Teaching Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship in a Connected World

[EDZU 9123]

Teaching Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship in a Connected World

Start 4/1/2026

End 5/5/2026

3 credits / 45 hours

Course Description

In today’s hyperconnected classrooms, students need more than tech skills—they need guidance on how to be responsible digital citizens. This course helps K-12 educators build confidence teaching cybersecurity and online ethics across grade levels and subjects.

Participants will explore real-world tools and strategies for improving student awareness around digital privacy, online safety, social media boundaries, and ethical tech use. Educators will leave with a student-ready mini-lesson, a cybersecurity toolkit, and a tailored implementation plan.

Price range: $285.00 through $580.00

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Professional Development Options

Graduate

$580.00

Only courses taken for professional development graduate credit can receive an official university transcript.

In-Service & CTLE Professional Development

You can only receive one type of certificate, please register accordingly. There will be no switching of certificate status after the start date of a class.

In-Service

$285.00

Completion of this course taken for in-service credit will provide an NYCTD, Inc. Certificate of Completion

New York CTLE

$285.00

Approved Provider ID #23183

Completion of this course taken for CTLE credit will provide a New York State Verification of Hours Certificate from NYCTD, Inc.

Professional Development Options

Clear

SKU: N/A Categories: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Safe & Supportive Learning Environment, Technology Integration

Course Description

Course Objectives

Students that enroll in this class will...

Know

● key concepts in cybersecurity, including password management, phishing awareness, and personal data protection

● the foundational elements of digital citizenship as defined by ISTE and NY State standards

● legal policies and privacy regulations relevant to K–12 education (e.g., FERPA, COPPA, CIPA)

Understand

● the educator’s role in shaping students' online behavior and digital ethics

● how social-emotional learning intersects with digital safety and well-being

● developmental and cultural considerations when teaching digital topics across grade bands

and Be Able To

● design and deliver a classroom-ready mini-lesson on cybersecurity or digital citizenship

● create tailored student-facing resources that promote responsible tech use

● advocate for digital safety within their school community through policy, outreach, or curriculum design