Share Paper: Self-paced E-learning: Exploring the Development of a Cybersecurity Micro-credential through K-12 Teacher Professional Development

  1. Mike Borowczak, University of Wyoming, United States
  2. Bekir Mugayitoglu, University of Wyoming, United States
  3. Andrea Burrows, University of Wyoming, United States
  4. Caitlin Kennedy, University of Wyoming, United States
  5. Amanda Carson, University of Wyoming, United States
  6. Caitlin Person, University of Wyoming, United States
  7. Alexander Finch, University of Wyoming, United States
Monday, October 26 10:40 AM-11:05 AM Room 3

Abstract: This work discusses ongoing experiences in creating interdisciplinary solutions to the development of cybersecurity/computer science skills for K-12 teachers. Participants for this work were K-12 teachers; the work was conducted during the summer semester of 2020. Nine K-12 teachers enrolled in the pilot course, and five K-12 teachers completed modules 0 & 1 of the cybersecurity course. This work describes a month long, self-paced cybersecurity micro-credential which consisted of an introduction to cybersecurity and the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibility). The primary research question explores the extent to which the cybersecurity micro-credential was considered helpful in understanding cybersecurity concepts ...