
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

Jul 7, 2024 • 19min
Episode 196: Shortcast 171: Resetting MCP
Toni Rose is joined by Kendal Giacomini to talk about resetting a modern classroom mid-year (after a long break) and her new role at MCP.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
You can email Kendal at MCP Implementation Support at implementation.support@modernclassrooms.org, or directly at kendal.giacomini@modernclassrooms.org
Learn more about becoming a Distinguished Modern Classsrooms Educator here, and learn more about our Los Angeles Educator Scholarhip here. You can reach Avery at avery.balasbas@modernclassrooms.org
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
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

Jun 23, 2024 • 15min
Episode 194: Shortcast 156: Progression vs. Grades
Zach is joined by Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donaghue to talk about the distinction between tracking progress and assigning grades and how teachers can help students and other stakeholders shift their mindsets around learning and displaying progress data.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships
Check out MCP's new podcast, Catalyzing Classroom Change!
Previous MCP Podcast episodes with Dacia and Paul:
Episode 5: Supporting Disengaged Students (with Dacia)
Episode 67: Ignite! Online Academy (with Dacia)
Episode 89: Impacts of Self Pacing (with Paul)
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
The MCP Mentor Directory
Connect with Dacia by email at dacia.guffey@modernclassrooms.org, dacia.guffey@dpsnc.net, and dacia1976@gmail.com
Connect with Paul on Twitter @PaulODonogue_
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 Guests: Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donoghue.

Jun 16, 2024 • 15min
Episode 193: Shortcast 155: Grading Beliefs and Mindsets
Kate McGillicuddy discusses the transition to standards-based grading from traditional systems. Topics include the impact of grading mindsets on student engagement, shifting focus from grades to learning, challenging tasks in grading practices, and personalized goals for improvement in the classroom.

Jun 9, 2024 • 14min
Episode 192: Shortcast 152: Embracing Resistance
Toni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France
"The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar
Links from Toni Rose's Announcements:
Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern Classroom Webinar | Tuesday 8/15, 6pm ET | Register here.
VMP Info Session | Wednesday 8/16, 4pm ET | Register here.
Back to School Bash | Wednesday 8/16, 6pm ET | Register here.
EdWebinar The Student-Centered Classroom: Early Elementary Edition | Thursday 8/17, 5pm ET | Register here.
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

Jun 2, 2024 • 15min
Episode 191: Shortcast 151: Humanizing Teaching Practices
Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable"
Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" and "[Humanizing Distance Learning](https://us.corwin.com/books/learning-from-a-distance-276703"
Annual Visible Learning Conference
Daniel Pink, "Drive"
Connect with Paul:
On his website maketeachingsustainable.org
On Instagram @sustainteaching
By email at paul@maketeachingsustainable.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 TeachSpecial Guest: Paul France.

May 26, 2024 • 56min
Episode 190: Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
This week's episode is the audio from a webinar Toni Rose hosted called Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms. They are joined by a fantastic panel of Mark Pederson, Maddie Richer, and Cassie Fontaine.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
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 Guests: Cassie Fontaine, Maddie Richer, and Mark Pederson.

May 19, 2024 • 55min
Episode 189: Mastery-Based Teaching and Learning
Toni Rose is joined by Ylaiza Perez to talk about teaching authentically and promoting true mastery.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Connect with Ylaiza on LinkedIn and Instagram @ylaizaperez_
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Are you ready to keep learning? It's not too late to get a scholarship to our Summer Mentorship Program! Apply now to join a group of innovative educators in meeting every learner's needs.
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: Ylaiza Perez.

May 12, 2024 • 51min
Episode 188: Screencastify
Toni Rose is joined by Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, to talk about how teachers, students, and industry professionals use Screencastify's various platforms and tools.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Screencastify
Screencastify Submit
FERPA
COPPA
SOC-2
Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn and on Twitter/X @vshahv
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Applications have opened up for this summer's Virtual Mentorship Program. We’re working to match 6,000 educators with experienced educator mentors who can help build skills around using technology effectively, teaching students how to be more self-directed, and increasing motivation and effort in the classroom. If you’ve always wanted a mentor when implementing our model, now’s the time to apply. Apply here: https://bit.ly/43G7Y71
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: Vishal Shah.

May 5, 2024 • 53min
Episode 187: Early Learners
Toni Rose is joined by Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux to talk about how they use the MCP model to work with very young (1st grade) learners.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators.
Join our edWebinar for a discussion where experienced special education educators share their insights on creating a thriving classroom that celebrates all learners: Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms on Thursday, May 9 at 6pm ET. Register here.**
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 Guests: Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux.

Apr 28, 2024 • 46min
Episode 186: Kami
Toni Rose is joined by Margie Tiner to talk about how her education journey led her to Kami, as well as discussing some of Kami's incredible features.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Top Golf
Kami
New customers can try Kami for free for the rest of the school year! Click here to sign up
ISTE
Kami Certified Educators Course
Connect with Margie:
By email at margie.tiner@kamiapp.com
On social media @TinersTechTips
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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