How do I create a lesson plan template?

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Instructors can reuse a lesson plan from a WeVideo class in other classes in their WeVideo account, or save the lesson plan as an assignment idea to use in other classes or share with other instructors in their license.

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Before you start

Save the lesson plan as an assignment idea

WeVideo Classes page

In WeVideo’s Multimedia Creation space, navigate to the Classes page and click on the class where the assignment you want to save is located.

 

The actions menu with the Add to assignment ideas library option

Click the triple-dot action button on the assignment you want to save and select the Add to assignment ideas library option.

 

The assignment details page for the assignment idea

Adjust the title and description as needed.

 

The project type options for the assignment idea

Adjust the project type from one of the following options:

  • Video: Regular project with videos, images, and audio tracks.
  • GIF: A looping image with no audio track.
  • Podcast: A project with audio tracks only.
  • Storyboard: A video project created with the simplified storyboard editor.

 

The import cover photo option

(Optional) Click the Import Cover Photo option to upload an image from your device as the assignment ideas' cover photo.

 

The add assignment resources option

(Optional) Click the Add Assignment Resources button to add starting blocks to the assignment idea. When learners take the assignment, they’ll begin with the media included at the start blocks. There are two options to add starting blocks to the assignment idea:

  • Start from scratch: Open the interactive video editor to create a project from scratch as the starting blocks for this assignment idea.
  • Add your projects: Select a project from your account to add it to this assignment as the starting blocks.

 

The add sample video option

(Optional) Click the Add Sample Video button to include a sample video in your assignment idea. You can select the video from your uploads and exports library in your WeVideo account or upload one from your device.


The next button on the add assignment idea page.

Click Next to move to the next step to adjust the teacher notes.

 

The grades and subjects section for the assignment idea.

Set the Grades and Subject for this assignment idea.

 

The learning objectives and tips section for the assignment idea.

(Optional) Enter the learning objectives and tips for the assignment ideas, and select if you want to show your name as the author.

 

The Add to assignment idea button is at the top right of the " Add assignment idea page.

Click the Add to Assignment Idea button at the top right of the window to add it to the assignment ideas library.

 

The privacy setting options for the assignment idea.

Select the privacy settings for the assignment idea and click the Add Assignment Idea button. There are two options:

  • My ideas: Only you can see and use this assignment idea.
  • My organization: Other instructors and administrators with the same license as you can view and use this assignment idea.

Add the saved lesson plan to classes

The My Ideas tab on the Assignment Ideas page.

Navigate to the Assignment Ideas page and switch to the My Ideas tab. If you want to view the assignment ideas created by other instructors, you can also switch to the My Organization tab to view them.

 

The assignment ideas in the library

Click on the assignment idea you want to use.

 

The " Save to class as draft" option for the selected assignment idea.

Preview the assignment ideas, then click the Save to Class as Draft button at the top right of the window.

 

Select a class from the list and click the Save to class button.

Select the class from the drop-down menu and click the Save to Class button.

 

The assign option in the assignment's action menu.

Navigate to the class where the assignment idea is saved, click the triple-dot action button, and select the Assign option to assign it to learners in this class.

 

The saved assignment idea in the class.

If you want to edit the saved assignment idea before assigning it, click on the assignment draft in the class to launch the editor and edit the assignment information as needed.

Limitations for creating a lesson plan template

When converting the assignment to an assignment idea template, only multimedia creation or quick recording assignments can be added to the assignment ideas library.

Plan and role requirements for creating a lesson plan template

Instructors and administrators with an Educational license can access the Assignment Ideas Library to use the lesson plan templates stored there in their classes. An account administrator can modify role permissions to control whether instructors can share the assignment idea templates with other instructors in the license.


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