Best Blended Instruction Podcasts (2025)

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Immersive by Design: Making Mixed Reality Part of the Blend 52:09

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Immersive tech isn't just cool. It's useful. And more importantly, it fits right into the blended learning you're already building. In this IDIODC session, Destery Hildenbrand, a Learning Technology Consultant and Immersive Technology Evangelist, will walk you through integrating mixed reality, such as AR and MR, into your learning experiences. We'…

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Shortcast 207: How MCP Impacts the College Experience 14:59

1d ago14:59

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Listen to the full episode here Guest host Avery Balasbas is joined by a panel of his previous students who are now in college to discuss their MCP experience and how it prepared them for learning beyond high school Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Avery's previous MCP Podcast episodes: Episode 139: T…

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The Disengaged Teen: Understanding Why Students Check Out—and How We Reignite Their Drive to Learn 58:36

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Why are so many teens tuned out, stressed out, or just going through the motions at school? In this episode, I talk with journalist Jenny Anderson and education expert Rebecca Winthrop about their new book The Disengaged Teen, which breaks down four student engagement modes—Resister, Passenger, Achiever, and Explorer—and how each one impacts a youn…

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Shortcast 183: Student Perspective (HS) 15:47

8d ago15:47

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Listen to the full episode here 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. Contact us, follow us online,…

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FEED DROP: The Balance with Catlin Tucker 52:39

12d ago52:39

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For our third feed drop episode, we're happy to share this episode of Catlin Tucker's The Balance podcast. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! You can find more info on The Balance podcast and subscribe hereBy The Modern Classrooms Project

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Why Small Group Instruction Works: Supporting Multilingual Learners at the Teacher-Led Station (Part 2) 21:21

13d ago21:21

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In this episode, I explore how small group instruction can transform learning experiences for multilingual learners. You'll learn why the teacher-led station in a station rotation model is the ideal space to differentiate support, build confidence, and offer real-time feedback. I break down three high-impact strategies—I Do, We Do, Pairs Do, You Do…

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Episode 245: Shortcast 60 - Middle School Student Experience 15:53

15d ago15:53

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by two of her former 6th grade students, Lila and Tyler (currently 8th graders) to talk about their experience in Modern Classrooms throughout middle school - in person, in remote learning, and in general Show Notes Edpuzzle (and MCP Tutorial) Kahoot Quizlet Follow us online and learn more: Modern…

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Supporting Multilingual Learners: Why Station Rotation Works (Part 1) 24:40

20d ago24:40

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In this first episode of my new series, I explore how the station rotation model can be a game-changer for multilingual learners. I break down the barriers these students often face in whole-group instruction and explain how small-group, differentiated stations create more equitable learning experiences. You'll hear how this model can help build la…

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Episode 244: Shortcast 219 - Student Voice (EC) 16:27

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Listen to the full episode here Zach is joined by Marlene Tapia Garcia and three of her first grade students, Olivia, Arya, and Ethan, to talk about their experience in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 138: La Revisión y las Pruebas de Dominio (Marlene's previou…

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1.9 The Passing Away of Bhishmadeva in the Presence of Lord Krishna with Radhika Raman Das 1:12:52

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Canto 1, Chapter 9 of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Picking up the story immediately after the Mahābhārata war, we witness the Pandavas’ crushing grief, Bhīṣmadeva’s consolations, an…

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The Quality Stack: Building Fail-Safes into L&D Pipelines 46:52

24d ago46:52

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How do you move beyond endless checklists to bake quality into every layer of learning design? In this actionable conversation, Hadiya Nuriddin tackles this challenge head-on, drawing from her Quality Management in Learning and Development playbook and frontline experience. We’ll explore why “quality theater” fails, how to align standards with orga…

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FEED DROP - Lifelong Learning Defined with Jorge Valenzuela: Season 3, Episode 19 - From Compton to the World: Building STEM Futures Through Project-Based Learning with Jose González 26:02

26d ago26:02

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For our second feed drop of the summer off-season, we'd love to share an episode of Jorge Valenzuela's Lifelong Learning Defined podcast. This episode is called "From Compton to the World: Building STEM Futures Through Project-Based Learning with Jose González" You can find the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast here…

