1 minuteThe Detective Pad (Dpad) functions as a chronicle of students’ progress in the game, a rewards system, a career database where students can learn about different occupations, a record of personal insight and development, and a portfolio for storing and sharing their work.
To familiarize students with their Detective Pads (Dpads), Jill prompts students to answer a question about themselves. Students’ answers are saved in the About Me app of their Dpad.
Students can return to their Dpads from the Career Town map to review or change their answers, or to answer new questions as they become unlocked.
Tip: Use the Xello activity lesson plan resources to help your K-2 students engage with their Detective Pad (Dpad) and get more out of the Career Town locations by understanding and reflecting on content that is meaningful to them.
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Xello Academy
Xello AcademyInstructional Tips for Xello K-2In this course, you'll explore new resources and key tools, discover classroom implementation strategies, and receive teaching tips to help you and your students get the most out of Xello!
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Short Video
Short VideoTrouble in Career Town!Share or show this short video with your students before they begin to help get them excited to get started!
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PDFIntroducing Career Town handoutUse this short guide to help walk your students through the key features in the Career Town game.
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Xello Resource
Xello ResourceXello activity lesson plan resourcesUse these resources to help your K-2 students engage with their Detective Pad (Dpad) and get more out of the Career Town locations.
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PDFIntroducing students to Xello: Scope and sequence
The Scope and sequence document outlines recommendations for how to use Xello throughout each grade.
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PDFLessons pacing guide
Use this pacing guide to simplify your experience with Xello Lessons and supplementary resources. Topics for each grade level are sequenced for you, so you can see at a glance the order in which to deliver the curriculum.
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