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Nov 2024
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Episode 215: It's OK to Experiment

The Modern Classrooms Project
About this episode

Toni Rose is joined by school leaders Ryan Cordia and Roxane Thomas (plus a surprise guest!) to talk about how they support teachers who are implementing MCP and create a safe space to innovate.

Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.

Show Notes

Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week

  • We are wrapping up our book club with ScreenPal and Kami. The community is reading UDL & Blended Learning by Katie Novak and Catlin Tucker and we are on our last session together. Get your must-do reading pages for our fifth and last session on Thursday, November 21, 7pm ET. Register here

  • Join Matthew Hickson, MCP’s Head of Partner Transformation, and Dr. Crystal Deaver, the former principal of the Game Development Design School at Burleson ISD, to talk about the results of a two-year implementation study that led to rapid growth in student achievement at GDDS on Tuesday, November 19, 4 pm ET. Leaders will come away with concrete strategies and impact data that can guide their vision for going schoolwide and making big gains with mastery-based, self-paced, and blended learning strategies. Register here

  • We are hosting a panel with Screencastify on How to leverage digital tools and in-person interactions to cultivate an inclusive community on Thursday, November 21, 4pm ET. Join a panel of school administrators and edtech experts as they dive into the importance of engaging families and community members, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. As they tackle issues like absenteeism and family engagement, they’ll also address common misconceptions about digital communication and highlight how it can enhance—not hinder—in-person connections. Register here

Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:

The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach

Special Guests: Roxane Thomas, Ryan Cordia, and Sophia Bradley.

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