Safeguarding Our Students: Cybersecurity for K-12 Educators

K-12 educators explore the key role they play in creating a strong cybersecurity presence within their classrooms. In this course they’ll learn how to anticipate common cyber threats, implement security measures, and educate students about cyber safety.

In this 2-hour, self-paced course, K-12 educators will:

  • Learn practical strategies for identifying and responding to school cyber threats;
  • Understand basic cybersecurity measures to safeguard devices and sensitive data;
  • Learn how to advocate for cybersecurity by asking questions of their school’s IT leadership team; and
  • Become aware of cybersecurity education opportunities for themselves, their students, and their school.

 

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Install on your Learning Management System: 

Microsoft education customers who have purchased Microsoft 365 A3 or A5 licenses are eligible to download the full course (in five modules) so you can import, adapt, and install on your own learning management system (LMS). You will need a password provided by your Microsoft Account Executive to access the SCORM downloads.

 

Each module and its associated resources (i.e., action plans, videos, and resources) are packaged as a SCORM 1.2 learning object which is compatible with most LMS platforms. If you are unfamiliar with SCORM learning objects, take a look at SCORM Explained 101 as well as these two videos we developed on importing and publishing SCORM files and the second on adapting and personalizing SCORM files in your LMS.

Access the Course on Microsoft Learn: 

An abridged, 45-minute version of this course is available for free on Microsoft Learn. This abridged version does not include the Action Plan, assessments, or other interactive elements.