By Shelby Hersel
Program Manager, Oracle Academy North America
Oracle Academy North America Program Manager Shelby Hersel hosted an engaging webinar for Oracle Academy faculty members, featuring Curriculum Developer Alison Migyanko as the lead presenter. The session focused on an exciting Oracle Academy curriculum offering now endorsed by the College Board: the Oracle Academy Java for AP Computer Science A course. This curriculum has been designed to help students succeed in one of the most popular and rigorous high school computer science classes and prep for both the College Board AP Computer Science exam as well as the Oracle Java Foundations Associate professional certification.
Bringing Java to life
During the webinar, attendees explored how this new course supports both teaching and learning Java programming in a way that is accessible, engaging, and aligned with College Board’s AP CS A standards. Built on Oracle Academy’s commitment to elevating student success, the course offers a robust set of materials that blend foundational computer science principles with hands-on coding practice.
Attendees got a first look at the curriculum’s modules, teacher resources, and Java development tools—all available at no cost to Oracle Academy members. The discussion included how educators can integrate these materials into their classrooms to help students develop problem-solving skills, think computationally, and gain the confidence to code in one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.
The conversation showcased the power of collaboration—how, when we equip teachers with strong materials and a supportive network, we expand access to computer science education for students everywhere.
Helping learners develop career-ready skills
As technology continues to shape our world, Oracle Academy remains dedicated to providing educators with key teaching resources and helping learners develop the technology skills they need to thrive in careers across industries. The Java for AP Computer Science A course is another step forward in that mission—bridging the gap between high school learning and future careers in technology.
If you’re an educator interested in bringing computer science to your students, join Oracle Academy (it’s free!) to access this new course and many others designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.