Best Differentiated Instruction Podcasts (2024)

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What Blended Learning Is and What It Is Not 14:11

21h ago14:11

14:11

In this mini-episode, I dispell some of the misconceptions about what blended learning is and is not. I highlight the benefits of this combination for positioning students to become active agents in the learning experience while freeing teachers to more effectively meet the diverse needs of students in their classes.…

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36. Part 7 - Training Your Staff 13:48

2d ago13:48

13:48

In the latest episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa focuses on the topic of training paraprofessionals in autism classrooms. Paraprofessionals play a pivotal role in student support, and Lisa discusses the importance of comprehensive training in understanding autism, implementing IEPS, managing behaviors, and using communication devices effective…

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A simple way to improve comprehension through writing 4:01

2d ago4:01

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177: Research tells us that students comprehend text better when they write about it. Here's how to use a simple sentence expansion activity to improve comprehension. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that…

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Episode 196: Shortcast 171: Resetting MCP 18:46

3d ago18:46

18:46

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. 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 …

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Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI 51:54

8d ago51:54

51:54

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Randy Laist, Dr. Cynthia Murphy, and Dr. Nicole Brewer about their book Rethinking Writing Instruction in the Age of AI. Discover how the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) form the bedrock of their innovative strategies, aimed at empowering students to discover and amplify their individual voices as …

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35. Part 6- Communication 11:07

9d ago11:07

11:07

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa continues her mini-series on setting up an effective Autism classroom, focusing on the critical importance of communication for students with Autism. She emphasizes the necessity of providing constant access to communication tools like PECS books, iPads, core boards, and AAC devices to help students e…

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A simple routine for teaching expository text structure 4:50

9d ago4:50

4:50

176: Use this simple routine to teach any of the expository text structures: sequence, description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, or problem and solution. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that a…

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Episode 195: Shortcast 157: Ungrading 17:20

10d ago17:20

17:20

Link to the original episode (157) Join our book club. In our next meeting we'll be discussing Grading for Equity. Tuesday, July 2nd, at 7:00 PM Eastern. Register here Zach is joined by Christine Walker and Craig Meyers to discuss Ungrading, an alternative approach to assessment, teaching, and learning laid out in Susan Blum's book of the same name…

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Mastering Classroom Management with Rocio Avalos 28:20

13d ago28:20

28:20

In this episode, Craig Randall sits down with Rocio Avalos, a first-grade teacher with 35 years of experience at Whitney Elementary. They discuss her journey from aspiring chemical engineer to passionate educator, her classroom management and relationship-building techniques, and the significance of routines and responsibilities in fostering a succ…

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Ask Catlin: Differentiation? 27:16

15d ago27:16

27:16

In this Ask Catlin episode, Catlin and Noelle answer your questions about differentiation and what it looks like to differentiate content, process, and products. Plus, you'll find out what song Catlin says is currently reflecting her frame of mind.By catlinthebalance

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34: Part 5- All the Materials 12:17

16d ago12:17

12:17

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa continues her mini-series on setting up an effective Autism Classroom. She discusses the importance of preparing instructional materials and resources for students with diverse needs. Lisa emphasizes the ongoing process of resource development and adaptation, especially for educators new to Autism cla…

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How to choose words for vocabulary instruction 5:16

16d ago5:16

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175: We know it's important to teach particular vocabulary words in depth - but how do we choose from the many thousands of words that students might encounter? These six questions will help you choose words for vocabulary instruction. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my scienc…

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Episode 194: Shortcast 156: Progression vs. Grades 15:23

17d ago15:23

15:23

Zach is joined by Dacia Guffey and Paul O'Donaghue to talk about the distinction between tracking progress and assigning grades and how teachers can help students and other stakeholders shift their mindsets around learning and displaying progress data. Show Notes More info on MCP Webinars and Scholarships Check out MCP's new podcast, Catalyzing Cla…

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Designing Choice Boards 11:03

22d ago11:03

11:03

Choice boards are a fantastic tool for honoring learner variability and providing students with meaningful choices. Not every student enjoys the same task, so giving them options is critical to maximizing their motivation and focus in a lesson. Choice boards allow us to honor our students’ preferences, needs, and interests, making their learning ex…

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33. Part 4- All the Visual Supports 13:24

23d ago13:24

13:24

Students on the autism spectrum benefit greatly from visuals. Visual supports assist our autistic students with language comprehension and expression. Have you ever struggled with getting your students to be more independent? Visual supports are key! In this episode of the mini-series for setting up an effective autism classroom, I tell you all abo…

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3 Powerful ways to build fluency with the whole class 4:34

23d ago4:34

4:34

174: These are simple and powerful fluency routines that you can use throughout the day! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular…

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Episode 193: Shortcast 155: Grading Beliefs and Mindsets 14:49

