Tools, Links, and Resources

GenCyber Teacher Manual (tutorials, etc - 35MB)

Useful Cybersecurity Sites and Tools

Code Builders and Learning Tools

• bit.ly/gencyber17 - sign up for the Day of Cyber site and online lesson series
• http://gencybercards.com - GenCyber card game
• Code.org - Hour of Code activities, and the CS Discoveries series of curriculum resources, all FREE!
• CSUnplugged - great site for various activities that can be done with or without a computer, teaches basic computer science principles
• Google's CSFirst curriculum - complete curriculum packages for clubs and courses
• Scratch and Scratch Jr block coding environments - free to use and can be advanced as you need it to be
• CodeHS - Online code learning curriculum, free with additional assessment tools for cost
• Codeacademy.com
  • Tynker coding app for kids
  • Beauty and Joy of Computing AP CS Principles course develop at UC Berkeley
  • NetsBlox - innovative visual programming app with applications for gaming, robotics, and more (links to workshop from CSTA 2018)
  • Marvel - coding app that includes modeling, wireframing, prototyping, graphics
  • FinchRobot - has a lending program for class sets of their robotics kits!

Games and Downloads

• Cyber Threat Defender card-based game (like Magic: The Gathering, some cost for card decks but very high-quality stuff)
  • Code Combat online game
  • Turing Game - middle-high school games to learn coding and compete in national competitions
  • Flowlab Game Creator - block coding and simple game creation tool appropriate for late elementary/middle school and up
  • Capture The Flag online security exercises, games, and competitions
• PBS Nova Cybersecurity Game
  • BreakoutEDU computer science game ideas (see the main Create page for all templates, etc)
  • Wireshark free network analyzer tool (Windows/Mac)
  • Burp network analyzer tool (Java/Mac OS)

Learning Resources, Clubs, etc

• GRC.com - nice site with lots of information including Perfect Passwords explanation and tools
  • SecurityNow Podcast - highly recommended to learn more about current events and trends in security
  • OpenGarages car hacking
• IdeaScale
  • GirlsWhoCode - support resources for starting girl-focused coding clubs and competitions
  • Girl Code - great book with online games and resources, focused on girls in CS
  • CS for All Teachers - resources plus an online community of practice
  • The Cybrary - tons of great training materials to teach yourself or your students
  • SANS Institute - training, certifications and PD

Lesson Plans and Other Resources

• Outstanding Cyber Security curriculum resource for high school by teacher Derek Babb - full lessons and linked resources, can be adapted and "forked" from GitHub
• National Center for Women in Educational Technology - lots of booklets, lessons, and other resources
• US Cyber Patriot competition and lesson resource - from the Air Force Association
• Project management in the CS classroom - excellent presentation with practical ideas
• Infusing literacy with computer science (presentation intended for K-5 but can apply to upper grades)
• Another K-6 resource with useful information and lessons that can apply to upper grades
  • Adaptable lesson plan on cybersecurity from NOVA PBS (accompanying Lab Guide)
• List of good lesson ideas from University of Tulsa
  • CyberVT IdeaScale site with many resources of all kinds
• Kahoot example quiz
• Socrative example quiz
• Cybersecurity quizzes at Khan Academy
• Syracuse University SEED Labs
• Hacker High security awareness for teens
  • Tremendous collection of resources on teaching cybersecurity and digital citizenship from teacher Lana Yager
  • Presentation with good CS ideas and activities from New York public schools
  • Computer science puzzles to do with your students from teacher Josh Paley
  • Hello Ruby - books and online resources on teaching coding in Ruby and Python (among other things) - intended for elementary audience, but could be extended
  • STEM from Dance - really cool interdisciplinary stuff

Professional Organizations

• ISTE Affiliate directory - organizations around the country and around the corner with resources, conferences, and more available to you
• Indiana Connected Educators (ICE) - Indiana state ISTE affiliate with a great conference in October
• Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) - organization specifically for CS teachers - has national and local chapters including a Chicago chapter and an Indiana state chapter
• Hoosier Association of Science Teachers (HASTI) - professional organization in the state for science teachers of all types
• Indiana Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) - Indiana chapter of NCTM