Xello 101: Quick Start Introduction for 6-12

This is for you if you want to dive right in and get hands-on right away, and are really interested in the basics of what you and your students can do with Xello.

Looking for a more in-depth introduction to get you off and running? Check out Xello 101: Comprehensive Introduction.

Total Time: Approximately 2 ½ hours

1. What is Xello? - 2 minutes
   

   Watch the video
   
   

   Learn what Xello is all about, how Xello supports future-readiness, and what the consequences of supporting future-readiness can be.
   
   

2. Xello Student Experience Overview - 4:00 minutes
   
   Watch the video for US schools.
   Watch the video for Canadian schools.

   
   In this short video, you'll see Xello from a student's perspective. You'll get an overview of all the key experiences students will have with Xello on their journey to building their personalized plan for a successful future.
   
   

3. Educator Tools Overview - 3:15 minutes
   
   Watch the video for US schools.
   Watch the video for Canadian schools.

   
   See Xello's educator tools in action through this quick overview, including key features and where to find them.
   
   

4. Getting Started with Your Educator Account - Approximately 10 minutes
   Available as a PDF download
   
   

   Here are a few simple steps to help get you started with Xello and on your way to becoming a future-ready hero!
   
   

5. Student Experience Walk-Throughs - Approximately 60 minutes total
   Available as PDF Downloads
   
   

   Using your student demo account, step-by-step guides take you through the student experience. There are three walk-throughs:

   • Student Dashboard and Orientation
   • Assessments and About Me - For US schools | For Canadian Schools
   • Explore Options and Goals & Plans - For US schools | For Canadian Schools
     
     
6. Check out the information on Lessons in Xello Support - 15 minutes
   Go to the Lessons section.
   Watch the video.

   
   Be sure to take a look at:

   • How Students Access Lessons,
   • Lesson Prerequisites for Students
   • List of Available Lessons in Xello 6-12
     
   • Lesson Resources for US Educators
   • Lesson Resources for Canadian Educators
   
   
7. Complete a Lesson in Xello - 20 to 30 minutes
   
   Get hands-on with one of the Lessons!
   • In your educator tools, check out the list of lessons available. Go to Features » Lessons, and click on the lesson names to learn more.
   • When you find one that interests you, go to your Educator Dashboard and select the grade that lesson is assigned to and click View as Student.
   • In the student experience, click on the lesson on your Student Dashboard. You may need to complete some tasks in Xello before you can begin, e.g. save some careers or complete assessments.