Xu, Z., Antonenko, P., Dawson, K., Koh, D.H., Wusylko, C., Benedict, A., Bhunia, S. (2022). Engaging Upper Elementary Students in a Technology-Enhanced Cryptology and Cybersecurity Curriculum – National Implementation. [Paper presentation]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
This paper reports research results from the national implementation of an elementary level technology-enhanced cryptology and cybersecurity curriculum. We share the key components of the curriculum, how the curriculum impacted students’ learning of cryptology and cybersecurity by examining how this curriculum facilitated students’ behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. We also summarize successful experiences and lessons we learned in this national implementation.