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Lesson Plans

Plan and schedule your training sessions with learner drivers. Keep track of upcoming lessons and never miss a session.

Creating a Lesson Plan

  1. Go to Lesson Plans
    Navigate to the Lesson Plans section from the menu.
  2. Click "Create New" or "Book Lesson"
    Start a new lesson plan.
  3. Select the learner
    Choose which learner driver this lesson is for.
  4. Set the date and time
    Pick when the lesson will take place.
  5. Add lesson details
    Optionally add notes about what you plan to cover, skills to practice, or topics to discuss.
  6. Save the lesson plan
    Click Save to add it to your schedule.

Quick Book

Need to schedule a lesson quickly? Use the Quick Book feature:

  • Minimal fields - just learner, date, and time
  • Perfect for booking on the go
  • You can add more details later if needed

Calendar View

The calendar view shows all your scheduled lessons at a glance:

  • Month view - See your entire month's schedule
  • Day indicators - Days with lessons are highlighted
  • Click to view - Click any day to see lesson details
Tip

Use the calendar view to ensure you're spacing lessons appropriately and not overloading certain days.

List View

The list view shows your lessons in a table format:

  • Sortable by date, learner, or status
  • Quick access to edit or delete
  • Filter by upcoming, past, or all lessons

Editing and Deleting Lessons

To Edit a Lesson

  1. Find the lesson in list or calendar view
  2. Click on it to open the details
  3. Click Edit to make changes
  4. Save your changes

To Delete a Lesson

  1. Find the lesson and open its details
  2. Click Delete
  3. Confirm the deletion
Note

Deleting a lesson cannot be undone. If a lesson was cancelled, consider editing it to add a note rather than deleting it entirely.

Creating Logs from Lessons

After completing a scheduled lesson, you can create a reflective log directly from it:

  1. Find the completed lesson
    In your lesson plans, find the lesson you've just completed.
  2. Click "Create Log"
    This opens a new reflective log pre-filled with the lesson details.
  3. Add your reflection
    Write about how the lesson went.
  4. Save the log
    Your log is now linked to the original lesson plan.
Tip

Creating logs from lesson plans saves time and helps ensure you reflect on every scheduled session.

Printing Lesson Plans

You can print individual lesson plans to take with you:

  1. Open the lesson plan details
  2. Click the Print button
  3. A print-friendly version will open
  4. Use your browser's print function

Planning Effective Lessons

Tips for making the most of your lesson planning:

Set Clear Objectives

What do you want the learner to achieve by the end of the lesson? Having a clear goal helps structure your teaching.

Consider Previous Progress

What did you cover last time? What needs more practice? Building on previous lessons creates continuity.

Plan for Flexibility

While having a plan is important, be ready to adapt based on how the lesson unfolds. The best instructors can adjust on the fly.

Include Various Activities

Mix instruction, practice, and reflection. Variety keeps learners engaged and addresses different learning styles.

Allow Time for Reflection

Build in time at the end for the learner (and you) to reflect on the session. This supports competency 17!