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From Curiosity to Curriculum: How Inquiry-Based Learning Boosts Student Engagement and Agency with Trevor MacKenzie 45:28

27d ago45:28

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In this episode of The Balance, I chat with educator and author Trevor MacKenzie about how inquiry-based learning creates accessible entry points and personalized pathways that build student agency, curiosity, and deeper engagement. Trevor shares practical strategies, unpacks the phases of the inquiry process, and offers guidance for aligning inqui…

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Episode 243: Shortcast 213 - Do We Want Students To Be On Pace or Actually Learning? 15:44

29d ago15:44

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Toni Rose is joined by Drea Siford to talk about her approach to teaching 4th grade using the MCP model Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Zearn Eureka Math Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers podcast, and the episode with Kareem: 3 practices to give you more one-on-one time with students Email Drea at [email protected]…

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Maximizing Personalization and Agency with Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations 15:39

1M ago15:39

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In this episode, I dive into a powerful variation of the station rotation model designed to maximize personalization and student agency. By using data to assign must-do stations and allowing students to choose from may-do options, teachers can tailor learning while giving students meaningful control over their experience. I share examples across su…

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Episode 242: Shortcast 204: Reflections from a Four-Year Implementer 15:17

1M ago15:17

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Listen to the full episode here Toni Rose is joined by Sam Ortiz to talk about her experience implementing the model over four school years, addressing concerns from stakeholders, and engaging with the MCP community Show Notes Screencastify and Screencastify Submit Quizziz MCP Self-Paced Structures resources (including the tracker templates Sam men…

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Episode 148: PyCon 2025 AI Education Open Space 57:25

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In this special episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes convene an open space discussion at PyCon US 2025 in Pittsburgh. Surrounded by a diverse group of educators, developers, and learners, they hand the mic to the community to answer two key questions: How are you using AI personally, and how do you see AI shaping …

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1.8 Prayers by Queen Kunti and Pariksit Saved with Radhika Raman Das 1:11:59

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Chapter 8 of the First Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. As Krishna prepares to leave Hastinapura for Dwaraka, the chapter unfolds as a deeply emotional and theological moment—m…

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The Performance Paradox: Solving L&D’s $100 Billion Waste Problem 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist at Beyond the Sky, merges decades of corporate marketing expertise with cutting-edge L&D innovation to tackle the crisis of ineffective training. In this episode, she dismantles why traditional content-heavy approaches fail to drive real-world performance, revealing how AI-powered role-plays, immersive sc…

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FEED DROP: Boundaries and Balance: Practical Solutions for Teacher Burnout 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

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For our first feed drop of the summer, we'd love to share this episode of Teachers Talkin' with you! Teachers Talkin’ is a discussion-based podcast hosted by Dustin Tatroe and Ghazali Abdul-Wahab, focused on elevating conversations in education. Each episode features honest, reflective dialogue with educators from around the world on topics ranging…

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The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction 20:32

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The Station Rotation Model + UDL = Stronger Tier I Instruction In this episode, I’m announcing the release of my new book, The Station Rotation Model and Universal Design for Learning: Elevating Tier 1 Instruction and Cultivating Learner Agency. I wrote it to help educators tackle a challenge I hear all the time—how do we meet the needs of such div…

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Episode 241: Shortcast 201 - Increasing Student and Teacher Confidence 18:10

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TR is joined by Megan Meachum to talk about how the MCP model benefited both herself and her students, and her plans for the coming school year. Read a summary of the original episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Listen to the full version of this episode here Remember, you can now listen to this episode (and all episodes) on Y…

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Leading AI Implementation: Building an Inclusive, Integrated Approach to Emerging Tech in Schools with Dr. Brandee Ramirez 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandee Ramirez about what it takes to lead AI implementation across a school district. She shares how her work focuses on supporting all stakeholders—teachers, students, families, and staff—in building confidence with AI tools and understanding their practical value. Dr. Ramirez unpacks the difference between an ed…

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From the Archives: Let's Talk About Grading Practices - E130 26:13

