Passport class for students

[SusanFinley6]

Our middle school is just moving to Canvas from Google.  Would you suggest that we have student complete the Passport to Canvas for students?  If so how long would it take the average student to complete?

Thanks

Susan

[NoahBoswell]

Hi there @SusanFinley6 ,

I would definitely recommend using that course, or, Building with Canvas, to help your students familiarize themselves with Canvas. While I can't give you a specific amount of time it will take, because it can vary from student to student, you might be able to get it done in a morning. Our school also had it set up so students can go in and do it self-paced, too.

Best,
Noah

[SusanFinley6]

Thanks so much for a quick reply.  We will move forward with implementing this course before hitting content in Canvas.

[DiannaDK · Accepted solution]

Hi @SusanFinley6 

We have had our students complete that course before and it was really beneficial as they transitioned from Google Classroom to Canvas. I don't know what your schedule is like, but we utilized homeroom time for a the first couple of weeks of school (our middle school homerooms meet daily for 25 minutes).  I think it took most students 7-8 homeroom periods to complete, but of course some worked through it more quickly than others.  Overall, both students and teachers found the time spent to be valuable. 

[SusanFinley6]

I appreciate your response. We will move forward on having them complete this!    We have a Leadership Class and so I will work it into that.  Did student need much support from teachers as they worked through?

[DiannaDK]

Most students were able to work independently on the course.