Cyber Society
Technology is advancing rapidly and connecting us in ways never before imagined. The modules in Cyber Society are designed to enable teachers to use liberal arts concepts and ideas as an approach to increase cyber and AI awareness among upper middle school and high school students. This course helps contribute to the initiative of developing a better, more educated cyber workforce. The lessons within each easily customizable module improve students’ critical thinking and critical reading skills as they pull information from articles and other sources. Students also practice their presentation skills as they participate in debates and group presentations. The modules include a wide variety of topics such as law, ethics, terrorism, communications, business, and AI as they pertain to cyberspace.
Students will examine how laws shape ethical and digital behavior by exploring the differences between criminal offenses and moral wrongs. They will also analyze how intellectual property is protected, how permanent electronic records are used, and how laws evolve to address modern social and technological challenges.
Students will explore the motivations, goals, and impacts of terrorism while examining how such acts influence global security. They will also evaluate countermeasures and response strategies designed to prevent and mitigate terrorist activities.
Students will analyze the ethical implications of technology use, exploring how digital tools shape concepts of friendship, privacy, and personal identity. They will also evaluate potential harms and moral challenges that arise from emerging technologies.
Students will explore how digital information is shared instantly and examine the authenticity and reliability of data in online environments. They will analyze the value of personal data to businesses and social media platforms while considering the cybersecurity risks associated with data use and crowdsourcing.
Students will explore how technology connects people and enables collaboration in a networked society. They will examine the role of communication tools, crowdsourcing, and virtual teamwork in shaping modern communities and digital collaboration.
Students will examine how businesses collect, store, and use data while implementing strategies to protect it from cybersecurity threats. They will explore common attack methods and evaluate technologies that enhance information security in organizational settings.
Students will explore what makes technology “smart” by examining the concept of intelligence and how it applies to artificial systems. They will analyze current applications of AI and discuss its potential future impact across global industries and societies.
Analysis and Investigation of Cyber Scenarios (AICS) drops students into the role of DHS agents tasked with solving complex scenarios. The students cooperatively use their critical thinking/reading skills to sift through documents for the potential solution.