
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

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

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