Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

TR is joined by Cindy Wilkins to talk about how she has used the model in her work with preservice teachers in the higher education setting Show Notes Belhaven University Khan Academy The Shift to Student Led, by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak Bloom's Taxonomy Connect with Cindy by email at cwilkins@belhaven.edu Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Cynthia Wilkins.

Zach is joined by three of his students, Hansi, Ian, and Kennedy, to talk about their experiences in his class, both when they had his class in Middle School and, currently, in 10th and 11th grades. Show Notes Radiohead Ezra Weisz Miraculous Ladybug Zach's tracker template DCI's student podcast, The Lair (check back here after 12/10/2025 to hear Hansi's alien invasion segment) Adobe Audition The New Sound, by Georgie Greep Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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 Guests: Hans Neseth, Ian Paulino, and Kennedy Pendleton.

TR is joined by Drea Aguirre, an instructional coach, to talk about genuine, realistic, and humanistic coaching, and the importance of intentionally modeling the techniques that best serve students Show Notes Drea's Core Syllabus Connect with Drea by email at drea_aguirre@dpsk12.net Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Drea Aguirre.

Live from GaETC2025, TR is joined by Daniel Forrester, Sarah Eiler, Nick Provenzano for a discussion of ed tech, AI, and implementing innovative approaches to teaching Show Notes Amitrace Screenpal SchoolAI [Needlepoint](https://needlepoint.com/) Lego "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education" by Dee Lanier and Ken Shelton [Lumio](https://www.mairie-lumio.fr Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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 Guests: Daniel Forrester, Nick Provenzano, and Sarah Eiler.

Zach is joined by Hui Couch to talk about how she uses the model to inspire her multi-lingual learners in math class, and to talk about how she approached designing a presentation for other teachers on using MCP in math classes Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 246: Math Mentor Relationship MCP Podcast Episode 243: Math and ELL Connect with Hui by email at hui.couch@modernclassrooms.org Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Hui Couch.

Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman and two of his students, Molly and Ella, to talk about the student experience of learning in a modern classroom and how teachers can develop modern classrooms where students can thrive Show Notes Steve's previous appearance on the MCP Podcast, episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps Connect with Steve in the MCP Educator Facebook group or on Twitter (X) @mrschlarman_fzn Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Steve Schlarman.

Zach is joined by Laura Campbell to talk about how she implements the MCP model in her elementary math class, and how it brings balance and sustainability to the teaching profession Show Notes Eureka Math Laura's tracker Connect with Laura by email at laura.campbell@modernclassrooms.org Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Laura Campbell.

TR is joined by Mike Friedberg to talk about middle school science and using success criteria to check for mastery and track student progress Show Notes Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School Elementary School Mike's unit plan demonstrating his use of success criteria The Danielson Framework Connect with Mike on Twitter/X @mfriedbergteach Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Transform your classroom conversations! Join us for Book Club Session 2 on October 30, 7pm ET, to explore The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, with a focus on Workflow Shift 2: moving from whole-group, teacher-led discussions to student-led small groups. Discover strategies that give students the reins, spark deeper dialogue, and create meaningful collaboration. Let’s rethink discussions—together! Register here  MCP will be exhibiting at ASA Fall Leadership Conference from October 26-28 in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Cecelia Gillam, Cory Henwood, Wavio, and MCP are presenting at FullScale Symposium from October 25-28. Miguel Melchor will be presenting at WIDA Consortium from October 27-30 in Seattle, WA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Mike Friedberg.

TR is joined by Jataune Jones and Freddie Alarcon to talk about how they supported teachers in a district-wide rollout of the MCP model and the positive outcomes of implementing at a large scale Show Notes Modern Classrooms + Chesapeake Impact Report Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week It often feels harder to miss school than to teach when you’re sick. But it doesn’t have to be that way! In this webinar Stress-Free Sub Planning with Insta-Lesson on October 21, 7pm ET, we’ll show you how a free AI tool called Insta~Lesson (insta-lesson.com) can help you create complete, fully editable, student-facing lessons in seconds. Plus, we’ll share how Insta~Lessons can be used to facilitate makeup work, extension activities, and self-paced learning. Insta~Lesson works for all subjects and grade levels so we hope you’ll invite your colleagues and administrators too! Register Here  MCP Co-founder, Kareem Farah, is speaking at EDTECH Week on October 20, in New York City, NY. MCP will be exhibiting at CGCS 69th Annual Fall Conference from October 22-26 in Philadelphia, PA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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 Guests: Freddie Alarcon and Jataune Jones.

TR is joined by Eileen Ng to discuss her use of visual rubrics to enable authentic assessment, reflection, and learning Show Notes Examples of Eileen's visual rubrics: Spider Web Lab Report Four-Level Rubric EDrenaline RUsh The Personal Record Rubric The Spider Graph rubric, based on Dungeons and Dragons See also - Lucas Blair's "Dungeons and Dragons Character Sheets Go To Grad School" Eileen's article on Edutopia: "Representing Student Proficiency and Progress With Visual Rubrics" Mastery Transcript Consortium Connect with Eileen by email at eileen.ng@modernclassrooms.org or on the Edutopia Facebook page Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Want to start building your own Modern Classroom and work one-on-one with an expert educator? If you’re an educator in Chicago, St. Louis, Alabama, or any of the districts we’re partnered with, you can sign up now for the Virtual Mentorship Program! The next session runs from October 20 to January 19, and the whole program is virtual and self-paced. See if there’s an opportunity in your area by going to [modernclassrooms.org/apply-now](modernclassrooms.org/apply-now) Ready to reimagine your classroom? Join Kami, ScreenPal, and MCP as we dive into The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, focusing on shifting from information transfer to student-driven discovery for our first Book Club Session 1 out of 4 on October, 16, 7pm ET. Explore Workflow Shift 1: strategies to empower students as active learners and leave with fresh ideas to transform your teaching. Let’s chat, collaborate, and spark change—one page at a time! Register here Cassie Fontaine and Zuzka Blasi are presenting at MassCUE on October 15-16 in Boston, MA. MCP will be exhibiting at NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 15-18 in Atlanta, GA. If you’re attending, make sure to check them out and say hi! Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org Listen to this podcast on Youtube 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: Eileen Ng.