Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
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Episode 59: Teacher Feature #1: Karen Simms & Stacey Eyler
In our first "Teacher Feature" episode, Toni Rose is joined by Karen Simms and Stacey Eyler to talk about their implementation of the model, benefits they've seen in using the model, and how they've adapted it to the unique grading considerations of the IB Middle Years Program. Show Notes Cult of Pedagogy Podcast Episodes on Instructional Video Creation and Self-Pacing Evidence of Learning Levels used for Mastery Checks Sample Mastery Check for Individuals and Societies Knowing and Understanding Rubric Year 3 Individuals and Societies 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
Episode 58: Supporting Students who are Absent
Toni Rose is joined by Aimee Yocom to discuss how the model helps teachers to support students who are absent (whether once, occasionally, or frequently) by providing equitable access to our teaching, as well as how the model eases the burden of teacher absences. Show Notes Follow Aimee on Twitter Edutopia Video Webinar: Supporting Absent Students Facebook Group 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
Episode 57: Implementing MCP in AP Courses
Zach is joined by Shane Donovan and Bernadette DeSario, both experienced AP teachers, to discuss how they manage the dense, advanced content of these classes and how they see their role in preparing students for the exam in addition to life after the exam. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode - Learning from Team Teachers in Australia 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
Episode 56: Veteran Teachers
Toni Rose is joined by Megan Remmel and Jocelyn Hieatzman, both veteran teachers who came to the MCP model after many years of traditional teaching, to talk about why they chose to reinvent their classes and the benefits of the model for all teachers, new and veteran alike. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators Credential MCP Facebook Group 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
Episode 55: Teachers New to the Profession
Toni Rose is joined by Chauncy Foreman and Anna Gosling to talk about their experience implementing the model in their first few years of teaching and to discuss why the model is beneficial for those new to the profession. 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
Episode 54: Responding to Critics of the MCP Model
This week, Toni Rose is joined by Lisa Doty to talk about how they respond to teachers, students, and stakeholders who have concerns about the MCP model. They address some common misconceptions and answer a few questions from teachers who have concerns about particular aspects of the model. Show Notes Empower Students’ Families with Modern Classrooms QR Code Generator Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial) Bloom’s Taxonomy Toni Rose’s Progress Tracker Example Hattie’s Research 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
Episode 53: Unit Zero and A Day in the Life of a Modern Classroom
Toni Rose is joined by Emily Dia to talk about using a Unit Zero to introduce the model, and they go on to describe a day in the life of a Modern Classroom once students have internalized the routines. Show Notes Toni Rose's Unit 0 Calendar Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms: Episode #1: Unit 0 Marissa’s Classroom Johns Hopkins research data on MCP Unit 0 One pager Family intro email Unit 0 Reflection Unit 0, Lesson 1 Family Communication Toolkit Icebreaker Ideas: Follow the Directions Activity I am From Poem Unit 0: Slide Development Template Adding ten minutes of reading time dramatically changes levels of print exposure 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
Episode 52: Sharing the Model with Stakeholders
Kate and Zach chat with Cheyenne Dickson about sharing the MCP model with stakeholders, including both communicating with students and families as well as explaining our teaching model to colleagues and administrators. Show Notes Zach’s pacing tracker (anonymized version) YAMM Zach’s YAMM blog post Students & Screen time: research-based guidance from Modern Classrooms Resource for student-led communication with families Handout for classroom visitors Language for syllabi or course overviews 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 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
Episode 51: Innovators in Education #3: James Francis, CEO of Screencastify
For the third installment in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by James Francis, CEO of Screencastify, to discuss Screencastify's growth in the education space and its responsive approach to its growing user base of educators. Show Notes Screencastify and its products: Record Edit Submit Johns Hopkins MCP Study Results 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 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
Episode 50: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Learning
In this episode of the Modern Classrooms Project Podcast, Kate is joined by Demi Lager to discuss the versatility of the instructional model for in-person and distance learning. Show Notes Kahoot Demi’s trackers Demi’s Twitter: @demilager Demi’s “I need a check" board Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain by Zaretta Hammond Successful Zoom Breakout Rooms 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 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
Episode 49: Q&A From the Community #8
Toni Rose and Zach field more of your questions on topics relating to rolling out the model at the beginning of the year, meaningful mastery checks on topics learned by rote, and using rubrics. Show Notes Submit Questions for Q&A Episodes MCP Podcast Episode #4: Building Authentic Relationships with Students (Toni Rose's first appearance on the MCP podcast) MCP Podcast Episode #48: Building Equitable Classrooms (Toni Rose's first appearance as co-host) Bloom’s Taxonomy Quizziz Quizlet Keeping up with the Modern Classrooms 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 [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 48: Building Equitable Classrooms
Kareem is joined by Toni Rose Deanon, who will be joining the podcast as a cohost! They discuss the importance of building equitable classrooms, what it means to teach equitably, and how the model facilities and reinforces equitable teaching practices. Show Notes Elena Aguilar - Coaching for Equity SEL Do Nows - Kate's and Toni Rose's Canvas: how to hide students' names when grading QR Code Generator Headphone Splitters Donors Choose 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 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
