Work in progress - Cyber Discovery camp — Integrated approach to cyber studies

Piloting a New Curriculum: A View from the Trenches

“…Cyber Science is based on the Cyber Discovery Model 9 . Cyber Discovery includes a week-long immersion into cyber for high school teachers and students.…”

“…Cyber Discovery includes a week-long immersion into cyber for high school teachers and students. In addition to the week-long summer residential program, teachers attend two professional development workshops during the school year 9 . The professional development workshops help to build the comfort level of the teachers regarding the camp content as well as create a welcoming and inclusive environment with the university faculty team.…”

“…The professional development workshops help to build the comfort level of the teachers regarding the camp content as well as create a welcoming and inclusive environment with the university faculty team. Cyber Discovery uses the engineering, computer science, mathematics, and liberal arts disciplines to provide the context for cyber fundamentals 9,10 . The camp strives to Page 23.967.3…”

“…develop knowledgeable cyber citizens through its unique approach to teaching the concept of cyber 9,10 .…”

Using Cyber Discovery to Assess Change in Student STEM-related Attitudes

“…Designed using the u-Discovery model pioneered by the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech [2,3,4], Cyber Discovery seeks to establish and strengthen partnerships between the university and area high schools. As a general philosophy, the goal is to empower the high school faculty to incorporate cyberspace education into their curriculum by providing them with the necessary skills and understanding to create relevant subject matter.…”