Use the free resources below to improve instruction in your own classroom or community.
These resources are organized by book chapter, but you are free to use them - and share them - whether you have read the book or not!
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Video Theory & Best Practices. What research says about effective instructional videos.
Recommended Tools for Video Creation. The programs our teachers use to record their own videos.
How to Record Effective Instructional Videos. Step-by-step guides to several recommended video-recording tools (coming soon).
Instructional Video Slide Templates. Create simple slides for your instructional videos.
Instructional Video Examples. Explore MCP's Exemplar Classrooms to see how expert educators create strong videos.
Recommended Tech Supplies. All you need to record videos is a computer with a microphone. But if you want to upgrade, here are a few options (coming soon).
Recommended Video Sources. See examples of effective videos, and/or find existing videos you can use yourself (coming soon).
Adding Subtitles to Instructional Videos. Make videos more accessible by adding auto-generated subtitles.
Guide to Guided Notes. Best practices for creating engaging and effective guided notes for students.
Practice Work Examples. Explore MCP's Exemplar Classrooms to see how expert educators get students collaborating.
Cultivating Collaboration. Strategies for fostering structured and organic collaboration (free course, account required).
Guide to Classroom Organization. See how effective Modern Classrooms are organized.
Using Whole-Class Instruction. Best practices for whole-class activities in Modern Classrooms.
Guide to Opening & Closing Routines. Simple ways to start and end class effectively.
Using Class Time Effectively. How students and teachers can best use their time in class.
Strategies for Small-Group Instruction. Best practices for identifying, supporting, and empowering small groups (free course, account required).
Simple Mastery Check Template. Copy this template to create effective Mastery Checks for your students.
Mastery Check Examples. Explore MCP's Exemplar Classrooms to see how expert educators assess student understanding.
Setting Criteria for Mastery. Make it clear what understanding really entails.
Revision & Reassessment Policies. Explain to students how revision and reassessment work.
Grading Policy Examples. See how Modern Classroom experts grade.
Setting Effective Self-Paced Intervals. How to balance your students' needs with your curriculum's demands (coming soon).
How to Prioritize Content. More on the Must-Do/Should-Do/Aspire-to-Do framework.
Pro Tips for Common LMS Platforms. Learn to optimize several common LMS platforms.
Guide to Classroom Organization. See how effective Modern Classrooms are organized.
Routines & Procedures Checklist. Make sure you have all the routines you need for your students to succeed.
Systems for Students to Get Help. Make it easy for students to have their questions answered.
Do Now Templates. Start class consistently by checking in with students.
Daily Planning Template. Make the most of each class by planning what you'll do in advance.
Comprehensive Guide to Progress Trackers. Everything you need for tracking progress: examples, templates, and more.
Best Practices for Building Relationships. Strategies to connect with every learner.
Motivating Every Learner. Research-based techniques to motivate students (free course, account required).
Student Badges & Certificates. Reward good work with these editable templates.
Metacognition in a Modern Classroom. A guide to fostering student growth through reflection.
Getting Started with Unit 0. Templates and examples for creating an effective self-paced orientation.
Adapting Your Existing Curriculum. Make your life easier by "modernizing" the resources you already have (free course, account required).
Recommended Video Sources. See examples of effective videos, and/or find existing videos you can use yourself (coming soon).
Implementation & Growth Rubric. A tool you can use to evaluate what's going well and where you can improve.
Unit Planning Template. Organize entire units with this backwards-planning template.
What is a Modern Classroom? A two-minute video that explains the Modern Classroom approach.
Modern Classrooms in Action: elementary school and high school.
Classroom Communication Guide. Resources for sharing with families and administrators.
FAQ for Administrators and for Families & Caregivers.
Modern Classroom Impacts. The latest research on Modern Classrooms.
Research Toolkits. Measure - then demonstrate - the impact of your Modern Classroom.
Sample Handout for Classroom Visitors. Make a copy and share when people visit your classroom.
Sample Handout for Back-to-School Night. Give families and caregivers all the information they'll need.
Email Templates for Student-Led Communication. Have your students share what they're achieving in your class.
Presentation Resources. Slides you can use to share Modern Classrooms with your community.
PLC Resources. Draft slides and agendas for teachers to lead Professional Learning Communities.
Free Course Guide. Advice for sharing MCP's free online course with your colleagues and community.
Implementation & Growth Rubric. A tool you can use to spark discussions with your colleagues.
A D.C. Teacher’s Bold Vision to Improve Scandalously Poor Student Performance. The article that started it all.
Articles by Modern Classroom educators. I hope to see you on this list.
Write an Article. The team at MCP can help you publish it!