Engaging Elementary Learners in Cryptography and Cybersecurity: A Formative Evaluation of a Technology-Enhanced Curriculum

• In Event: D&D- Advancing STEM Education and Immersive Learning Design (v)

Short Description

This proposal reports formative evaluation results of a technology-enhanced curriculum design and development effort aimed at engaging upper elementary afterschool learners in cryptography and cybersecurity. Our presentation will share key components of this curriculum, present qualitative and quantitative results from the formative evaluation of the first implementation, and summarize successful experiences and lessons we learned from this implementation in two afterschool programs.

Authors

• Presenter: Zhen Xu, University of Florida

• Contributor: Pavlo Antonenko, University of Florida

• Contributor: Do Hyong Koh, University of Florida

• Contributor: Kara Dawson, University of Florida

• Presenter: Christine Wusylko, University of Florida