Micro Teaching Lesson Plan 5

Class: 11 __________________________________ Subject: Computer Science

Period: 2nd _________________________________ Chapter: 3

Duration of Period: 50 min _______________________ No of Student: 12

Topic: Introduction to Content Management System

LESSON OUTCOME: The students will be able to understand the concept of content management systems (CMS),

identify the key features and benefits of CMS, and recognize popular CMS platforms.

Materials Required:

• Whiteboard/Smartboard
• Projector
• Internet connection
• Laptop or computer

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever created or managed a website. Discuss their experiences and challenges they faced in managing website content.
• Introduce the concept of content management systems (CMS) as a software application used to create, manage, and modify digital content on a website.

Key Features of CMS (15 minutes):

• Explain the key features of CMS such as content creation, editing, publishing, and version control.
• Discuss how CMS allows multiple users to collaborate on content creation and management.
• Show examples of user-friendly interfaces and templates available in CMS platforms.

Benefits of Using CMS (10 minutes):

• Discuss the benefits of using a CMS, including time efficiency, ease of use, and consistency in design and content.
• Highlight how CMS can help in search engine optimization (SEO) and provide analytics for tracking website performance.

Popular CMS Platforms (15 minutes):

• Introduce popular CMS platforms such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Wix.
• Show examples of websites built using these platforms and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.

Hands-On Activity (5 minutes):

• Divide the students into small groups and ask them to research one of the popular CMS platforms.
• They should identify its key features, benefits, and any notable websites using that platform.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Have each group present their findings to the class.
• Summarize the key points about CMS and its importance in website management.