No! BOPPPS Lesson Planner works without any account or sign-in. Just open the planner and start building your lesson immediately.
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs. All features are available to everyone. If you find the tool valuable, you can optionally support the project to help with ongoing development and hosting.
Your work auto-saves to your browser's local storage. For long-term backups, export your lesson as JSON using the Export button. You can re-import this JSON file later to continue editing.
Lesson Template is the full-featured builder with rich text editing, slides, media, and export options. Planner (Basic) is a quick outlining tool for jotting down notes before building the full lesson.
All your lesson data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is uploaded to servers unless you choose to export a file.
No. We have zero access to your lesson content. Everything stays in your browser.
Your lessons will be deleted. This is why we strongly recommend exporting your work as JSON regularly as a backup.
Yes, but you'll need to export your lessons as JSON from one device and import them on another. Data doesn't sync automatically since there's no cloud storage.
No. The AI prompt generator creates text locally. If you use external AI tools (like ChatGPT) with the generated prompts, those external services will have their own data policies.
Absolutely not. The AI Prompt Generator is completely optional. You can build entire lessons manually without ever touching the AI tools.
You can export as:
Yes! You can upload images or provide embed links for videos (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). The tool also includes preset media for common teaching scenarios.
Use the citation controls in the Lesson Template builder. The tool supports APA-style formatting. Add source notes alongside activities and compile references in the Resources section.
Yes. Use the drag handles to reorder content blocks. Slides can be added, removed, and navigated using the slide controls in each section.
BOPPPS Planner works on all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version for best performance.
After the initial page load, most features work offline. However, the AI Prompt Generator and external media embeds (like YouTube videos) require an internet connection.
The site is mobile-responsive, but the full Lesson Template builder works best on desktop/laptop for complex editing. The Planner (Basic) mode is more mobile-friendly for quick notes.
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Yes! BOPPPS is a flexible framework that works across subjects (STEM, humanities, professional training) and levels (K-12, university, corporate). See our examples page for inspiration.
It depends on your lesson length and objectives. As a rough guide for a 60-minute class:
While all six stages contribute to effective teaching, you can adapt BOPPPS to your needs. For example, a short workshop might have a minimal pre-assessment. The framework is a guide, not a rigid rule.
Check our About page for research references and further reading. The original BOPPPS model was developed by Douglas Kerr at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
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Response time: We typically reply within 1-2 business days. This is a personal project maintained by one educator, so please be patient!
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