The Modern Classroom Blog
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Embracing Resistance
In this episode, hosts Zach Diamond and Toni Rose Deanon delve into the complex realm of resistance in education.
Humanizing Teaching Practices
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Paul France, an author and advocate for sustainable teaching practices, to delve into the need for more humanized and sustainable approaches in education.
Discussing Opening and Closing Routines
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Jess Bille to discuss how well-structured opening and closing routines can support a self-paced learning environment.
Self-Pacing in Elementary
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Calla Miller and Sarah Krasowski to explore self-paced learning in their elementary classrooms.
Classroom Design
In this episode, Kate Gaskill and Debbie Menard discusses classroom design and its impact on blended, self-paced, and mastery-based learning.
Unleashing the Benefits of Technology
Kareem Farah considers the role AI will have in maximizing the impact educators - and the tools they use - can have on the future of education.
Manageable Grading in a Modern Classroom
In this episode, Kate Gaskill and Zach Diamond are joined by Moira Mazzi, a high school geo-systems teacher, to discuss modernizing teaching methods to foster better student learning and progress.
Data Equity
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Emily Persons Research and Evaluation Manager at the Modern Classrooms Project, to discuss equitable mindsets and approaches for working with and gathering data.
Global Impacts: Abuja, Nigeria
Katherine Lewiston, drama teacher at the American International School sat down with the Modern Classrooms Project to share her experience in her classroom.
Building Effective Instructional Videos
In this episode, Kareem Farah is joined by Zach Diamond and Meg McGregor to discuss the best practices for developing instructional videos.
How to Implement an AED Program in Schools: A Comprehensive Guide
This guide can walk you through the simple steps or implementing an AED program in your school.
Supporting Disengaged Students
In this episode, Kareem Farah is joined by educators Dacia Guffey and Shane Donovan to discuss the challenges and solutions related to modern education.
Rolling out the Modern Classrooms Model
In this episode, hosts Kareem Farah, Zach Diamond, and Monte Woodard discuss the implementation of a blended, self-paced, mastery-based teaching model in classrooms.
Introducing the Modern Classrooms Project
In this episode, Zach Diamond welcomes listeners to a summer series featuring highlights from past episodes. The first highlight is from a 2021 conversation with Kareem Farah, co-founder of the Modern Classroom Project.
Teacher Reflection
In this episode, Monte Woodard is joined by Chris Isip, who shared insights into his journey of incorporating the Modern Classroom Project model into his music curriculum.
Responsive Teaching and Data Collection
In this episode, Monte Woodard asks Melissa Stagg about her insights on modern teaching practices, neuro-divergent learners, and equitable grading.
Teacher and Learner Reflection Practices
In this episode, Toni Rose is joined by Avery Balasbas to delve into key aspects of effective teaching, student engagement, and the role of reflection in the learning process.
La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio
Nos introduce a la profesora, Marlene Tapia García, y como ella y sus estudiantes de primer grado en Chicago implementan las estrategias y conceptos claves de una Aula Moderna.
Going School-Wide with Modern Classrooms in Elementary
In this episode, Zach Diamond is joined by Maureen Delgado to discuss personalized learning and differentiation at her diverse, multilingual elementary school.
Tech Tool Highlight: Formative
In this episode, Monte Woodard is joined by Carlo Schmidt, Director of Product at Formative, to talk about the platform, its features, and some interesting use cases.