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Required Resources

• Complete tutorial on teaching kids about Internet safety
• View Ted Talk on how technology shapes our culture (10:51)

Additional Resources

• Article: Why kids won’t quit technology
• Videos on how technology impacts our culture
  • (1:24)
  • (11:55) Technology is culture
• Videos on computer ethics
  • (4:23) Computer ethics breakdown
  • (7:03) Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
  • Ted Talk on Ethics in the age of technology (16:28) 

Required Evidence

• Choose one take a screenshot of the results (80% or higher):
  • Complete the quiz on either teaching kids about internet safety
  • Complete the quiz on general internet safety
• Submit a 1-2 page overview explaining how technology impacts our society and how these ideas need to be communicated to students. Add a screenshot of the results screen from the above quiz.
• Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
• Use references to support your claims. References do not count towards the 1-2 page minimum/maximum. Any format for references is allowed but APA is preferred.

Evidence Review Criteria

• Criterion 1: Educator receives an 80% or higher on quiz

Requred Resources

• There are no required resources; however, you are encouraged to visit at least one additional resource.

Additional Resources

• Instructional strategies for CS:
• INFOhio Curriculum ideas:
  
• Code.org
• Computer Science lesson plans:
  
• Computer science unit plans:
  
• Presentation tips
  • Microsoft –
  • Vanderbilt Center for Teaching – Making better PowerPoint Presentations
• PowerPoint Alternatives

Required Evidence

• Option 1
  • Create a PowerPoint (or PowerPoint alternative) that could be used to deliver professional development to an important stakeholder (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators). The focus of the presentation will be on the importance of computer science in the classroom and the pros/cons of implementing it.
    • Submit the presentation as a PPT, PDF, or link. There is no minimum number of slides. However, future participants listening to the presentation should be able to clearly learn from the slides presented.
    • Slide notes should be included as either a transcript of what will be said or a list of key ideas that will be covered on the slide.
    • References are required to support the statements and claims made. A bibliography or set of references can be included at the end but should also be included on each slide.

     -OR-

• Option 2
  • Create and then deliver professional development on the benefits of computer science education in the classroom. This presentation can be made to any stakeholder and does not require the creation or use of specific learning materials (e.g., presentation slides, handouts).
  • Evidence of successful completion must include two components:
    • A short video (through a URL) of at least some snippets of your presentation.
    • Reviews from your audience

Evidence Review Criteria

• Option 1
  • Criterion 1: Educators will present evidence of the creation of materials that could be used to deliver professional development (e.g., workshop, presentation) to others.
• Option 2
  • Criterion 1: Educators will be able to successful present information about computer science education to key stakeholders.

Required Resources

• If you are new to writing reflections, or this is your first microcredential, then please visit at least one of the additional resources.

Additional Resources

• EduBirdie -
• Trent University –

Required Evidence

• Submit a document that considers these two questions:
  • How can these important topics in computing safety be emphasized to students in other subject areas? Provide examples.
  • How do you plan to incorporate safety and ethics of computing in future lessons? 
• Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
• No references are required.

Evidence Review Criteria

• Criterion 1: The reflective analysis identifies other appropriate areas for integration of CS curricula.