LiberatED Podcast A conversation with the cofounder of the Modern Classrooms Project
Feb 21, 2025
Robert Barnett, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at the Modern Classrooms Project, shares insights from his journey in education. He discusses innovative tech like instructional videos that allow personalized learning for students. Barnett emphasizes the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet diverse needs. He also delves into the evolution of funding models for nonprofits, the advantages of personalized instruction in private schools, and his own experiences as an education entrepreneur.
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Shifting to Personalized Learning
- Rob Barnett, a former math teacher, found traditional teaching methods ineffective for diverse student needs.
- He started recording short videos of his instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
Adapting to Different Curricula
- The Modern Classrooms model adapts to various curricula and subjects.
- Focus on digitizing instruction to work closely with students and ensure mastery.
From Pilot to Expansion
- Rob and his co-founder, Kareem Farah, piloted their teaching approach with eight teachers.
- Due to COVID, the project expanded rapidly from training a small group to thousands of teachers.