Modern Classrooms Project Podcast

Toni Rose and Zach are joined by a live audience and a variety of special guests to celebrate our 200th podcast episode! Click here for the video recording of this live episode Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Zearn Cheryl's charts Ditch That Textbook MCP Podcast Episode 171 with Kendal MCP Episode 139 with Avery Avery's Chart (from the MCP Research Toolkit) MCP Podcast Episode 60 with TR and their students MCP Walkthrough Rubric MCP Handout for Classroom Visitors 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

Zach is joined by Steve Schlarman to discuss the challenges of teaching multiple different courses simultaneously and some of the solutions Steve has discovered to ease them. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Link to the original episode Show Notes Project Lead the Way Project Based Learning (PBL) Episode of MCP Podcast with Wesley McCammon Ungrading) and the episode of the MCP Podcast on Ungrading Connect with Steve in the MCP Educator Facebook group or on Twitter (X) @mrschlarman_fzn 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: Steve Schlarman.

Join us for a live recording of our 200th episode! The show will take place on Tuesday, July 30th, at 7:00 PM Eastern. Register here 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. 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.

Link to the full episode here 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.