Lesson prerequisites for students

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Many of the lessons have prerequisite activities in Xello that students must complete before they can start the lesson. For example, in order to start the Learning Styles lesson, students must have completed the Learning styles assessment and have at least 3 saved careers.

These prerequisites are used to personalise the lessons so that students can engage with and reflect on content that is meaningful to them. To help your students get even more value out of the prerequisites, check out the supplementary Xello activity lesson plan resources also linked in the table below.

FYIFYI: Prerequisites can also be added to custom lessons. To learn more about custom lessons in Xello, start with About custom lessons.

A quick summary of the prerequisites for each Xello lesson:

Lesson Year Prerequisites Xello activity lesson plan resources
School subjects at work ENG: 7
NI: 8
  • Save at least 3 careers
Interests ENG: 7
NI: 8
  • Add at least 5 interests
Time management ENG: 7
NI: 8
  • Save at least 3 careers
Discover learning pathways ENG: 8
NI: 9
  • Save at least 3 careers
Explore learning styles ENG: 8
NI: 9
  • Complete the Learning styles quiz
  • Save at least 3 careers
Biases and career choices ENG: 8
NI: 9
  • None
  • None
Skills ENG: 9
NI: 10
  • Save at least 3 careers
Explore career matches ENG: 9
NI: 10
  • Complete the Matchmaker quiz
  • Save at least 3 careers
Self-advocacy ENG: 9
NI: 10
  • None
  • None
Getting experience ENG: 10
NI: 11
  • Save at least 3 careers
  • Add at least 3 experiences to the Experiences timeline
Personality styles ENG: 10
NI: 11
  • Complete the Personality styles quiz (the second part of Matchmaker)
  • Save at least 3 careers
Study skills and habits ENG: 10
NI: 11
  • None
  • None
Work values ENG: 11
NI: 12
  • Save at least 3 careers
Workplace skills and attitudes ENG: 11
NI: 12
  • Save at least 3 careers
Transition to FE ENG: 11
NI: 12
  • Save 5 interests
Choosing a university ENG: 12
NI: 13
  • Save at least 3 universities
Career demand ENG: 12
NI: 13
  • Save at least 3 careers
Work/life balance ENG: 12
NI: 13
  • Save at least 3 careers
Career backup plans ENG: 13
NI: 14
  • Save at least 3 careers
Career path choices ENG: 13
NI: 14
  • Add at least 5 interests
  • Save 3 careers you like
Defining success ENG: 13
NI: 14
  • Save at least 3 careers
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FYIFYI: For a deeper dive, including recommended completion time and learning objectives, check out List of Lessons.

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Additional resources

  • pdfPDF
    PDFRecommended scope and sequence for weekly activities

    This guide outlines a sequence of tasks that can easily be adapted for a weekly 30-minute advisory programme or class activity where Xello will be used approximately half of the instructional time.

    England
    Northern Ireland
  • pdfPDF
    PDFXello recommended scope and sequence for monthly activities

    This guide outlines a sequence of tasks that can easily be adapted for 10 monthly 20-minute sessions where Xello will be used to address post-secondary preparedness and planning.

    England
    Northern Ireland
  • pdfPDF
    PDFLessons in Xello - student guide

    View and share this guide with your students to help them get started with Lessons in Xello.

  • docGoogle Doc
    Google DocXello classroom delivery guide

    Make a copy and edit this guide to simplify your experience with delivering assigned Completion Standards tasks. Links to supporting resources and lesson plans provide everything you need.

    England
    Northern Ireland
  • pdfShort video
    Short videoYour dashboard - student-facing video

    Share this short video with students to help them learn all about their Xello dashboard.

  • open bookSUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCE
    SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCEIntroducing Xello

    Use the resources on this page to help introduce Xello 6-12 on the first day of class. The presentation and video will help get students started!.

  • xello resourceXello Resource
    Xello ResourceIntegrated Lessons in XelloUse this walkthrough to explore how Xello's interactive Lessons helps students build critical skills and knowledge for real-world success while encouraging ongoing reflection.
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