
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

Apr 21, 2024 • 54min
Episode 185: Teacher and Student Collaboration
Zach is joined by Megan Kindred to talk about collaboration at all levels - between students, between adults, and even between students and teachers.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Prior episodes of the MCP Podcast on collaboration (this is a saved search on the podcast website - there are a lot of episodes on collaboration)
15 Fixes for Broken Grades
Edpuzzle
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: Elementary School and High School
Auto-updating progress tracker template
Megan's daily seating chart
Megan's gameboard with partner tasks
iReady Math
Stand Up & Shout: Songs from a Philly High School
Connect with Megan by email at megan.kindred@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 TeachSpecial Guest: Megan Kindred.

Apr 14, 2024 • 1h
Episode 184: Visual Arts
Zach is joined by Dana Pelzman to talk about teaching visual arts using MCP, as well as some more general discussion on accommodating, flexible mastery checks for creative work.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Work Life podcast by Adam Grant and the episode "How to Change Your workplace"
Edutopia videos profiling MCP: High School and Elementary School
[Dana's Tracker](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yl6ct5K3mgMSISsJ_N6ZX_C_oiyNymcZ3tMcEAdm7f8/copy)
Ibis Paint
Procreate
Kleki
Chrome Canvas
Figma/Figjam
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: Dana Pelzman.

Mar 31, 2024 • 34min
Episode 183: Student Perspective
Toni Rose is joined by Sarahya College, a high school sophomore, who offers incredible insight into the student experience of learning in a modern classroom as well as advice for teachers who are implementing the model.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Join us for our second session with Screencastify on Thursday, Apr. 4, 6pm ET. We’re focusing on Students as Creators. 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 Guest: Sarahya College.

Mar 24, 2024 • 36min
Episode 182: Pre-K
Toni Rose is joined by Marquitta Thomas to talk about how she uses the model at the pre-K level.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Connect with Marquitta by email at marquittathomas09@yahoo.com
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 TeachSpecial Guest: Marquitta Thomas.

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 10min
Episode 181: An Educator's Impact
Toni Rose is joined by high-school and college students Dulce, Aayla, and Breanna to talk about the talk they gave at NCTE and the impact that of a caring educator.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
National Council of Teachers of English
Pedagogy of the Oppressed, by Paolo Freire
Precious Knowledge
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
MCP is at UCET this week! Be sure to come and find us if you're attending
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: Breanna Lopez and Dulce Gonzalez.

Mar 10, 2024 • 49min
Episode 180: Edifying Teachers
Toni Rose is joined by Katie Caster to discuss her work at Edifying Teachers and the importance of curiosity and reflection for teachers.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Edifying Teachers
Teachers College at Columbia University
Bank Street College of Education
Dr. Django Paris
Take My Hand, by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Connect with Katie by email at katie@edifyingteachers.com and follow Edifying Teachers on Instagram, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn
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 3, 2024 • 42min
Episode 179: Computer Science
Toni Rose is joined by taMica Gaither-Banks for an in-depth discussion of the MCP implementation she uses in her computer science classes.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Zoom (and the MCP tutorial on recording videos using Zoom)
Camtasia
Code.org
Connect with taMica Gaither-Banks on Facebook
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

Feb 25, 2024 • 49min
Episode 178: Learning for Justice
Toni Rose is joined by D’Aisha Smith, Skyla Hudson, and Jaci Jones to talk about their involvement with Learning for Justice and how teachers can incorporate social justice teaching and learning into their work.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Learning for Justice
Abbott Elementary
Facing History and Ourselves
Southern Poverty Law Center
Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards
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 TeachSpecial Guests: D’Aisha Smith, Jaci Jones, and Skyla Hudson.

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 177: Gamification
Zach is joined by Chad Collins to discuss the gamified materials he's designed and how he approaches gamified teaching in general.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Check out Chad's gamified coursework here (along with some other resources he's provided)
MCP Podcast Episode 172 with Cat from Genially
Quizbowl
Blooket
Gimkit
Quizlet
Adam Watson and KyEdRPG (also check out KyEdRGG's resources page, including some of Chad's work)
Dungeons and Dragons
RPG - Role Playing Games
Super Mario Wonder
Ghost, by Jason Reynolds
Zach's Dark Souls blog post
Elden Ring
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
What if you could simplify your mastery checks? In this workshop, learn how to leverage schoolAI Spaces to create AI-based mastery checks, offer instant feedback, and help identify students needing extra support. Register here.
Got questions? We have answers! Attend our monthly Q&A session to get your questions answered live on Wednesday, Jan 21, 5pm ET.
Are you ready to create a story of learning, documented by the learner through familiar sharing tools? In this webinar, you'll discover how Unrulr's advanced features seamlessly integrate with MCP. 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 Guest: Chad Collins.

Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 176: Joyful Disruption
Toni Rose is joined by Marvin Reed to talk about how he disrupts traditional approaches to teaching while prioritizing joy in his classes.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Social Justice Standards (Learning for Justice)
Playlist with all the songs mentioned on this episode! (still in the works, check back soon!)
Connect with Marvin on Instagram @majorteach or by email at marvinjreed@gmail.com
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
It’s the last learner series with Genially. Join this workshop to celebrate wins and troubleshoot challenges with the community when you implemented the Genially resource you created. Join us this Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6pm ET. Register here
Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, Feb 14 at 7 pm EST to connect with other Modern Classroom educators!
We’re presenting at AASA in San Diego! Join our session, From Suspensions to Self-Regulation: Educators Who Flipped the Script (Session #1931) - 2/16/2024, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm. Stop by if you’re around!
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: Marvin Reed.
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