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Teaching AP Cybersecurity

Learn how to lead a successful AP Cybersecurity class with CodeHS. Teachers will practice the skills they need to teach tricky concepts, answer questions, and lead a blended classroom.

  • No programming experience required

  • Flexible self-paced timeframe

  • In-course support with an instructor

Course Overview

MODULES - 10

  • Welcome

    This introductory module provides an overview of the CodeHS professional development experience. Educators will explore key goals for the course, examine strategies for planning and pacing their teaching, and reflect on access and equity in computer science education. This module also sets the foundation for goal-setting and long-term success in teaching computer science.

  • How CodeHS Works

    In this module, educators will gain familiarity with the CodeHS platform. You’ll learn how to navigate the teacher and student views, explore course structure, and effectively use tools for assigning content, grading student work, and monitoring progress.

  • What is AP Cybersecurity?

  • Teaching AP Cyber - Planning your First Month

  • Teaching AP Cyber - Spotlight Lessons

  • Tools and Resources for Teaching AP® Cybersecurity

  • Computer Science Pedagogy

    This module explores key teaching strategies for computer science, including fostering computational thinking, managing cognitive load, and using a variety of instructional approaches. Educators will also learn how to support all learners through growth mindset practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

  • Project-Based Learning & CS

    This module prepares educators to implement high-quality Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategies for computer science.

  • Collaboration in Computer Science

    Discover how to foster collaboration in your classroom. This module covers structured group work, pair programming, peer code reviews, and strategies for creating a collaborative learning environment while addressing potential challenges that may arise.

  • Course Wrap-Up

    The Course Wrap-Up module includes an end-of-course survey and a course completion badge.


Empowering Teachers with the Knowledge & Confidence to Teach Excellent Courses

CodeHS online PD courses are made up of a series of learning modules covering the pedagogy and instructional strategy for teaching CS in a blended classroom.

Teachers work through these on their own time while receiving personalized support and feedback every step of the way.

Videos & Slides

Short, digestible video tutorials covering programming topics and concepts in the upcoming lesson

Examples

Program examples to give teachers the opportunity to explore how the code works in the fully loaded IDE

Exercises

Engaging exercises that allow teachers to design and build programs based on new concepts

Open-Ended Responses

Engaging exercises that allow teachers to design and build programs based on new concepts