Classrooms implementors. Show Notes Join the MCP community on Facebook Write an article for Modern Classrooms Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Screencast-o-Matic (and MCP Tutorial) Edpuzzle (and MCP 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 Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 MCPodcast episode on performing arts Explain Everything (and MCP Tutorial) Screencastify (and MCP 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 Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Read180 MCP Podcast Episode 10: Collaboration via Full-Group Activities MCP Podcast Episode 4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 SmartMusic Nearpod (and MCP Tutorial) Flipgrid An example video from Karis: Theme Based Stimuli Choreographer's Tool An example lesson from Katherine Sam’s game board Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 Lindsay’s Planning Process Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Adding Captions to Instructional Videos The Noun Project Follow us online and learn more: Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

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 facebook.com/modernclassproj Kareem: @kareemfarah23 on Twitter Kate: @gaskill_teacher on Twitter Toni rose: @classroomflex on Twitter and Instagram 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! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach