Add WBL requests for students
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When necessary, you can add a request for an opportunity on a behalf of a student. By adding a WBL request on behalf of a student - or an entire group of students - you can instantly match them with active, meaningful opportunities without waiting for them to navigate the system themselves.

noteNote: This is for educators who are assigned the role of WBL Coordinator or WBL Admin. To learn more about WBL permissions, check out Work-based learning roles.

To make a request for an opportunity on behalf of a student:

  1. From your educator account, click Features and select Work-based learning.
    Educator account in Xello, Opportunities selected from side menu
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    Educator account in Xello, Opportunities selected from side menu
  2. Next to Student opportunities, click View.
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  3. Click the Add request link.
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  4. Enter the name of the student. Auto-fill will suggest students as you type.
    • Multiple students can be added by typing and selecting the students.
    • Or click Select students to pull up the student list. From here you can click Filter and quickly narrow the list further.
      The filters for the student list for opportunity requests. Filter options include grade, school, group, and only my students.
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      The filters for the student list for opportunity requests. Filter options include grade, school, group, and only my students.
  5. Enter the Opportunity name. Auto-fill will suggest existing opportunities as you type.
  6. Select a Status.
    noteFYI: If you change the status to Completed, you'll be able to add the hours and the date of completion for your student.
  7. Add Total hours if necessary.
  8. Click Save.

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Additional resources

  • pdfPDF
    PDFIntroduction to WBL in Xello
  • short videoShort Video
    Short VideoHelp students thrive with Work-based learning

    Use this short overview video to get an introduction to Xello's work-based learning module. Learn how this integrated platform opens up a world of discovery for students and educators to better prepare them for an ever-changing world.

  • live webinarRecorded webinar
    Recorded WebinarThe Basics: WBL in Xello for Admin
  • live webinarRecorded webinar
    Recorded WebinarBeyond Basics: WBL Learning in Xello for Admin
  • pdfXello Resource
    Xello ResourceGet Started for WBL Administrators

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