Episode 47: Lesson Classifications in a Modern Classrooms
Zach is joined by Monte Woodard and Sarah Moon to discuss their approaches to lesson classifications (must-do, should-do, and aspire-to-do lessons) and how the different types of lessons facilitate self-pacing, access to content, and mastery-based grading. Show Notes Edpuzzle Self-Paced Classroom Certification (Monte is highlighted in Practice #1) The Five-E's 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 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 46: Classroom Design
In this episode, Kate is joined by MCP Program Director Debbie Menard to explore classroom set-up and systems that can help facilitate blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog Show Notes Tools discussed: [Adhesive white board](https://www.amazon.com/Post-Dry-Erase-Surface-Discontinued/dp/B00NC1D5YM/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=3m+adhesive+whiteboard&qid=1626207156&sr=8-6 Headphone splitters Trauma-Informed Teaching in a Modern Classroom Ask MCP 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 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
Episode 45: The Mentor Experience
This week, Kareem chats with Zach and Monte Woodard about their experience as Modern Classrooms Mentors, diving into some of the most common feedback they give to mentees working through the MCP Mentorship Program. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential - the first step in becoming a Modern Classrooms mentor. Game board pacing trackers MCP LMS Tutorials: Canvas Google Classroom Schoology Seesaw Hyperdocs 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 Modern Classrooms Free 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
Episode 44: Q&A from the Community #7
In our 7th Q&A episode, Kareem and Zach field more questions from the MCP community on practice activities vs. mastery checks, creating instructional videos, and beginning-of-class routines. Show Notes Apply to become a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator Explain Everything (and MCP tutorial) Screencast-o-matic (and MCP tutorial) Zach's MCP Zoom Recording Tutorial Edutopia Video Edutopia Article on Daily Goal Setting Do-Nows YAMM - Yet Another Mail Merge Zach’s Blog Post on Automating Emails with YAMM 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 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
Episode 43: Motivation in a Modern Classroom
This week, Kareem is joined by Garner Andrews to discuss motivation in a Modern Classroom, with topics ranging from self-determination theory to more practical approaches to leveraging the MCP model to inspire students to strive for success Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator Credential The Internationals Network Edutopia Video Self-Determination Theory Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 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 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
Episode 42: The Student Experience in a Modern Classroom
This week, Kareem is joined by one of his former students, Jayme Mims, to talk about the Modern Classrooms model from the student's perspective, how it facilitates learning and responsibility in school, and how it prepares students for success in college and beyond. Show Notes Edutopia Video Progress Trackers The Warm Demander 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 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
[From the Archive] Episode 23: Managing Grading in a Modern Classroom
In this week's episode, we discuss systems and strategies Modern Classroom educators employ to make mastery-based grading sustainable in their classrooms. 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! 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 41: Q&A from the Community #6
In our 6th Q&A Episode, Kareem and Zach answer questions about starting out with implementation, addressing pushback from parents, addressing academic dishonesty, and starting PLCs with other teachers implementing the model. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode #39 on returning to in-person learning Research on the impact and effectiveness of MCP, as well as the Johns Hopkins Report Kareem mentioned Edutopia Video Exemplar units Modern Classrooms Project Free Course Guide PLC Resources School and District Partnerships 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 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
Episode 40: Lessons Learned from Year One
This week, Kareem chats with MCP implementors and mentors Amanda Arbuckle and Noah Beigelmacher about the lessons they've learned in their first year teaching with the model. Show Notes Backwards planning (Understanding By Design) Eduprotocols Making Thinking Visible Flipped Classroom Edpuzzle (and the MCP Edpuzzle Tutorial) Game Board 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 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
Episode 39: Returning to In-Person Learning - Two Teachers' Experiences
Zach is joined by a DC International School colleague, Alexa Arboleda, to talk about their recent return to in-person learning, some of the challenges it has presented and some of the benefits they've found to being back in the building with students. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator credential Urban Teachers Weather check do now Alexa’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 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
Episode 38: Innovators in Education pt. 2 - Quim Sabria of Edpuzzle
For the second episode in our Innovators in Education series, Kareem is joined by Quim Sabria, cofounder and CEO of Edpuzzle, to discuss their approaches to educational change and share thoughts about the future of instruction. Show Notes Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial) Edpuzzle on Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest Edpuzzle’s Blog Edpuzzle's Self-Paced Classroom Microcredential (brought to you by MCP!) 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 37: English Language Arts in a Modern Classroom
This week, we're joined by Jackie Durr, Alayne Milton, and Alicia Cordero to talk about how they implement blended learning, self-pacing, and mastery-based assessment in their ELA modern classrooms. Show Notes Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator credential Teaching ELA in a Modern Classroom webinar Manga Classics - Alicia's source for graphic novel and manga versions of novels Flipgrid Game board pacing tracker Nearpod and Modern Classroom 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 36: Q&A From the Community #5
