
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

Oct 9, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 109: LGBTQ+ Allyship and Activism
Toni Rose is joined by Christina Feldmann to talk about how teachers can support LGBTQ+ students. This episode contains discussions of suicide and domestic violence, which may be traumatizing for some listeners.
Show Notes
Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network
Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students
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

Oct 6, 2022 • 60min
Episode 108: Collaboration and Community with Catlin Tucker
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: 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

Sep 25, 2022 • 47min
Episode 107: Updates and Q&A
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 podcast@modernclassrooms.org
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: 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

Sep 18, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 106: Routines, Procedures, and Scaffolding with Kindergarteners
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 olivia.hotchkin@concordschools.net
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

Sep 11, 2022 • 45min
Episode 105: Implementing in AP Physics
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: 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

Sep 4, 2022 • 49min
Episode 104: Routines and Procedures with Catlin Tucker
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: 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

Aug 28, 2022 • 1h 3min
Episode 103: Ditch That Textbook, with Matt Miller
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: 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

Aug 21, 2022 • 49min
Episode 102: Elementary Science
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: 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

Aug 14, 2022 • 57min
Episode 101: Planning and Implementing with a Teaching Team
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: 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

Aug 7, 2022 • 44min
Episode 100 with Catlin Tucker
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: 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