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This week, we are starting our book study with chapter 1 of Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Specifically, we will dive into what makes grading so difficult to talk about and even harder to change. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episo…

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Episode 240: Hacking Assessments 44:27

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TR is joined by Starr Sackstein to talk about how teachers can authentically innovate and disrupt in the realm of assessment. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Starr Sackstein Starr's book, Hacking Assessment Starr and Alexandra Laing's new book, Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Trans…

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Neuroscience and AI: Enhancing Learning and Performance 57:38

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Margie Meacham, famously known as "The Brain Lady," a pioneer in applying AI to learning and talent development since 2013. Drawing from her hands-on experience developing educational chatbots, Margie will take us on a journey through the powerful intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. …

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1.7 The Son of Droṇa Punished with Jayananda Das 53:04

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by yoga scholar and spiritual teacher Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to explore the 7th Chapter of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana. The conversation ranges from Vyasa’s samadhi and the origins of the Bhagavatam to nuclear-scale weapons, ethical complexit…

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From Distraction to Transformation: 3 Ways to Use Tech to Truly Personalize Learning 22:55

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In this episode, I unpack three guiding principles for using technology to personalize and improve learning. From designing tech-enhanced instructional models to using tools to remove barriers and collect better data, this conversation will help you shift from simply using tech to using it well. If you've ever felt frustrated or overwhelmed by tech…

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Episode 239: Wavio 40:10

2M ago40:10

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Guest host Aimee Yocom is joined by Dana Kravchick to talk about the Wavio Pulse tracker, developed specifically for MCP. They discuss how Wavio came to be, how it can be used in the classroom, and what the future holds for the platform. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Wavio and The Wavio Pulse Track…

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End-of-Year Engagement: Student-Led Learning with the 5Es Model 17:12

2M ago17:12

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End-of-Year Engagement Made Easy As the school year winds down, it can be tough to keep students focused and motivated. In this episode, I share a strategy that uses the 5Es instructional model to guide students through a self-directed inquiry project. This approach gives learners voice and choice, encourages deep exploration, and meets their need …

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Creating Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences, By the Book 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Training content can only help create true change if it can help everyone in your organization. There is a whole range of reasons and circumstances why learners might find content inaccessible or exclusive, and it can seem very daunting to try and solve accessibility and inclusivity for all possibilities. In this session of IDIODC, we’re talking wi…

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Episode 238: What About the High Achievers? 51:07

2M ago51:07

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TR is joined by Jocelyn Hieatzman to talk about how high achieving students can learn from discomfort as they thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 56: Veteran Teachers (Jocelyn's first appearance on the podcast) Canvas LMS Jocelyn's Unit 2 Lesson 2 exempla…

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1.6 Conversation Between Nārada and Vyāsadeva with Radhika Raman Das 1:05:37

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In this moving and richly layered episode of The Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined once again by Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) to explore Chapter 6 of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana—a pivotal narrative that recounts Narada Muni’s spiritual origin story. Prompted by Vyasa’s curiosity, Narada Muni narrates t…

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Heart, Mind, and Action: How Concept-Based Inquiry Positions Students to Make Meaning with Ruba Abi Saab 41:30

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In this episode of The Balance, I sit down with Ruba Abi Saab, Instructional Coach and Teaching and Learning Coordinator at Al Rayan International School in Accra, Ghana. Ruba shares how concept-based inquiry shapes her work with teachers and students, encouraging deeper thinking, empathy, and purposeful action. We talk about her passion for integr…

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Episode 237: 5th Grade Collaboration 56:05

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TR is joined by a fifth grade teaching team to talk about how they work together to use the MCP model in their different classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Abby, Amy, and Madeline by email Abby: [email protected] Amy: [email protected] Madeline: madeline.cole@t…

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Asset-Based Language in Feedback and Rubrics 24:14

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Feedback and rubrics are powerful tools. In this episode, I explore how shifting from deficit-based to asset-based language can transform both your feedback and your rubrics. Drawing from my recent blog, I share why this shift matters, how it aligns with UDL, and how small changes in language can have a big impact on student motivation and self-eff…

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Episode 236: Gifted Education 51:44

