Vaping Prevention: A Self-Paced Online Course
A free, vaping prevention course to use for teaching and/or to assign to students to do on their own
Instructions
Educators should download the Course Navigation Guide for Educators, Lesson Plan, and Review & Reflect Discussion Guide.
Purpose
Provide students with an opportunity to learn about the following in a remote-learning environment:
1. the health risks of using e-cigarettes/vapes, including Juul and Puff Bar
2. the increased risk of severe COVID-19 infection for those using e-cigarettes/vapes
3. the marketing tactics used by nicotine companies to target young people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
Downloads
Session 1: A Real Intro to E-Cigarettes
1. (5 min) Check-Ins
2. (15 min) Teach Mini-Lessons from 1st Course Module
3. (10 min) Breakout Rooms for Students to Discuss Review & Reflect Questions
4. (10 min) Small Groups Report Out to Class
5. (10 min) Wrap Up Module
Session 2: All of the Chemicals
1. (5 min) Check-Ins
2. (15 min) Teach Mini-Lessons from 2nd Course Module
3. (10 min) Breakout Rooms for Students to Discuss Review & Reflect Questions
4. (10 min) Small Groups Report Out to Class
5. (10 min) Wrap Up Module
Session 3: What's the Damage
1. (5 min) Check-Ins
2. (15 min) Teach Mini-Lessons from 3rd Course Module
3. (10 min) Breakout Rooms for Students to Discuss Review & Reflect Questions
4. (10 min) Small Groups Report Out to Class
5. (10 min) Wrap Up Module
Session 4: Central Problem of E-Cig Usage
1. (5 min) Check-Ins
2. (15 min) Teach Mini-Lessons from 4th Course Module
3. (10 min) Breakout Rooms for Students to Discuss Review & Reflect Questions
4. (10 min) Small Groups Report Out to Class
5. (10 min) Wrap Up Module
Session 5: What Are They Selling
1. (5 min) Check-Ins
2. (15 min) Teach Mini-Lessons from 5th Course Module
3. (10 min) Breakout Rooms for Students to Discuss Review & Reflect Questions
4. (10 min) Small Groups Report Out to Class
5. (10 min) Wrap Up Module
Session 5 (2nd Option): Cannabis
Branching Out
Here are some resources to assist you as you empower young people to go or stay vape-free and smoke-free.
Going Smoke-free or Vape-free
Read more about benefits of going smoke- or vape-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, find a list of cessation resources.
E-Cigarette Curriculum
Check out this educational module containg PowerPoints and activities all on the harms of using e-cigarettes/vapes.
Toolkit Sample Curriculum
Want more curriculum for remote teaching? Check out this 1-session sample curriculum containing activities such as Kahoot.
Vaping Prevention Videos
Watch videos on YouTube of the Toolkit team presenting slides and information on the harms of using e-cigarettes/vapes.