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FULL ROLLOUT LESSON PLANGrades 8 - 12

LESSON OVERVIEW This lesson plan provides a general outline for students to create a Tallo profile in one class session.

OBJECTIVES• Create a Tallo profile to reflect student experiences and goals. • Discuss the importance of a professional online presence.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS• How can I showcase myself online in a professional way? • How can I use Tallo to connect to colleges and companies looking for my talent?

MATERIALS• All students will need a device that is connected to the internet. For students using computers, they will need access to app.tallo.com.• For students using mobile devices they should download the free Tallo app on their Android or Apple device.

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FULL ROLLOUT LESSON PLANGrades 8 - 12

WARM UP Discussion (5-10 mins) • Ask students to share examples of experiences, associations, and extracurricular/community service activities that they have been involved in. • Have students share responses through whole-class discussion. Below is an example using Padlet

Note: this could be posted on your class SmartBoard, Google Classroom, or written on your whiteboard.

ACTIVITY 1 Kahoot (10-15 mins)• As a class, allow students to use devices to play an introductory Kahoot. • Go to Kahoot or search for talloapp on Kahoot to see our LibraryThis game is meant to promote inquiry-based thinking before students create Tallo profiles.

ACTIVITY 2 Profile Creation (20-30 mins)• Use the attached pdf to walk students through the steps of creating a Tallo profile. • Students should start by going to Tallo.com then clicking Sign Up from the top right corner. • Follow the slides to get started creating Tallo profiles as a class.

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FULL ROLLOUT LESSON PLANGrades 8 - 12

EXIT (5-10 mins)Debrief the activity. • What part of the profile was easy to add to? Example student responses: • I have won several volleyball awards. • I had four projects from Project Lead the Way (PLTW) that I uploaded to files. • I have had two part-time jobs that I added to experience. • What part of the profile did you have a hard time thinking of information to add? Example student responses: • I didn’t have a picture to upload as my profile picture. • I couldn’t think of any community service I’ve participated in to put on my profile. • I don’t have a job so I didn’t put anything under experience. Goal setting: • Ask students to set one goal for themselves based on their Tallo profile. Example student responses: • I didn’t have anything to put in experiences, I’d like to job shadow by the end of this school year. • I would like to apply for at least one scholarship using RedKite. • I would like to have an academic accomplishment to add to my profile by the end of the school year. • I would like to upload an extracurricular video by next week.

FULL ROLLOUTLESSON PLANS

WHAT IS YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE?WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

Your online presence is how you are judged on the internet — it’s your reputation.

Are you comfortable with yours?

WHAT IS A RESUME?

A resume is a written compilation of your education, experience, credentials, and accomplishments.

Tallo allows you to build your digital resume, and put your best foot forward online. It becomes your professional online presence.

GETTING STARTED

Joining Tallo is easy! The first step is to go to app.tallo.com/register or download the Tallo app.

WELCOME FLOW

The welcome flow is a step-by-step process that helps you build the foundation of your profile.

• Profile Picture• Current Education• Next Steps• College Interests

• Career Interests• Demographics• Communication Preferences

LETS KEEP GOING

Once the welcome flow is over, you can make your profile even stronger by adding:

• Coursework• Videos• Files and Projects

• Credentials • Associations• Activities

Why do this? A complete profile will help you find more opportunities and create an instant resume.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, EXTRACURRICULARS, AND EXPERIENCES.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: any award, title, or distinction.Examples: honor roll, perfect attendance, a solo in band or choir, team captain, or president of a club.

EXPERIENCES: directly relate to skills that colleges and companies think are important.Examples: Part-time jobs, babysitting, internships, job-shadowing, career-related courses, or attendance at a conference or seminar.

EXTRACURRICULARS: things you do outside of the classroom, like participating in an activity or volunteering in your community.Examples: Being a member of a team or club, volunteering at a soup kitchen or shelter, environmental cleanup, tutoring, or youth group/church involvement.

SOME THINGS TO DOUBLE-CHECK

Always look over your work to make sure there aren’t any mistakes. For example:

Why do this? An accurate and grammatically correct profile shows that you pay attention to detail and can operate in a professional or higher education setting.

• Is your spelling correct?• Did you capitalize when needed (your name, beginning of sentences, etc.)?

• Do your links work?• Are you using complete sentences?• Did you verify your email?

WHAT NOW?

Tallo is a great way to organize your skills and talents online — but we’re so much more!

Why do this? Applying for jobs and colleges is competitive, and being proactive can help you stand out!

• Share your profile URL• Export your profile to PDF to create your shareable resume• Add a mentor

• Discover scholarships• Be notified when an organization views your profile, follows, or messages you.• Go mobile

WHAT NOW?

Tallo is a great way to organize your skills and talents online — but we’re so much more!

Why do this? Applying for jobs and colleges is competitive, and being proactive can help you stand out!

• Share your profile URL• Export your profile to PDF to create your shareable resume• Add a mentor

• Discover scholarships• Be notified when an organization views your profile, follows, or messages you.• Go mobile

FINANCE YOUR DREAMS

RedKite is a scholarship matching engine that combs the web for $20 billion dollars in available scholarships and matches you with the scholarships you’re eligible for.

• Receive an exact dollar amount and match score based on your Tallo profile.• Instantly apply for scholarships.• Find new scholarships every day.

GET DISCOVERED

Colleges and companies on Tallo are going to contact you via-direct message, so there are a few things you can do to be consistent:

• Use proper grammar/spelling and professional language• Respond within 48 hours• Keep appropriate content on your profile

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