
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

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.

Feb 4, 2024 • 55min
Episode 175: Sports and MCP
Toni Rose is joined by Tacks Feliciano to talk about how he adapted the MCP model into an innovative approach to coaching volleyball.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
MCP Edutopia Videos: High School and Elementary School
The MCP Free Course (also linked below on all episodes!)
GoPro
Headstrong, by Brook Rundle
MCP Podcast episode 174 with Steve Schlarman on planning for multiple preps
Loom
Formative
Notion
Arduino
Connect with Tacks on Instagram and Twitter (X) @coachmisterf, and by email at coachmisterf@gmail.com
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
We have new courses for you! Join us at MCP University Info Session on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7pmET. Click here for more details.
Looking for ways to replace the one-size-fits-all models of instruction? Join us for this webinar on Addressing the Source of the Problem: Broken Instructional Models, Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 1pm ET. Register here.
Want to learn how AI can help create student-centered learning environments? Join our first of three learner series with schoolAI on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6pm ET. Register here.
Join our panel discussion on the Student-Centered Classroom: Elementary Edition, where we explore innovative approaches to elementary education on Thursday, Feb. 8, 6pm ET. Click here for more details.
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: Tacks Feliciano.

Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 174: Planning for Multiple Preps
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.
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
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, Jan. 29, 7pm ET. Register here
Building Interactive Learning Journeys with Genially on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6pm ET. Register here.
Join our monthly Twitter chat on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 7pm ET. Follow us @modernclassproj and follow #MCPchat.
Join our webinar with Padlet: Using Padlet in Your Modern Classroom on Thursday, Feb. 1 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 Guest: Steve Schlarman.

Jan 21, 2024 • 55min
Episode 173: Indigenous Teaching Practices
Toni Rose is joined by Micah Daniels for a conversation on culturally responsive education for indigenous students and communities.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Learn more about MCP at FETC
[Helen Thomas](https://www.edsurge.com/writers/helen-thomas
The Inconvenient Indian, by Thomas King
An Indigenous People's History of the United States, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
This is not a Peace Pipe, by Dale Turner
Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
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: Micah Daniels.

Jan 14, 2024 • 49min
Episode 172: Genially
Zach is joined by Cat Spencer of Genially to discuss the platform and how it can be used to enhance blended materials in a modern classroom and beyond.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Genially
Genially Templates
Genially on Youtube
Genially Academy
Becky Keene
Escape Games
Follow Cat on Twitter/X @catspencer21
Follow Genially on social media @geniallyofficial
Genially Jukebox Template
Name That Tune Template
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Want to create an interactive learning experience for your learners? Join our first of three Learner Series with Genially starting Tuesday, January 16, 6pm ET. Register here.
Looking for ways to take care of your being? We’re partnering with edWell to talk more about addressing well-being in education on Thursday, January 18, 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 Guest: Cat Spencer.

Jan 7, 2024 • 57min
Episode 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

Dec 24, 2023 • 57min
Episode 170: The Role of the School Psychologist
Toni Rose is joined by Cassie Johnson to discuss the role of the school psychologist.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
More info on becoming a Distinguished Modern Classrooms Educator
Whole Child Theory
Growth Mindset (from Carol Dweck's Mindset worksfrom Carol Dweck's Mindset Works)
UNO
Jenga
Email Cassie at cjohnsoneds@gmail.com
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: Cassie Johnson.