When introducing Open Parachute to your staff, we recommend choosing one of the three following options:
Educator Onboarding Presentation - Recommended for Groups
Pre-Launch Quick Introduction - Recommended for Staff Meetings
Educator Onboarding Course - Recommended for Individuals
For a more general guide on implementing Open Parachute in your school or district, see our Help Article.
Educator Onboarding Presentation
Required Time: 45 minutes - 2.5 hours
In this online PowerPoint Presentation featuring videos from Dr. Hayley Watson, educators will:
Be introduced to the purpose of the program
Identify & overcome any barriers to running lessons
Establish systems of support
Get to know the platform
The full Group Educator Onboarding course can be found within the Onboarding Guides section of the Dashboard, available for Open Parachute Administrator accounts.
Pre-Launch Quick Introduction
Required Time: 5 minutes
This PowerPoint Presentation is designed to provide a brief introduction to the program. It contains a short 3-minute video and provides staff with an overview of the program and its purpose. Use this presentation to get staff excited about the program!
Note: You will need to pair this presentation with Options 1 or 3 to maximize Onboarding.
Educator Onboarding Course
Required Time: 45 minutes
This option allows educators to onboard themselves at their own pace. After registering their account, educators can view the 'Educator Onboarding' course on their Dashboard. This course helps educators understand the purpose of the program, identify and overcoming any barriers to running lessons, establish systems of support and get to know the platform.
The Educator Onboarding Course can be found in the Getting Started section of the Dashboard.
