Manage Lesson Plans in openSIS (Lesson Plan Library)
Overview
The Lesson Plan Library is where lesson plans are created, managed, and reused.
Lesson plans created here can be:
- Assigned to calendar dates
- Reused across courses
- Edited, copied, or deleted
How to Access
Go to:
Lesson Plan Library (left menu)
Lesson Plan List View
The main screen displays all lesson plans with:
- Lesson Identifier
- Subject
- Course
- Unit
- Owner
- Last Updated Date
Search and Filter
- Use Search to find lesson plans
- Filter by:
- Subject
- Course
Show Plans Owned by Me
- Toggle “Show plans owned by me”
Displays only lesson plans created by the logged-in teacher
Add New Lesson Plan
Click “Add New Lesson Plan” to create a lesson.
Create Lesson Plan
Required Fields
- Subject
- Course
- Lesson Identifier
- Unit
Lesson Content Fields
Teachers can define:
- Specific Topic → What is being taught
- Instructional Goal → Learning goal
- Performance Objective → Expected outcome
- Rationale → Why the lesson is important
- Lesson Content → Core teaching material
- Instructional Procedures → Step-by-step teaching method
- Evaluation Procedures → How learning will be assessed
- Materials and Aids → Resources used
Standards (Optional)
- Add academic standards using “Add Standards”
Useful for curriculum alignment
Save Lesson Plan
- Click Submit to save
- Lesson becomes available in the library and calendar
Lesson Plan Actions
Each lesson plan has actions:
✏️ Edit
- Modify existing lesson plan
🗑️ Delete
- Remove lesson plan
📄 Copy Lesson Plan
- Duplicate an existing plan
Useful for reusing structure across lessons
Reusability Across Courses
Lesson plans are not limited to one course
They can be:
- Used across multiple courses
- Applied to different classes
How Lesson Plans Are Used
Lesson plans are not directly executed here.
They are applied via:
Class Calendar → Select Date → Add Lesson Plan
Full Workflow
- Create lesson plan (Library)
- Save lesson plan
- Go to Class Calendar
- Assign lesson to a date
Important Notes
- Lesson plans can be created by:
- Administrators
- Teachers
- Teachers may see plans created by others (based on access)
- Lesson Plan Library = creation + management
- Class Calendar = assignment
Limitations
- Cannot assign lesson plan to date from this screen
- Cannot track daily schedule here
- Cannot auto-generate lessons
Best Practices
- Use clear lesson identifiers (e.g., L101, Unit 5 - Algebra)
- Reuse plans instead of creating duplicates
- Keep instructional fields detailed for consistency
- Use copy feature for faster planning
Common Confusions
| Area | Clarification |
|---|---|
| Lesson Plan Library | Used to create/manage plans |
| Class Calendar | Used to assign plans to dates |
| Ownership | Plans may belong to admin or teacher |
| Copy vs Edit | Copy creates new plan, Edit modifies existing |
What This Module Solves
- Structured lesson planning
- Curriculum organization
- Reusability across classes
- Consistent teaching approach
Related Article
To assign lesson plans to teaching days, see:
Use Class Calendar in openSIS
Summary
The Lesson Plan Library enables teachers and administrators to create, manage, and reuse structured lesson plans, which can then be scheduled using the Class Calendar.
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