Teaching Cybersecurity to Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness

Autor/inn/en	Hairston, Jesse R.; Smith, Derrick W.; Williams, Tania; Sabados, William T.; Forney, Steven
Titel	Teaching Cybersecurity to Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness
Quelle	In: Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 23 (2020) 1, (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1940-9923
Schlagwörter	Visual Impairments; Blindness; High School Students; Computer Security; Information Security; Teaching Methods; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Careers; Braille; STEM Education; Students with Disabilities; Camps; Summer Programs; Cooperative Learning; Alabama + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Visual handicap; Sehbehinderung; Blindheit; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Computervirus; Computersicherheit; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Career; Karriere; STEM; Disability; Disabilities; Behinderung; Sommerkurs; Kooperatives Lernen
Abstract	This work showcases specific adaptations used to make cybersecurity accessible to high school students with visual impairments and blindness (VIB). The rapidly growing field of cybersecurity demands a diverse workforce; however, barriers exist which can deter students with disabilities from studying cybersecurity, let alone pursuing a career in the field. To help overcome this challenge, we launched the first GenCyber camp specifically developed and instructed for high school students with VIB in summer 2019. We created a unique learning environment by combining interactive instructional aids, accessible development environments, and innovative instructional strategies. With intent to show cybersecurity as a viable career option for a diverse workforce, the program outcomes from this work included a clear understanding of the GenCyber Cybersecurity Concepts, sparking interest in cybersecurity careers, and building the confidence to pursue those careers. This material is based upon work supported by the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation through the GenCyber program under award number 19-AL-UAHxUV-S1. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01