Lessons

The Lessons section helps you plan, organize, and manage your teaching materials and lesson plans for each class.

Accessing Lessons

1. Click "Lessons" in the sidebar navigation
2. View and manage your lesson plans

Lesson Planning Overview

Why Use Lesson Plans

• Stay organized - Keep all materials in one place
• Track progress - Monitor curriculum coverage
• Share easily - Provide materials to students
• Improve teaching - Refine lessons over time

Creating a Lesson Plan

Starting a New Lesson

1. Click "Create Lesson"
2. Select the class
3. Fill in lesson details
4. Add resources
5. Save

Lesson Details

Field	Description
Title	Lesson name/topic
Class	Which class it's for
Subject	Subject area
Date	When it will be taught
Duration	Length of lesson
Objectives	Learning goals
Description	Lesson overview

Learning Objectives

Define what students will learn:

• Use clear, measurable objectives
• Align with curriculum standards
• Example: "Students will be able to solve quadratic equations"

Lesson Content

Adding Sections

Structure your lesson with sections:

Section	Purpose
Introduction	Hook and overview
Direct Instruction	Main teaching content
Guided Practice	Teacher-led activities
Independent Practice	Student work
Assessment	Check understanding
Closure	Summary and preview

Adding Content

For each section, add:

• Text instructions
• Teaching notes
• Activity descriptions
• Time allocations

Attaching Resources

Resource Types

Attach materials to lessons:

Type	Examples
Documents	Worksheets, handouts
Presentations	Slides, visual aids
Videos	Educational videos
Links	External resources
Images	Diagrams, charts

Uploading Files

1. Click "Add Resource"
2. Select file type
3. Upload or link
4. Add description
5. Save

Organizing Resources

• Label resources clearly
• Group by section
• Mark student-visible resources

Managing Lessons

Lesson List

View all lessons:

• Sorted by date
• Filtered by class
• Status indicators
• Search functionality

Lesson Status

Status	Description
Draft	Work in progress
Ready	Prepared to teach
In Progress	Currently teaching
Completed	Lesson delivered

Editing Lessons

1. Find the lesson
2. Click "Edit"
3. Make changes
4. Save

Duplicating Lessons

Reuse lessons for other classes:

1. Click "Duplicate"
2. Select new class
3. Adjust dates
4. Save as new lesson

Lesson Calendar

Calendar View

See lessons on a calendar:

• Monthly, weekly, or daily view
• Color-coded by class
• Drag and drop to reschedule

Scheduling

• Plan lessons ahead
• Avoid scheduling conflicts
• Align with school calendar

Sharing with Students

Publishing Materials

Make resources available to students:

1. Mark resources as "Visible to Students"
2. Students can access through their app
3. Control when resources become visible

Student Access

Students can view:

• Lesson topics and objectives
• Shared resources
• Assignment links
• Upcoming content

Lesson Analytics

Tracking Completion

Monitor curriculum progress:

• Lessons completed vs. planned
• Coverage percentage
• Pace analysis

Notes and Reflections

Add post-lesson notes:

• What worked well
• Areas to improve
• Student questions
• Follow-up needed

Templates

Creating Templates

Save time with reusable templates:

1. Create a complete lesson
2. Save as template
3. Use for future lessons

Using Templates

1. Select "New from Template"
2. Choose a template
3. Customize for the specific lesson
4. Save

Best Practices

1. Plan ahead - Prepare lessons in advance
2. Be flexible - Adjust as needed
3. Include variety - Mix teaching methods
4. Time accurately - Realistic activity durations
5. Reflect - Note what works
6. Share - Collaborate with colleagues

TIP

Use the duplicate feature to quickly adapt successful lessons for different classes or terms.