
Modern Classrooms Project Podcast
Your hosts discuss the model and its implications for the future of education, along with guests including MCP implementors such as mentors, teachers, and administrators.
Latest episodes

May 14, 2023 • 52min
Episode 139: Teacher and Learner Reflection Practices
Toni Rose is joined by Avery Balasbas to discuss the value of self reflection practices both for teachers and learners, as well as ways to facilitate student reflection in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Nearpod
Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP)
Avery’s Classroom Video
Connect with and follow Avery:
Instagram
Wine Thursday Podcast
Avery's Blog
Avery's Website
Twitch
YouTube
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Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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: Avery Balasbas.

May 7, 2023 • 60min
Episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio
For this episode entirely in Spanish, Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia to explain the MCP model and discuss how mastery checks facilitate revision in a self-paced class.
English-Language recap of this episode is available on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Lea un resumen de este episodio en el blog del Proyecto Modern Classrooms
Show Notes
Información sobre MCP Webinars y becas
El rastreador que usa Zach (versión anónima)
Información sobre la certificación Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator
Enviarle correo electrónico a Marlene al: mtapiagarcia@cps.edu
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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: Marlene Tapia-Garcia.

Apr 30, 2023 • 42min
Episode 137: Going School-Wide with MCP
Zach is joined by Maureen Delgado, the principal at Clinton Elementary School in Chicago, to talk about how she is rolling out the model to her entire school.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
The Grid Method
Email Maureen at [mailto:mdelgado3@cps.edu](mdelgado3@cps.edu)
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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

Apr 23, 2023 • 35min
Episode 136: Formative
Guest host Monte Woodard is joined by Carlo Schmidt, Director of Product at Formative, to talk about the platform, its features, and some interesting use cases.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
Formative
Previous episodes of the MCP Podcast with Monte:
Episode 2: Rolling Out the Model
Episode 45: The Mentor Experience
Episode 47: Lesson Classifications in a Modern Classroom
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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

Apr 16, 2023 • 51min
Episode 135: Stories from a Baltimore City Educator
Toni Rose is joined by Wyatt Oroke to discuss his teaching career in Baltimore City.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
[Teacher Mentorship Program Scholarship Opportunities](https://www.modernclassrooms.org/open-opportunities
[D. Watkins](https://d-watkins.com/)
[The Baltimore Banner](https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/)
Follow Wyatt on Instagram and Twitter
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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: Wyatt Oroke.

Apr 9, 2023 • 55min
Episode 134: Building and Supporting Communities
Toni Rose is joined by Ashley Kearney to talk about connecting with, building, and supporting school communities.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
[Teacher Mentorship Program Scholarship Opportunities](https://www.modernclassrooms.org/open-opportunities
Connect with Ashley on Twitter @ashleyckearney and LinkedIn at ashleyckearney
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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: Ashley Kearney.

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Apr 2, 2023 • 52min
Episode 133: Providing Effective Feedback
Zach is joined by Jerod Brown and Dan Ronchak to discuss strategies for providing effective feedback as well as ways that a Modern Classroom can be conducive to providing targeted feedback.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
MCP Podcast episodes featuring Shane Donovan:
Episode 5: Metacognition and Reflection (Part II)
Episode 57: Implementing MCP in AP Courses
Mote
Edpuzzle
Screencastify
Connect with Jerod on Twitter @JerodBrown_ and email Dan at ronchakD@colheights.k12.mn.us
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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

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Mar 26, 2023 • 52min
Episode 132: Universal Design for Learning and MCP
Zach is joined by Devin Schrock to discuss Universal Design for Learning and the many ways it is evident in the MCP model.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships, as well as our special invite-only session!
Universal Design for Learning
The UDL Guidelines from CAST.org
The Myth of Average: Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty
Unlearning by Katie Novak
Would you Rather (Katie Novak)
The Writing Revolution
Headphone splitters
MCP Tutorial on Adding Subtitles to Instructional Videos
Email Devin at devin.schrock@modernclassrooms.org
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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

Mar 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 131: Implementing MCP at an Independent School
Zach is joined by Carmen Welton to discuss her experience teaching at an independent boarding school and the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the MCP model in that context.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships, as well as our special invite-only session!
Cult of Pedagogy podcast episodes featuring MCP:
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom
Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video
Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom
National Association of Independent Schools resources:
What are Independent Private Schools?
The Independent School Advantage
MCP Podcast Episode 114: World Language Acquisition with Xiaomin Sun
ACTFL Foreign Language Standards
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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

Mar 12, 2023 • 32min
Episode 130: Teacher Collaboration - How to Lead a PLC about MCP at Your School
Toni Rose is joined by Whitnei Moore and Andrea Kowalski to talk about the MCP PLC they've developed at their school.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships, as well as our special invite-only session!
More info on MCP PLCs
Connect with Andrea and Whitnei:
Email Andrea at akowalski@aceroschools.org
Email Whitnei at wmoore@aceroschools.org
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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