Cybersecurity Teacher PD
The online PD modules will be adapted from PI Martin’s prior work, which developed PD for teachers on cybersecurity awareness to facilitate summer camps. The PD course on cybersecurity will include four 10-hour modules on the four topics (cyber bullying, digital footprint, digital security, and digital privacy) to provide cybersecurity content knowledge. The online PD course will be designed on the Canvas learning management system, and will include measurable objectives, engaging multimedia resources, and interactive activities. We will adapt the modules to infuse components consistent with self-determination theory (e.g., activity choice, involvement in group processes, guidance, feedback, and reflection).
Cybersecurity Awareness Topics for Elementary Curriculum
| Digital Security | Digital security refers to how one can secure his/her identity and technology in the online world (Martin et al., 2019) | Contract-related concern |
| Digital Privacy | Digital privacy refers to the confidentiality of the digital information shared (Martin et al., 2019) | Contract and contact-related concerns |
| Cyberbullying | Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices such as cell phones, computers, and tablets. (Martin et al., 2019) | Conduct-related concern |
| Digital Footprint | A digital footprint is the trail of data one creates while using the internet (Martin et al., 2019) | Content-related concern |