Hack your lesson plans

Using Google forms and Google Sheets

This course is designed to teach a more efficient workflow when creating lesson plans. Participants will learn how to utilize Google Forms and Google Sheets to quickly create thorough lesson plans that will keep administrators happy and off your back.

This course is designed as a companion product for the Busy Band Directors TpT Google Form and Google Docs templates (both included with the purchase of the course).

Each lesson includes a thorough step-by-step guide as well as a detailed tutorial video. Participants will also have full access to the resources included the lessons, including:

  • Long Range Planner Template (Google Sheet and Excel versions)
  • The Lesson Plan Generator Google Form Template
  • The Lesson Plan Merge Template (Google Doc)

NOTE: Participants must have a google account in order to take advantage of the resources included in this course.


Plan a weeks worth of lessons in 6 Minutes!

In this course, you will learn how to set up a Google Drive based lesson plan generator just like the one demonstrated in this video.


"I have shaved hours off my planning each week using the resources in this course"

- Meredith L, Music Teacher, NC

"The Busy Band Director has excellent resources to get you planning with more efficiency! These resources are awesome, and I use them daily. Worth it!"

- Tony G, Band Director, NJ

Your Instructor


Drew L.
Drew L.

Drew is currently the band director at Southeast Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, NC. Drew has been using technology in various ways in his classroom for nearly a decade. He has taught online classes for his local school district and currently serves on the advisory/development team that is creating district-wide professional e-learning opportunities for teachers in his district to earn professional development credentials in the areas of ditigal literacy.


Course Curriculum


  Lesson 1: Getting Started
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  Lesson 2: Copying & Setting Up Your Lesson Plan Generator Google Form
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  Lesson 4: Setting up 'The recipe'
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  Lesson 5: Setting up the generator (The Merge)
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  Lesson 6: Year to Year Tips
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  Closing/Additional Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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