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Networking Systems

Networking Systems

This microcredential will give a background of networking systems and cybersecurity. This is #2 of the K-12 Computer Science credential.

MICROCREDENTIAL ID: ETEC-KCS-0012
CREDENTIAL: K-12 Computer Science
CREDITS: 1.0 CEU (10 hours)
AUTHOR: Dr. Emily Baumgartner

 

Licensure Disclosure: EHHS Credentials and Microcredentials do not lead to an Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recognized licensure and/or endorsement preparation program. 

Registration

 

How to Earn This Microcredential

Participants will need to submit a set of evidence demonstrating their understanding of networking systems and cybersecurity and how these topics will be implemented in the curriculum. Additionally, participants will also complete a short written reflection analysis.

Fees

Participants submitting this microcredential for review will be assessed an administrative fee of $50. Participants who successfully complete the microcredential will receive a certificate showing completion of 1.0 CEU.

 Why Get This Microcredential?

 

This microcredential is part of the K-12 Computer Science credential. This credential will help the educator understand the basics of how computer systems talk over a network and the basics of cybersecurity and safe Internet use. This credential must be completed sequentially starting with Microcredential #1 in the K-12 Computer Science credential. First, the educator gains background on computer and networking systems and how data gets stored. Next, the educator will gain experience in algorithms, which is an essential component prior to programming. The next microcredential will explore basic programming, which can be translated to many different activities in the classroom. Finally, the impacts of computing are explored in the last microcredential.

Important Terms
  • Clients and servers—How services such as e-mail and web pages connect using networks.
  • IP addresses—How devices on a network can be found. Each device on a network has an IP address assigned by a server.
  • Network hubs, switches and cables—The hardware building blocks of any network.
  • Routers and firewalls—How to organize and control the flow of traffic on a network.

  Benefits of this Microcredential

 

This microcredential will help educators become more prepared for the internet and networking standards including cybersecurity. Often times, the Internet and how all devices are connected is a foreign concept. Normally, one can just turn on a laptop and be connected. This module will help to understand how a network creates a system with addresses for all devices involved. This module will also provide training on cybersecurity and staying safe on the Internet.

Standards

Ohio Learning Standards: Computer Science
  • NI.N - Networks and the Internet Networking
  • NI.C - Networks and the Internet Cybersecurity
    • Note: standards for Computer Science are categorized by grade level
CSTA Standards
  • CSTA Standards:
    • Specific standards are listed by grade level here:
      • Ic. Model networks and the internet
      • 3a. Pursue targeted professional development
      • 4a. Analyze CS curricula
      • 4b. Develop standards-aligned learning experiences

 Evidence Review

 

Candidates interested in earning this microcredential must submit three pieces of evidence: one piece related to learning, one related to implementing, and one related to reflecting.

When you are ready for your evidence review, submit your pieces of evidence for feedback from a qualified instructor. 

Learning

Required Resources

  • Read article from IBM on Basic networking:
  • View image of how basic networking diagrams are created and think about the network you have in your classroom.
  • Complete Microsoft’s Cybersecurity training with the following modules:
    • “Describe basic cyber security threats” (21 mins)
    • “Describe authentication and authorization” (18 mins)
    • “Describe device-based threats and security controls” (17 mins)
  • View video on Computer Networking explained (5:57)

Additional Resources

  • Visio Networking diagrams:
  • More networking resources:
  • Introduction to Networking video (11:53)

Required Evidence

  • Create and submit a basic networking diagram for a classroom, include a few examples of each networked device (printer, computer, iPads). This can be done on , Microsoft Word, or Visio.
  • Submit a screenshot with evidence of the completed Microsoft training (the main screen of the training will show a green checkmark next to it)​â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹â¶Ä‹

Evidence Review Criteria

  • Criterion 1: Educator understands how a network is created.
  • Criterion 2: Educator understands basic cybersecurity and keeping their information safe.
Implementing

Required Resources

  • View the Computer Science standards for Ohio (or your state)
    • Ohio:
    • CSTA:

Additional Resources

  • Instructional strategies for CS:
  • INFOhio Curriculum ideas:
  • Code.org
  • Computer Science lesson plans:

Required Evidence

  • Create a lesson plan implementing networking systems into your curriculum.
  • Be sure to include the appropriate state learning standards into your lesson plan.
    • Ohio:
    • CSTA:
  • Implement that lesson plan into the classroom.
  • Evidence of successful completion must include two components:
    • The lesson plan in Word or PDF format. There are no length or format requirements. However, it must have state or content standards included.
    • Include in the lesson plan the actual date(s) of implementation, including the age and grade of the audience.

Evidence Review Criteria

  • Evidence of preparation and planning
    • Criterion 1: Evidence demonstrates instructor applies applicable lesson to corresponding standard.
    • Criterion 2: Evidence demonstrates appropriate assessment for corresponding standard.
  • Evidence of Implementing
    • Criterion 1: Evidence demonstrates student understanding of corresponding standards.
Reflecting

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 do you plan to increase your understanding of networking systems and cybersecurity to support learning into the future? 
    • How do you plan to develop your understanding of networking systems and cybersecurity based on the lesson plan you planned and implemented?
  • 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 indicates the educator continually learns and increases their knowledge base.
  • Criterion 2: The reflective analysis identifies appropriate ways to increase knowledge about computer networks.
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