Teaching Cybersecurity to Teens
Master essential cybersecurity concepts and teaching strategies for educating students aged 14-16 about online safety and security fundamentals.
Master essential cybersecurity concepts and teaching strategies for educating students aged 14-16 about online safety and security fundamentals.
This comprehensive course equips teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to teach cybersecurity effectively to teenagers. Over three weeks, you'll explore various cyber threats including phishing, malware, and SQL injections, while learning about protective measures like strong passwords, biometrics, and firewalls. The course covers both technical aspects and practical teaching strategies, ensuring you can confidently deliver engaging cybersecurity lessons that help students stay safe online.
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What you'll learn
Understand and explain common cyberattack types including phishing and social engineering
Evaluate password strength and teach effective password management
Explain different types of malware and protection methods
Teach network protection processes and security protocols
Understand legal frameworks like the Misuse of Computer Act
Implement effective teaching strategies for cybersecurity concepts
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, Exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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Module Description
This specialized course prepares educators to teach cybersecurity concepts to teenage students. The curriculum covers essential topics including various types of cyber attacks, protection tools and methods, and security protocols. Teachers learn about social engineering attacks, malware, SQL injections, and physical security threats. The course emphasizes practical protection tools like password security, biometric authentication, and network security measures. Special attention is given to making complex security concepts accessible and engaging for students aged 14-16.
Fee Structure
Instructor
5 Courses
Technology Education Champion: Empowering Problem-Solvers Through Computing
Mac Bowley, a versatile Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, brings a comprehensive approach to technology education through his work developing the projects site, Computing Curriculum units, Ada content, and online courses. His extensive teaching experience spans across after-school clubs, holiday camps, enrichment days, and GCSE classrooms, making him uniquely qualified to understand diverse learning needs. Bowley's teaching philosophy centers on empowering individuals to harness technology for meaningful problem-solving, focusing on making complex concepts accessible while encouraging critical thinking about technological impact on society, ultimately transforming how learners interact with and understand technology in their daily lives.
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