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Students present district anti-vaping Canvas course to board
Summary
Student members of the Placer County Youth Commission and district staff showed the board a Canvas-based anti-vaping course — modules include videos, quizzes and a 70%-pass final; staff said the course can be completed in 60–90 minutes and may be used across sites.
Students from the Placer County Youth Commission and district staff presented an anti-vaping course built in Canvas during the Roseville Joint Union High School District board meeting on Aug. 27.
The students explained the course structure and learning objectives. Dr. D (staff presenter) said the modules include informational videos, embedded questions, handouts and checks for understanding. "To complete the course they have to pass the final test with at least a 70%," the presenter said, and staff estimated the full module takes about 60–90 minutes to finish.
Staff told the board the course will be shared with administrative teams, counselors and wellness staff as a tool to help students understand the health impacts of vaping. The district also noted the Canvas model could be adapted for other behavioral or attendance interventions, including modules on absences, tardies and bullying.
Board member Tiffany said she completed the course over the summer and praised the student developers and Matt Long from Ed Services for supporting the work. "I really appreciated his work," Tiffany said, adding she found the experience educational and said she would encourage broader use.
Students and staff said the course is intended as a supportive, educational tool rather than a disciplinary measure. The board did not take action; staff will proceed with distributing the module to site teams and counselors for potential implementation.
