The Modern Classroom Blog
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Interactive Learning with GooseChase
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Alyshahn Kara-Virani, co-founder of GooseChase, to discuss how the platform can be used to enhance the classroom experience.
Leading Innovation in Rural Elementary Schools
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Sara Bennis, a school principal in a rural district.
Successfully Implementing in High School Math
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay, a high school math teacher who has successfully implemented the Modern Classrooms Project model in her classroom in the early years of her teaching.
Adapting Modern Classrooms for Young Learners
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Evette Reid, a second-grade teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools who has been implementing a blended, self-paced, mastery-based learning model in her classroom.
Supporting Student-Centered Classrooms with Project-Based Learning
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Jorge Valenzuela, a renowned performance and education coach with expertise in project-based learning (PBL).
True College and Career Readiness
In this episode, guest host Avery Balasbas is joined by seven of his former high school students who are all now in college to discuss how a blended, self-paced, and mastery-based instructional approach in high school has helped them in their college career.
Innovation and School Culture
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Don Allen, an educator with experience ranging from teacher to superintendent, to discuss the importance of collective determination and innovative teaching approaches in creating a positive school culture.
Student Engagement and Chronic Absenteeism
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Cassandra Burdette, a history teacher, to talk about her experience creating a learning environment to help with absenteeism.
Reflections from a Four-Year Implementer
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Sam Ortiz, an elementary teacher with 15 years of experience, to discuss her journey with the Modern Classrooms Project over the past four years.
Troubling the Narrative with Ken Shelton
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Ken Shelton, a prominent educator and EdTech expert.
Discussing Systems Alignment
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Sean Aker to discuss the challenges and opportunities within the modern education landscape.
Increasing Student and Teacher Confidence
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Megan Meachum, a fifth-grade teacher who is implementing the Modern Classrooms model.
Gathering Modern Classrooms Educators to Discuss Impact
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon and Zach Diamond welcome a live audience to celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast.
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating SPED in Student-Centered Classrooms
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Mark Pederson, Maddie Richer, and Cassie Fontaine and they explore how educators can create a student-centered classroom that fosters self-advocacy for students with IEPs and 504s.
Mastery-Based Teaching in Math
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Ylaiza Perez, a math educator implementing mastery-based teaching and learning strategies, to discuss teaching authentically and promoting true mastery.
Tech Tool Highlight: Screencastify
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, to talk about how teachers, students, and industry professionals use Screencastify's various platforms and tools.
Self-Pacing with Early Learners
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux, to discuss the challenges and successes of implementing blended learning with early learners.
Tech Tool Highlight: Kami
In this episode, Toni Rose Deanon is joined by Margie Tiner, a Kami Certified Educator, about the benefits of using Kami in the classroom.
Teacher and Student Collaboration
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Megan Kindred to talk about collaboration at all levels - between students, between adults, and even between students and teachers.
Teaching Visual Arts in a Modern Classroom
In this episode, Zach Diamond 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.