Classroom Resources

Lessons. Workbook. Everything.

Everything teachers and students need — prep lessons, the full workbook, slide deck, employability toolkit, and the student survey. All in one place.

Canvas-Ready · LMS Compatible

Pre-Event Preparation Lessons

Deliver these three lessons in the 1–2 weeks before LinkedIn Day. Each is 25–35 minutes. Copy content directly into Canvas, Google Classroom, or Schoology.

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Module 1 of 3 · Pre-Event
Professional Identity — Who Are You, Really?
25 min
Workbook pp. 7–8
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Objectives: Students define their career identity using structured reflection. Students draft a 30-second professional introduction using the Name → Career Focus → Skill Strength → Goal formula.

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Activity (10 min): Complete Workbook p. 7 — Career Identity Reflection. Write Draft 1 introduction on p. 8. Do not edit yet — just write.
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Pair Share (5 min): Say your introduction out loud to a partner. Partner gives feedback: Was it clear? Specific? Did it sound like the real you?
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LMS Discussion: "Post your refined introduction in 2–4 sentences."
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AI Extension: Paste your intro into ChatGPT and ask: "How can I make this more specific and professional?" Keep what sounds like you.
Teacher Note: Have students record themselves on their phones. Watching playback is more powerful than peer feedback alone.
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Module 2 of 3 · Pre-Event
Portfolio Storytelling — Let Your Work Speak
30 min
Workbook pp. 9–10, 13
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Objectives: Students translate CTE projects into employer-facing language. Students distinguish weak ("I edited a video") from strong ("I produced a 3-min documentary using Adobe Premiere Pro...") descriptions.

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Case Study (8 min): Read "The Quiet Portfolio" (Workbook p. 13). What did Alex lose? What should they have said?
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Project Documentation (12 min): Complete Workbook p. 9 — all fields including the employer-facing description at the bottom.
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LMS Assignment: Submit your employer-facing project description. Action verb + specific tools + measurable outcome. Minimum 3 sentences.
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Module 3 of 3 · Pre-Event
Networking Simulation — Practice Before the Room
35 min
Workbook pp. 8, 15, 20
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Objectives: Students practice professional introductions in a low-stakes simulation. Students complete LinkedIn connection request and follow-up message templates.

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Case Study (8 min): "The Silent Networker" (Workbook p. 15). What does Sam communicate through body language and response?
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Mock Networking Rotation (15 min): Students rotate every 3 minutes. Introduce yourself, share one project, ask one question.
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Curveball Round (5 min): Teacher interrupts mid-intro. Student practices recovering gracefully. This single exercise has the highest ROI of the entire pre-event sequence.
Program Materials · Download & Deploy

Slide Deck, Workbook & Teacher Guide

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30-Page Student Workbook
Interactive digital · Print-ready · All 5 zones covered
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Teacher Pre-Event Guide
Word .docx · 5-step prep framework · Zone guides + scripts
Embedded · Not Added

Employability Skills Toolkit

Five core skills (Communication, Ownership, Adaptability, Collaboration, Follow-Through) embedded at every zone through scenario cards, case studies, video scripts, and a self-assessment. Not a separate curriculum — a natural part of the experience.

Open Employability Toolkit →
End of Workbook · Zone 5 Completion

Student Post-Event Reflection Survey

Students complete this survey after Zone 5 — the final step in the workbook. Responses feed directly into the teacher's Google Sheet for grading review. This survey counts as 20 points of the major grade.

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5-question Likert scale
Confidence · Pathway clarity · Interview readiness
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3 open reflections
Most valuable part · Action commitment · Feedback
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Auto-populates Google Sheet
Teacher views all responses in real time
Open Student Survey Form →
Awarded After Workbook Completion · Print or Download as PDF

Certificate of Completion

Type the student's name below and click Print to generate their personalized certificate. Signed by Marilyn Haynes as Founder & Creator, with a line for the teacher/facilitator. LinkedIn Day™ branding and color scheme throughout.

✅ Certificate unlocks after student completes all zones in the workbook. Teachers confirm completion via the Zone Passport and facilitator sign-off.
← Type name, then print ↓
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LinkedIn Day™
Houston Independent School District · CTE
Certificate of Completion
LinkedIn Day™
Step Into Who You're Becoming
This certificate is awarded to
for successfully completing all zones of LinkedIn Day™ and demonstrating professionalism, career readiness, identity development, and the ability to present their skills, projects, and digital story with clarity and confidence.
"Your becoming is beautiful. Your future is ready for your voice."
Senior Transition Immersive · Spring 2026 · Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication
Marilyn Haynes
Founder & Creator, LinkedIn Day™
Texas A&M Doctoral Candidate
Teacher / Facilitator
CTE Department · [Campus Name]
Date
Spring 2026