3M ago51:44

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TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Differentiation Doesn't Work, by James Delisle Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work, by Carol Tomlinson NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention SENG: Supporting Emot…

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Beyond Vanity Metrics: Driving Growth with Learner Engagement 42:07

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L&D teams face mounting pressure to prove engagement isn’t just a vanity metric. Join Becky Willis, learning strategist and co-founder of Tractus Learning, as she reveals how to transform engagement from abstract concept to measurable business driver. Discover practical frameworks for connecting learning maturity to engagement strategies, including…

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1.5 Nārada’s Instructions on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for Vyāsadeva with Krishna Ksetra Swami 57:23

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey), explore the 5th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, focusing on the transformative encounter between Narada Muni and Vyasadeva. They discuss how Narada’s sharp critique of Vyasa’s literary work serves as a turn…

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Revisited: The Modern Classrooms Project with Kareem Farah 50:08

3M ago50:08

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We revisit an earlier episode when Dr. Catlin Tucker spoke with Kareem Farah about maximizing teacher time, boosting student engagement, and reimagining workflows through his Modern Classrooms Project. About Modern Classrooms Project Modern Classrooms Project Free CourseBy catlinthebalance

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Episode 235: Is AI the Solution? 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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TR is joined by Carlos Canela to talk about how educators can use AI responsibly and the importance of connection, even in an AI-forward classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Carlos' Padlet with AI resources for teachers MCP's Instagram Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC) conference Knowlej Pa…

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Revisited: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald 52:13

3M ago52:13

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What do we mean when we say Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? How can UDL support an antiracist learning environment? In this episode of Dr. Catlin Tucker’s podcast, The Balance, she invites Andratesha Fritzgerald, an inclusive practices implementation consultant and life-long educator, to offer clarity around these themes and questions. Learn M…

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Episode 234: Learned Helplessness 1:07:09

3M ago1:07:09

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Toni Rose is joined by Ernest Rodriguez to discuss learned helplessness and the importance of SEL and vulnerability in a student-centered classroom. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Hot Yoga On Purpose, with Jay Shetty Gimkit Connect with Ernest by email at [email protected] Learning Experiences fo…

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The Accessibility Edge: How Benchmarking Fuels Inclusive Learning Success with Susi Miller 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Tune in as 2025 LPI Learning Professional of the Year Susi Miller reveals how inaccessible learning content creates significant organizational risks, including compliance violations, talent exclusion, and reputational damage. Through her groundbreaking eLa1000 Accessibility Assessment initiative, Susi demonstrates how organizations that prioritize …

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Revisited: Sparking Engagement in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms with Dr. Shaun Woodly 54:37

3M ago54:37

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Catlin talks with Dr. Shaun Woodly about his personal experience teaching in urban schools with culturally diverse students. Catlin and Shaun discuss the need to consider, “What learning really looks like?” and whether teachers are creating spaces to foster authentic learning experiences for kids. Listen to Shaun and Catlin as they discuss the four…

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1.4 The Appearance of Śrī Nārada with Sundar Gopal Das 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Sundar Gopal Das (Simon Hass) delve into the 4th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring the qualities of the ideal speaker and listener, the significance of Vyasadeva's crisis, and the urgency of spiritual practice. They discuss how the Bhagavatam…

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Episode 233: Driver Education 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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TR is joined by Debbie Fry to talk about how she uses the MCP model in her Driver Education, P.E., and Health classes. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes MCP Podcast Episode 231: Physical Education Connect with Debbie by email at [email protected] Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Em…

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AI with Intention: Dr. Tony Frontier on Leading, Teaching, and Learning in the Age of AI 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tony Frontier, author of AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for School Leaders and Teachers, to explore how educators and school leaders can navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI with purpose. We discuss intentional leadership, the risks and opportunities of AI in education, the role of acade…

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Episode 232: Workforce Readiness Training 55:30

4M ago55:30

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TR is joined by Sam Meisenburg, co-founder of Study Snacks, to talk about the importance of, and methodologies for, teaching cybersecurity and AI concepts to high schoolers. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Study Snacks Transparent bird feeder Brave Browser Onion Router and the Tor Project Duck Duck G…