Lessons & Lesson Templates

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What is a Lesson Template?

A Lesson Template provides a basic structure for Educators when creating future Lessons within a particular Course. Curriculum Directors and Heads of Department can create this Template to apply certain pedagogical methodologies in their Lessons.

How do I create a Lesson Template?

To create a Lesson Template: 1. Click on the Curriculum document you’ve created. 2. Select the relevant Segment, Level and Course. 3. Click on the plus icon in the top right of Lesson Template to create one. To assign someone to create this Lesson Template, click on the portrait icon. 4. Enter the Lesson Template name and include a Description. 5. Toggle on the Add a Map to the Lesson section if you want your Educators to include learning roadmaps in their Lessons (especially useful for ...

What can I do with the Lesson document?

The Lesson is an e-lesson created for Learners to use, complete with all the information and resources they will need to master a topic. It can include supplementary materials, in-class materials/ worksheets, assessment/ quizzes and mobile learning activities for the outdoors.

Where can I attach a Lesson document to?

You can attach a Lesson document to any Unit Plans within the same Course.

How do I create an independent Lesson?

To create an independent Lesson: 1. In My Library, click Create in the top right corner. 2. Select Lesson from the listed document types. Fill in the required fields and click Save. Important: Make sure you select your Course from the drop down menu. If your Course doesn’t appear, please contact your Administrator to add it in the Admin Panel (https://beed.ladesk.com/476920-How-to-create-a-Course) Under the Basic Info tab: 3. Insert the Lesson description and Assessment Type. 4. (Option...

How do I create a Timed Assessment?

Educators can create timed lessons that act as quizzes or assessments for learners. In these lessons, learners will only have a specified amount of time to complete their questions. Once the timer is up, they will no longer be able to edit their answers. To create a timed lesson, toggle on the overall timer that’s located at the top part of the Lesson Content Creation page, and specify the time allocation. For remote assessments, you can also schedule release dates and deadlines (https...

Can I save my questions to be shared/used later?

Yes you can. Questions are saved into a Question Bank that’s shared across your entire network of institutions. Currently, only Open Response or Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) can be saved into the Question Bank. To do this: 1. In your Lesson, click on + Question Block button and choose either Open Response or Multiple Choice Question. Then, create a new Question Block. 2. Click on the Add to Question Bank icon on the top right corner of the Question Block. This will then add the question in...

How do I import a question from the Question Bank into my Lesson/LE?

To import a Question Block from the Question Bank: 1. In your Lesson, click on the Question Bank button. 2. Click on the checkboxes to select the questions to import. Then, click on Import.

How do I access the Question Bank?

1. In the Curriculum Builder, open your Lesson. Go to the ‘Content Creation' tab and click on Question Bank in the top right corner. 2. You can click here to import new questions using an Excel Template, or create new questions in the Question Bank. (a) To import questions in bulk, - Click on "Import" button and select "Download Template” to download a csv template. - Fill in the csv template according to the example given and save. - In the Question Bank, click on “Choose ...

How do I organise my Question Bank?

You can organise your questions in the Question Bank by making folders: 1. In the Question Bank, click on the three-dot icon next to an existing folder. You will then have the option to a. create new subfolders b. rename the selected folder c. delete the selected folders 2. Click on Create Folder. 3. In the pop-up menu, insert your folder name and click on Create. 4. To move questions into a folder, click on the checkmark next to the questions. Then, drag and drop them into a fol...

What documents can I attach or apply to a Lesson?

You can apply the topics/ subtopics from the following independent documents: Syllabus Objectives Assessment Rubric Learner Traits Rubric Learner Skills Rubric

Can I create a nested Lesson?

Yes. However, you will have to be assigned to create a Lesson for a Course within a Curriculum. To proceed, see I’ve been assigned to create a Lesson under a Unit Plan, how should I proceed? (https://beed.ladesk.com/066367-Ive-been-assigned-to-create-a-Lesson-under-a-Unit-Plan-how-should-I-proceed)

What is the difference between a nested and an independent Lesson?