24d ago14:49

14:49

Zach is joined by Kate McGillicuddy to discuss mindsets around grades and grading, and in particular Kate's use of standards-based grading to address some of the problems inherent in traditional grading systems. Show Notes More info on the Fall Virtual Mentorship Program cohort On your Mark, by Thomas Guskey Ungrading, by Susan D. Blum Standards-Ba…

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Building Trust and Joy in the Classroom with Morgan Adams 30:43

27d ago30:43

30:43

In this episode host Craig Randall interviews Morgan Adams, a first-grade teacher from Trinity Midland School in Midland, Texas. They discuss Morgan's journey into teaching, the challenges and joys of the profession, and the importance of building relationships and trust in the classroom. Morgan shares her creative and engaging classroom strategies…

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Letting Students Lead the Learning with Spider Web Discussions with Alexis Wiggins 1:00:26

29d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode, I chat with Alexis Wiggins, 20-year teacher and author of, The Best Class You Never Taught: How Spider Web Discussion Can Turn Students into Learning Leaders. Alexis explains the purpose, process, and incredible outcomes of using the spider web discussion to engage students in collaborative inquiry and meaning-making. You can conne…

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32. Part 3 - All the Schedules 13:33

1M ago13:33

13:33

We are talking about schedules in part 3 of the Teach Task Box Inspire mini-series. Schedules play a crucial role in setting up an effective autism classroom. In this episode, we focus on comprehensive schedules for students and classroom staff. Carefully creating those schedules ensures a smooth functioning classroom setting. Not only do schedules…

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Here's what we do and don't know about decodable text 6:21

1M ago6:21

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173: We know that it's important to practice applying the phonics skills they've been taught, but what does research really say about using decodable text? What are questions do we still have? Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking fo…

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Episode 192: Shortcast 152: Embracing Resistance 14:14

1M ago14:14

14:14

Toni Rose and Zach discuss the variety of emotions that can come with implementing an alternative educational model and beginning a new school year. Show Notes MCP Podcast episode 151, Humanizing Teaching Practices with Paul France "The PD Book" by Lori Cohen and Elena Aguilar Links from Toni Rose's Announcements: Using TalkingPoints in Your Modern…

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Ask Catlin: Grading 24:08

1M ago24:08

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In this Ask Catlin episode, Catlin and Noelle answer your questions about grading practices and how to make grading more manageable.By catlinthebalance

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31. The Floor Plan-Autism Classroom Set-Up 13:22

1M ago13:22

13:22

The mini-series continues in this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire. We are talking all about setting up an effective autism classroom. I share all of my practical tips and considerations for arranging your classroom space to meet the diverse needs of students with ASD. Carefully planning a classroom environment with the right visual structure is k…

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Answering science of reading questions that keep you up at night 43:42

1M ago43:42

43:42

172: Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington, hosts of the popular Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, have written a fabulous new book! In this episode we discuss "The Literacy 50: A Q & A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions about Reading that Keep You Up at Night." Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach …

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Episode 191: Shortcast 151: Humanizing Teaching Practices 14:54

1M ago14:54

14:54

Zach is joined by Paul France to discuss practices that foster personalized learning and make teaching more sustainable. Show Notes Paul's new book, "Make Teaching Sustainable" Paul's previous books, "Reclaiming Personalized Learning" and "[Humanizing Distance Learning](https://us.corwin.com/books/learning-from-a-distance-276703" Annual Visible Lea…

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#3 - Promoting Equity, Inclusivity, and Engagement Through Differentiation 52:35

1M ago52:35

52:35

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-p94xv-1627589 Gary Zaharatos speaks with Brian Hull about the difference between equality and equity, inclusive practices, and how to differentiate for the needs of all students. Brian Hull taught secondary physical education in Title 1 schools for 10 years for Denver Public School before becoming a full-time …

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#2 - Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher - Introduction 8:51

1M ago8:51

8:51

Music made on https://www.soundtrap.com. Soundtrap is also available on the AppStore and Google Play.By Gary Zaharatos

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#1 - Promo Episode 13:09

1M ago13:09

13:09

Welcome to the Distinguished Physical Education podcast, the show where we discuss how to create a rigorous, standards-based PE program that is safe and welcoming for all students. I'm your host, Gary Zaharatos, and I'm thrilled to give you a sneak peek into what we have in store for you. If you haven’t already, be sure to join our Facebook group w…

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model 16:24

1M ago16:24

16:24

In this episode, I share three reasons teachers should consider using the playlist model to provide students with more control over the pace and path of their learning. https://catlintucker.com/2024/03/3-reasons-playlist-model/By catlinthebalance

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30. Part 1 - Getting Organized: Autism Classroom Set Up 18:01

1M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, a mini-series on setting up an effective Autism Classroom is introduced! This is the very first episode out of 8, that will go over all the tips and tricks for setting up an effective Autism classroom. Take a listen to hear all about my extensive experience in special education. I have started multiple aut…

