This module is aimed at qualified primary and secondary teachers who wish to develop the knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills related to teaching basic cyber security, and are configuring an environment suitable for cyber security education. The module will help develop an understanding of cyber security and cyber resilience, as well as the relationship between these two areas of security.
Special features
- The course is delivered online so you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
- Online discussion boards allow interaction with fellow students and tutors, as well as peer-review submitted work
- Induction and tutorials are facilitated through webinars and other online software
- Course materials and assignments are designed to allow you to develop a range of teaching materials and objects that can be shared with fellow students and used in the classroom
- You will be part of an ongoing peer group of students that support each other and keep learning materials current, to allow school pupils the most up-to-date experience and information in Computing Studies
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