Rock CS 2025 | Rocky Mountain Computer Science Conference for P-12 Educators: Full Schedule

Rock CS is a professional development event designed by Adams 12 Five Star Schools and St. Vrain Valley School District.

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8:30am MDT

Unlocking Cyber Adventures: Empowering Educators with Engaging RING Cybersecurity Curriculum and Activities

Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:40am MDT

Peak 9/10

Dive into the world of cybersecurity education with this hands-on, collaborative, and engaging workshop, "Cyber Adventures." Designed for educators, this workshop will introduce the RING secondary education cybersecurity curriculum and other fantastic resources through interactive and exciting activities. Participants will explore a variety of classroom exercises, an engaging escape room challenge, and other fun activities that bring the curriculum to life.

Throughout the workshop, you'll gain access to valuable teacher resources and practical tips for seamlessly integrating cybersecurity concepts into your classroom. Discover innovative ways to captivate your students' interest in cybersecurity and empower them with essential skills for the future.

All participants should bring a charged laptop and have access to the RING curriculum prior to the session. Access is FREE! Please complete this form to request access to the curriculum: https://forms.gle/YosUwAN6WpZaLjYZA

Speakers

Jennifer Marden

Research Scientist/ RING Cybersecurity Curriculum Instructor, University of Alabama Huntsville

Jennifer Marden is a distinguished trainer and research scientist with the Regions Investing in the Next Generation (RING) cybersecurity curriculum team at the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education at the University of Alabama Huntsville. Her primary responsibilities include... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:40am MDT
Peak 9/10 2nd Floor

2-hour workshop

Intended Audience 9-12 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Cybersecurity / NSA
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

1:10pm MDT

Cyber Sleuths Unite: Exploring AICS for Engaging Cybersecurity Education

Sunday June 8, 2025 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT

Peak 9/10

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to transform your learning environment for your students by easily integrating cyber scenarios? This session by CYBER.ORG offers an innovative approach to teaching cybersecurity through an engaging and immersive experience. Our focus will be on guiding teachers through one of our cybersecurity tabletop exercises, known as AICS (Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Scenarios). In AICS, students step into the shoes of DHS agents, investigating realistic cyber scenarios with potential national implications. This hands-on approach allows students to analyze briefings filled
with authentic documents related to a fictional cyber event. Participants will collaborate in teams, scrutinizing the materials to answer critical questions: who orchestrated the cyber event, how it was executed, and why it occurred. This session is designed to enhance critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills as participants work together to uncover the truth and propose actionable steps for DHS. CYBER.ORG presenters will facilitate the exercise, showcasing best teaching practices to seamlessly implement AICS in middle and high school classrooms. By attending this session, K-12 educators across the US will not only experience a dynamic and realistic cyber investigation but also gain access to a wealth
of no-cost educational resources provided by CYBER.ORG.

Speakers

Charlene Cooper

Director of Curriculum, CYBER.ORG

Charlene Cooper is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Adolescent Science with over 20 years of experience as a public-school educator. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership and a Cyber Education Graduate Certificate from Louisiana Tech. Charlene... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT
Peak 9/10 2nd Floor

2-hour workshop

Intended Audience 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Unplugged - Tech Free, Cybersecurity / NSA