Lesson+Plan+Builders

Here are the five lesson plan builders we identified, followed by our recommendations and suggestions. We have verified that they are each indeed all web-based productivity tools.

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 * Lauren!**

Advantages: This website allows teachers to build UDL (Universal Design for Learning) plans. This site is free with sign up, and they have model lesson plans for teachers to view.

Disadvantages: UDL does not work for all subjects, teaching styles, and/or students. If you don't buy into the UDL philosophy, then this is not the lesson plan builder for you.


 * James!**

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Advantages - Lesson Plan Templates -This is an excellent that provides multiple lesson plan templates for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly lesson plans. This definitely helps you build lesson plans. It also has six links so other lesson plan builder websites. It takes the work of creating a lesson plan easier by providing various lesson plan formats. Disadvantages - None other that most teachers already have a preferred template.

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Advantages - Middle School Lesson Plans - This is another website I like. This makes it easier because you can access specific lessons on what subject you are teaching such as science. The plan is complete with objectives, activities, and assessments. You can then modify for your use. Since I am lazy I like this tool.

Disadvantages - None, I liked this sight.


 * Doug!**

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Advantages - This lesson plan builder claims that you can create a lesson plan in under 10 minutes. It helps create a relatively simple lesson plan, and forces the user to think about creating a lesson plan in a non-traditional way. Its free to use.

Disadvantages - The lesson plan created may be too simple, not as focused on standards as some other lesson plan builders. Requires registration.

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 * Jeff?!**

Advantages: This web site goes step by step through the process of creating a lesson plan. This site is meant to be used for teachers in California so it already has the standardized in place (they can be removed). It is free to use and very intuitive. Good for comparing different standards from other states.

Disadvantages: Site is designed for use in California; additional work is required to import standards from other states.

All of the sites that we reviewed were free but required registration. Each might appeal to a different teaching style, so it is up to the individual to select the one that resonates with you. Each one had different strengths and weaknesses. As a group, we cannot make a recommendation because we think this choice is highly dependent on the personality and teaching style of the user. Explore the sites and enjoy!
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