A nested Lesson differs from an independent Lesson in the following aspects: Nested Lesson Independent Lesson Parked within an existing Unit Plan. Not parked within a Unit Plan. Certain information is pre-filled such as Curriculum, Segment, Level, Course and Unit Plan. Information is not pre-filled. Lessons can be created for any Curriculum, Segment, Level, Course and Unit Plan. Contents attached under Syllabus, Objectives, Assessment Rubric, Lear...

Can I assign someone to create a Lesson under a Unit Plan?

Yes. To do this: Note: You can only assign a Unit Plan to Educators who teach the Course. 1. Click on the Curriculum document you’ve created. 2. Select the relevant Segment, Level, Course and Unit Plan. 3. In the lower half of the page, click Assign to Unit Plan in the top right. 4. Select the specific name from the list. Then, click Add. Note: The names listed are those who have been assigned as an Educator of the specific Course in the Admin Panel by the Account Administrator.

I’ve been assigned to create a Lesson under a Unit Plan, how should I proceed?

Assigned task(s) will appear in the Assigned Documents page. To approach an assignment: 1. Click Assigned Documents in the top left. Then, click on the relevant document. 2. You will be brought to the Curriculum Builder page. In the lower half of the page, click on Number of lessons next to Lesson. 3. Click on the respective icons to create or import the document. To create: 1. Click on + Create Lesson. 2. Subsequent steps are similar to how an independent Lesson is c...

How do I link Lessons to a Timetable?

Note: A Lesson can only be linked if the associated Course has been added to the Timetable in the Admin Panel, and when the Curriculum is made active. To link Lessons to a Timetable: 1. Click on the Curriculum document you’ve created. 2. Select the relevant Segment, Level, Course and Unit Plan. 3. In the lower half of the page, click on Number of lessons next to Lesson. 4. Select Lesson(s) you want to link. Then, click on Link to timetable. 5. Click on Choose parameters. Select the...

How do I import multiple Lessons at a time?

1. Select the name of the Unit Plan where you want to import the Lesson into. Then, click on the link showing the Number of Lessons. 2. Click on Import Lesson. 3. Select the lessons that you wish to import in bulk, then click on the Import button. 4. The lessons that you have selected should now be imported.

How do I set a lesson release date and deadline?

1. After selecting the Segment, Level and Class that you would like to link this Lesson to, click on Choose to continue. 2. Click Choose date and conference link to select a lesson date. 3. Select a Lesson date and time to link the lessons to. *You can also select today’s date to link your lesson to. 4. (Optional) In the Select a date option, you can also set a date and time to release your Lesson. Learners will only see the Lesson on your set release date. Choose...

How do I integrate Zoom or other conferencing tools into my Lesson?

Conference Blocks With Conference Blocks, you can set specific conference links for different classes and institutions, even if they use the same Lesson. To add a Conference Block into your Lesson: 1. Click on the Conference Block button to begin creating your conference link. This will add a conference block into your lesson. 2. Add a title and description for your conference block. Once you're done, click Save. 3. Once your Lesson is complete, make sure it's in the Active Cur...

Troubleshooting - Why can’t I create Lessons?

Occasionally, you may find that the Create Lesson and Import Lesson icons do not appear in a Unit Plan’s Lessons List. This is because your role does not allow you to add Lessons into this Unit Plan. Only the following users can add or import Lessons into Unit Plans. - Curriculum Directors can add/import any Lessons - Heads of Departments can add/import Lessons for their Courses - Educators can add/import Lessons for Courses they teach Please contact your Administrator to give...

Troubleshooting - Why can’t I link Lessons to the Timetable?

If you find yourself unable to link Lessons to the Timetable, it may be due to one of the following reasons: 1. The Curriculum is not active Make sure the lesson you are trying to link is part of the Active Curriculum for your Institution. 2. The Class you are teaching has not been created in the Admin Panel yet. Please contact your Administrator to create the Class (https://beed.ladesk.com/969574-How-to-create-and-edit-Classes). 3. The Timetable for your Class has not been set up in the ...