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.