Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 7 - Network Services

Securing network services is a multi-faceted endeavor. Dr. Chuck Gardner begins by explaining some industry basics regarding security concepts then explores the vulnerabilities and options for securing: emails, web applications, remote access, and DNS security.  He concludes with an overview of the logging lab activity.

Network Services is the seventh module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range | Module 8 - Forensics

Network administrators can prevent most attacks on a network, but when an incident occurs, their response to the incident is critical. After an event has occurred, critical strategies for event detection, system logging and monitoring, and analysis of network traffic all need to work together to resolve the incident and shore up network defenses. From knowing normal to constructing the timeline of a security incident, the Forensics module ties together all of the best practices from previous modules in the series.

Forensics is the eighth module in the Teaching Cyber Security with the Arkansas Range series. This series of trainings will cover the eight curriculum modules developed through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, the University of Central Arkansas, Metova Federal, and the National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center. It is the intent of the course to present learners with a series of real-world challenges that will illustrate the practical, operational, and ethical issues of working in this kind of space.

CTE - Keyboarding/KeyCode Approval Code Module

Keyboarding is the foundation for developing entry-level skills for business careers. Educators teaching Keyboarding help students learn the touch operation of alphanumeric/keyboard characters and develop speed and accuracy through effective keyboarding techniques.

Educators teaching KeyCode lead students in examining how to formulate algorithms, in addition to solving real-world problems by creating, analyzing, testing, and debugging computer programs.

The activities in this course are designed to prepare and equip educators to teach the Keyboarding and KeyCode standards efficiently and effectively. You will be introduced to fundamental standards, but not every standard will be covered. 

Note: Once an educator has completed the Keyboarding/KeyCode course, a member of DCTE will verify the licensing of the educator and provide the Licensure Department with the information needed to obtain the Keyboarding/KeyCode Approval Code.

Financial Literacy Unit One: Money, Budgeting, and Banking

A degree of financial literacy is necessary in order to become financially successful and maintain that success. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, delves into the basics of financial literacy. Ms. Wray begins by describing the functions and roles of money, taxation, pay, and interest. She digs deeper into the basics of finance, examining things like attainable goals and how to make good budgeting and banking choices. Throughout the course Ms. Wray encourages participants to research all options before any financial decision.

This course is the first in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 21, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Two: Credit

Gaining and maintaining good credit can open many doors and aid in reaching goals, while bad credit can cause trouble. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, examines the world of credit. Ms. Wray shares some general information about credit, such as what credit is, costs associated with credit, and the function of credit scores. She also describes several specific types of credit in more detail. When speaking about different types of loans and credit cards she includes information about avoiding harassment and theft, as well as best practices and strategies for building and maintaining good credit.

This course is the second in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 22, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Three: Insurance

In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, discusses six types of insurance, describing the purpose, coverage, and potential costs of each. As she walks participants through the complex world of insurance, Ms. Wray defines several industry-specific terms and shares many strategies for lowering costs and minimizing risks. Throughout the course she also expands on why and/or when someone would need these different types of insurance.

This course is the third in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 22, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Four: Investing

The stock market can seem so complex and intimidating that many people, understandably, avoid the risky venture altogether. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, demystifies the stock market. She explains industry-specific terminology, describes types of markets and investment products, and even shares a few investment strategies. Throughout the course Ms. Wray thoroughly clarifies the risks and benefits involved in different investment products and options.

This course is the fourth in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 23, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Financial Literacy Unit Five: Money Management and Financial Planning

Money can be a touchy subject many people tend to avoid in conversation. In this course Jennifer Wray, a National Board Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher from Valley View High School, shares her knowledge of money management and financial planning. Ms. Wray explores how different types of taxes and loans work, discussing important knowledge for financial success in every stage of life. She also highlights the importance of planning for future financial security, sharing insight on college savings, retirement options, and wills. In the final segment of this course Ms. Wray describes the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Program and explains the next step for CTE teachers seeking certification.

This is the final course in a series of five financial literacy courses. The series is a prerequisite to the 2017 Arkansas CTE face-to-face summer training, but is a great resource for anyone looking to become more knowledgeable about finances. Anyone seeking to become more financially literate or desiring a financial literacy certification is encouraged to participate in this series. 

This course was recorded on March 21, 2017 at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas.

Kata in the Classroom: A Simple Scientific-Thinking Exercise for Students

Helping students to develop effective problem solving skills and collaborative behaviors is a fundamental component of education at every grade level and an essential part of preparing students for careers in the 21st century. This course introduces a simple exercise that can be used with students to do just that. The Kata in the Classroom exercise, which was developed by Mike Rother, researcher, author, and founder of Kata to Grow, is a fifty-minute activity used all over the world to teach students the Improvement Kata. Once learned, this practical pattern of scientific thinking can be incorporated into activities and lessons within all disciplines. When practiced routinely in various educational contexts, the Improvement Kata can help strengthen students' abilities in problem solving, communication, experimentation, and collaboration, essential skills that are emphasized within various ACE program areas and within components of the Arkansas Computer Science Standards for Grades K–8.

Video segments within this course were recorded at the AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 28, 2017 and on March 29, 2017 in Little Rock at the Arkansas Kata Practitioner Day. The Kata Practitioner Day, which was hosted by Manufacturing Solutions, a department of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Existing Business Resource Division, provided attendees firsthand accounts regarding this method of innovative problem solving from professionals in manufacturing, healthcare, government, and education.

Food Safety: Hygiene, Cleaning, and Sanitizing

Hygiene, Cleaning, and Sanitizing is the first course in the three-part Food Safety training series.

Appropriate cleaning and sanitation procedures, along with proper hygiene management, are the basics of any good food safety program and the first line of defense against all types of contamination in a restaurant or classroom. In this course, Leanne Bradley, an Arkansas Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, discusses these basics of food safety. She describes necessary policies for personal and workplace hygiene and for using gloves correctly. Ms. Bradley also covers acceptable methods for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, dishes, and equipment, as well as guidelines for the storage of all cleaning and cooking equipment.

This course was recorded at AETN studios in Conway, Arkansas on March 20, 2018.