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 You might choose to follow one of two approaches.

  1. Use a general prompt to first get a general lesson plan, and then possibly use the AI tool to help you to refine each part of the lesson plan.

OR

  1. Use the AI tool to first help you create parts of a lesson plan (e.g., outcomes, activities, assessment), and then use the AI tool to help you to assemble the parts and suggest ways to improve the final product.

Include basic information such as the topic (and, ideally a learning outcome), the time, the level of the course and the students, the number of students, and the learning environment. Additional details might be the types of learning activities (e.g., discussion, brainstorm, think-pair-share, problem solving).

Example Prompt

 

 Create a lesson plan for one 90-minute class to be delivered online. There are 30 students. The course is a college-level introduction to environmentally sustainable business management. Include opportunities for active learning. Include student instructions for activities. Include how much time each part of the lesson will require, and the materials needed. The learning outcome for the lesson is: Students will explain the influence of sustainability on the major operations management decisions and processes including Product/Service Design, Production and Service Delivery, Supply Chain Management, and Facilities Management.

Output (ChatGPT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This lesson plan was created using ChatGPT. The Copilot lesson plan based on the same prompt was less detailed and had fewer opportunities for active learning.

Note that the timing of the activities in this lesson plan seems unlikely. Some of these activities would probably take much longer, particularly # 3. Also, there are no breaks! As with all aspects of this AI-generated lesson plan, the timings suggested here would be only a starting point from which the instructor would create a final, usable plan.

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Sustainable Business Management

Course: Introduction to Environmentally Sustainable Business Management

Duration: 90 minutes

Class Size: 30 students

Delivery Mode: Online (via video conferencing platform)

Learning Outcome: Students will explain the influence of sustainability on the major operations management decisions and processes including Product/Service Design, Production and Service Delivery, Supply Chain Management, and Facilities Management.

Lesson Structure:

1.      Introduction to Sustainable Business Management (10 minutes)

o   Objective: Set the stage for understanding sustainability in business operations.

o   Activities:

    •  Brief lecture (5 minutes) on the importance of sustainability in business management.
    • Discuss examples of companies known for sustainable practices.

o   Materials: Slides for lecture, examples of companies (e.g., Patagonia, Interface).

2.      Product/Service Design (20 minutes)

o   Objective: Explore how sustainability influences product and service design decisions.

o   Activities:

    • Activity: Break students into groups of 5.
    • Instructions: Each group selects a product/service and brainstorms how sustainability could impact its design. They should consider materials, life cycle analysis, and end-of-life considerations.
    • Materials: Virtual breakout rooms, collaborative documents (Google Docs or similar).

3.      Production and Service Delivery (20 minutes)

o   Objective: Examine sustainable practices in production and service delivery.

o   Activities:

    • Activity: Each group continues from previous discussion to outline sustainable production and delivery strategies for their selected product/service.
    • Instructions: Groups present their strategies briefly (3 minutes each), followed by class discussion on common themes and challenges.
    • Materials: Collaborative documents for notes, shared presentation space (Google Slides).

4.      Supply Chain Management (20 minutes)

o   Objective: Analyze the role of sustainability in supply chain management.

o   Activities:

    • Activity: Discuss a case study of a company known for sustainable supply chain practices (e.g., IKEA).
    • Instructions: Breakout into pairs to analyze the case study and identify key sustainability initiatives in their supply chain.
    • Materials: Case study materials, breakout rooms.

5.      Facilities Management (15 minutes)

o   Objective: Understand the impact of sustainability on facilities management decisions.

o   Activities:

    • Activity: Watch a short video (5 minutes) on sustainable building practices.
    • Instructions: Reflect individually on how sustainable building practices can influence overall business sustainability goals.
    • Materials: Video link, reflection questions.

6.      Wrap-up and Discussion (5 minutes)

o   Objective: Summarize key insights and learning points.

o   Activities:

    • Recap main ideas discussed in each section.
    • Invite students to share any final thoughts or questions.

o   Materials: None.

Materials Needed Overall:

  • Video conferencing platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
  • Slides for introduction and case study
  • Collaborative documents (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)
  • Case study materials (e.g., IKEA sustainability report)
  • Video link for sustainable building practices

Preparation:

  • Ensure all materials are accessible and links are tested.
  • Arrange breakout rooms in advance for group activities.
  • Prepare discussion prompts and questions to facilitate engagement.

Assessment:

  • Informal assessment through participation in activities and discussions.
  • Monitor group activities and provide feedback as needed.

Reflection:

  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply sustainable business management principles in their future careers or studies.

This lesson plan aims to engage students actively through group activities, discussions, and real-world examples, fostering a deeper understanding of sustainability’s role in business operations management.