Learning objectives
- Identify and define fundamental cybersecurity concepts and terminologies associated with micro:bit coding, such as encryption, communication security, and cybersecurity blocks.
- Utilize the cybersecurity blocks provided by CYBER.ORG within the MakeCode environment to design and implement secure coding practices on the micro:bit platform, demonstrating an understanding of how to protect data and communication.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and limitations of the MakeCode programming language for implementing encryption and secure communication on the micro:bit.
- Compare and contrast different encryption techniques, considering their implications for data protection and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity with micro:bits
Topic ID: 914
Explore cybersecurity skills through coding on the micro:bit. We will take a quick tour of the cybersecurity blocks CYBER.ORG has created for MakeCode then dive into Communicating and Encrypting with MakeCode on the micro:bit.
Completion of the workshop can be used towards fulfilling requirements for the North Dakota credential for Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
This workshop session will be asynchronous. Work will need to be completed during the month teachers sign up for.
Primary Learning Goal
Teachers will explore the CYBER.ORG Coding Fundamentals curriculum with specific focus on Cybersecurity activities for MakeCode.
- Instructional hours
- 8
- Cost per participant
- $0.00
- Participant range
- 1 minimum; 15 maximum
- Graduate credit hours
- Eligible; check the individual session for university restrictions.
These are topic defaults. Check individual session details before registering.
Available Sessions
Cybersecurity with micro:bits
Self-paced enrollment: December 1, 2026 through December 2, 2026, 12:00 am CST
8 instructional hours · Distance · In-State
Registration available
Cybersecurity with micro:bits
Self-paced enrollment: January 1, 2027 through January 2, 2027, 12:00 am CST
8 instructional hours · Distance · In-State
Registration available
Cybersecurity with micro:bits
Self-paced enrollment: February 1, 2027 through February 2, 2027, 12:00 am CST
8 instructional hours · Distance · In-State
Registration available