T&L 2900: Intro to CyberSecurity for K-8 Educators
The course is designed to introduce Educators to foundational concepts in technology, digital literacy, and computational thinking. It will cover topics such as Networks and the Internet, Problem Solving & Algorithms, Access and Information Literacy, Impacts of Computing, Responsible Use and Digital Citizenship, Hardware & Software, Intellectual Property, Safety & Ethics, Social Interactions, Development & Design, Troubleshooting, Digital Identity, Create, and Data Creation & Analysis. Each module is aligned with specific ND CS and CyberSecurity standards and is tailored to address the learning needs of students in three grade bands: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences, aiming to build students' understanding and skills in key areas of digital citizenship and technology use.