Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

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

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

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

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: p2p@modernclassrooms.org 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

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

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

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

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

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

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