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The most important things to remember when teaching phonemic awareness 2:59

1M ago2:59

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171: Phonemic awareness can feel like an overwhelming topic ... but I've condensed all the information into four important points. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? …

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Episode 190: Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

This week's episode is the audio from a webinar Toni Rose hosted called Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms. They are joined by a fantastic panel of Mark Pederson, Maddie Richer, and Cassie Fontaine. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Fostering Inclusivity:…

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AI and Teacher Productivity with Angela Watson 41:12

2M ago41:12

41:12

In this episode, I talk with Angela Watson about her most recent work integrating AI into her 40-Hour Work Week Course for teachers interested in leveraging AI to create more work-life balance. Angela also shares a new project called Finding Flow Solutions that is designed to help students be more effective and self-aware learners. You can check ou…

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29. How to Prevent Over-Prompting 11:21

2M ago11:21

11:21

This new episode of Teach Task Box Inspire discusses some beneficial strategies for preventing over-prompting in students with autism during instructional activities. It can be easy to over-prompt our students and assume they need more than we have given. However, the importance of allowing students time to process information and respond independe…

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What does research say about oral language? 3:29

2M ago3:29

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170: The Big 5 (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) get a lot of attention - but what about oral language? Oral language deserves attention because it is the foundation of both word recognition and language comprehension. In this episode I share a short summary of what research tells us about oral language and readi…

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Episode 189: Mastery-Based Teaching and Learning 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Toni Rose is joined by Ylaiza Perez to talk about teaching authentically and promoting true mastery. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Connect with Ylaiza on LinkedIn and Instagram @ylaizaperez_ Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Are you ready to keep learning? It's not too late to get a schola…

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Math Talks and Whiteboards with Summer Miller 29:22

2M ago29:22

29:22

This podcast features a deep dive into the innovative teaching methods implemented by second-grade teacher Summer Miller in Yakima, Washington. Summer shares her journey into teaching, her transition from kindergarten to second grade, and how trust and student engagement are at the core of her teaching philosophy. The conversation highlights the us…

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Ask Catlin: Assessment 28:20

2M ago28:20

28:20

In this Ask Catlin episode, Catlin answers your questions about assessment.By catlinthebalance

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28. Functional Protesting-Why do we Teach this Skill 13:36

2M ago13:36

13:36

In this episode, we discuss the concept of functional protesting in the context of supporting non-verbal or low-verbal students who struggle to communicate their needs without resorting to negative behaviors. We will talk about the importance of teaching students how to appropriately express their desire for a break or disinterest in an activity, i…

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Why the science of reading needs the science of learning 3:12

2M ago3:12

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169: The science of reading tells us WHAT to teach - but we also need the science of learning. The science of learning tells us HOW to teach - so that our teaching is more effective and efficient. Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my science of reading mini-course - FREE! Lookin…

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Episode 188: Screencastify 50:51

2M ago50:51

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Toni Rose is joined by Vishal Shah, CEO of Screencastify, to talk about how teachers, students, and industry professionals use Screencastify's various platforms and tools. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Show Notes Screencastify Screencastify Submit FERPA COPPA SOC-2 Connect with Vishal on LinkedIn and on Twitt…

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Creating Impactful Learning Environments with Liz Smith 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

This episode features Liz Smith, a fifth-grade teacher at Robertson Elementary School, and focuses on trust-based observations and strategies for effective teaching. Liz, with a decade of experience, emphasizes the importance of caring for students, understanding their individual needs, and the critical nature of work-life balance in teaching. The …

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The Power of Pre-assessment to Design with Intention 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

In this mini-episode, I explore the role of pre-assessment data in designing with a high-level of intention. Incorporating pre-assessment strategies isn't just about collecting data; it’s about creating a responsive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.By catlinthebalance

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27. Using Choices to Improve Problem Behaviors 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

In this episode of the Teach Task Box Inspire podcast, join me as we explore the effective use of choices to manage challenging behaviors in students. I emphasize that offering choices is a powerful strategy that can be seamlessly integrated throughout a student's school day, promoting engagement and reducing resistance. Resources Mentioned: Visual…

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How to differentiate phonics instruction - with Alison Ryan 33:36

2M ago33:36

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168: Alison Ryan, author of The Phonics Playbook, explains how to differentiate phonics instruction during whole class lessons and/or during small group lessons. I highly recommend her new book, which breaks this down for busy teachers! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Pre-order my book, Reach All Readers, and get access to my scien…

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Episode 187: Early Learners 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Toni Rose is joined by Kendra Jergovic and Nick LeDoux to talk about how they use the MCP model to work with very young (1st grade) learners. Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog. Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week Looking for virtual connection? Join our implementer meetup on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 pm EST to …

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