Kareem and Zach field questions from listeners on handling ungraded assignments, structures for supporting kids outside the classroom, and potential red flags that may indicate the need to refine one’s implementation of the model, among other topics. Show Notes Submit a question for us to answer on a future episode! Edutopia video Teacher tips video about discussion bags MCP Podcast episode on data-driven instruction and pacing/progress trackers Zach’s blog post on automating parent communication with YAMM 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 (who this week had to record away from home, and apologizes for his audio quality!): @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Episode 35: Coaching Teachers in Modern Classrooms
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
Episode 34: Monitoring Student Progress in a Modern Classroom
This week, we're joined by Allura Pfeister to talk about how we monitor self-pacing, diving deep on the strategies and types of progress trackers we've used in our elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Co-hosted by Kate and Zach Modern Classrooms Virtual Summer Institute Submit a question for a future Q&A Episode here! Show Notes Allura’s student-facing tracker Zach’s public-facing tracker Kate’s public-facing tracker Kate’s Do Now Zach’s YAMM blog post Kanban board Collection of student-facing progress trackers Collection of public-facing progress trackers Framing a public progress tracker in the classroom Public progress trackers and FERPA MCP Podcast episode on organic collaboration 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 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 33: Innovators in Education: Transcend Education
In this week's episode, the first in our Innovators in Education series, we are joined by Dr. Jennifer Charlot, Partner at Transcend Education, to discuss the importance of supporting whole child development and 21st century skills through innovative instructional approaches. Show Notes Transcend Education Jennifer on Instagram Transcend's Ten Leaps Van Ness Elementary’s Whole Child Design RevX (and on Instagram) Project Based Learning (and our webinar and episode of the MCP Podcast on PBL) Edutopia video on Kate’s SEL Do Now 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 32: Project Based Learning in a Modern Classroom
This week, we discuss how the Modern Classrooms model can be combined with the Project Based Learning approach to truly empower students with autonomy, independence, and authentic, relevant learning experiences. Remember to take the MCP Educator survey before May 1st! Show Notes Project-Based Learning in a Modern Classroom webinar Taking a Modern Approach to Project-Based Learning by Kristen Moore Kristen’s pacing tracker Zach’s pacing tracker PBLWorks Setting the standard for 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 [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 31: Q&A From the Community #4
This week we field more questions from the community, on topics ranging from what materials can be used in a modern classroom to how to prepare subs for a modern classroom, plus several questions posed by administrators and coaches relating to observing and evaluating modern classrooms. Remember, you can always submit questions here, or tweet with #askMCP, or ask a question in our Facebook group and we may pull it for a future Q&A episode! Show Notes Amazon links to the products Kareem mentioned (shop through Amazon smile and your orders can support the Modern Classrooms Project!): Stackable bins Post-it Sticky whiteboards Edutopia video Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: student discussion Weather-check Do Now Exemplar units (including teacher facing PD units) 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 30: Co-teaching in an Inclusion Classroom
In this episode, we hear from a co-teaching team of Modern Classroom 6th grade educators on how they serve students in their inclusion classroom. Show Notes Co-teaching models Teacher Tip from my Modern Classroom: Differentiation and Student Choice (Meg's video) Universal Design for Learning Motivational Tik Toks: Good morning from Ms. Scott! * Good work, Team GWU! (or “Mrs. Rice dances in pajamas and a moustache”) Mrs. Rice becomes a Christmas tree Mikva Challenge and Mikva Project Soapbox 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 29: Q&A From the Community #3
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: [email protected] Scholarship program for black male educators 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 28: College and Career Prep with MCP
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
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
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! ❤️ Have five minutes? Want to be featured on our podcast?❤️ If you’d like to share how Modern Classrooms has impacted your teaching practice, please review these recording instructions and send it our way. The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Episode 25: Elementary Modern Classrooms
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. Show Notes 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 Follow us online and learn more: 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
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
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
Show Notes 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
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
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!
Episode 19: A Path Forward in 2021
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. 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 18: Building Effective Instructional Videos
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 (if the image doesn't appear, click here) Kareem’s Screencasting Piece in Cult of Pedagogy Screencast-o-matic Screencastify Explain Everything Edpuzzle Playposit Nearpod Desmo The Cornell Note Taking System Follow us online and learn more: 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
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 Follow us online and learn more: 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
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: Google Classroom Canvas Seesaw Schoology 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 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 15: MCP Q&A
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 Follow us online and learn more: 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
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 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 13: What We're Grateful For
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
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
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