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SUMMARY:Online course: Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (October 2024)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education will run from October 2024. \nThis free 7 week course is available to all staff currently working in tertiary education in the Republic of Ireland\, subject to availability of places. Additional facilitator training is included so that you can become a facilitator of this course and run it in your own institution.  A further commitment of five learner hours will be required for the facilitator add-on\, in addition to attendance at two extra webinars over 2 weeks. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nCybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education\n\n\nDates\nWeeks\nWebinar\nFacilitator\n\n\n04/10/24\nWeek 1\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nBrian Ahern\, Gillian O’Caroll\n\n\n11/10/2024\nWeek 2\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Hazel Murray\, Dr Ashley Sheil\n\n\n18/10/2024\nWeek 3\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Dr George O’Mahony\n\n\n25/10/2024\nWeek 4\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Miriam Curtin\n\n\n01/11/2024\nTerm break\n\n\n\n\n08/11/2024\nWeek 5\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nBrian Ahern\n\n\n15/11/2024\nWeek 6\nFriday 13:00-14:30\nDeirde Leahy\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand cybersecurity fundamentals in an educational context.\nRecognize and mitigate common digital teaching and learning threats\, particularly phishing and ransomware attacks.\nApply secure configuration and usage techniques for educational software tools.\nImplement cybersecurity best practices in teaching and learning.\nAnalyse and evaluate ethical considerations for establishing a secure digital teaching environment that protects educators and students.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the “Cybersecurity Awareness for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education” course\, educators will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals within the context of higher education\, including the principles of data protection\, encryption\, and secure communication.\nIdentify and effectively mitigate common digital teaching and learning threats\, with a particular focus on phishing and ransomware attacks.\nApply secure configuration and usage techniques for a variety of educational software tools\, such as Zoom\, Teams\, and Virtual Learning Environments\, to safeguard instructional materials and ensure a secure learning environment for students.\nImplement cybersecurity best practices in their teaching and learning processes\, including the use of strong\, unique passwords\, multi-factor authentication\, and data encryption\, to reduce vulnerabilities and protect sensitive educational data.\nAnalyse and evaluate ethical considerations when establishing a secure digital teaching environment\, addressing issues related to privacy\, data protection\, and responsible technology use\, while fostering a addressing issues related to privacy\, data protection\, and responsible technology use\, while fostering a culture of trust and respect among educators and students.\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity\nPer week\nSeven Weeks\n\n\nOnline meeting\n90 min\n6 hours\n\n\nTriad meeting\n60 min\n6 hours\n\n\nIndependent learning\n100 min\n12 hours\n\n\nTotal\n250 min\n24 hours\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\nIndicative content\nFacilitator/Guest speaker\n\n\nIntro to cybersecurity in Higher Education\nBrian Ahern \, Gillian O’Caroll\n\n\nRecognizing and Mitigating Digital Threats (1/2)\nDr Hazel Murray\, Dr Ashley Sheil\n\n\nRecognizing and Mitigating Digital Threats (2/2)\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Dr George O’Mahony\n\n\nSecure Configuration and Usage of Educational Software Tools\nDr Anila Mjeda\, Miriam Curtin\n\n\nData Protection in Scientific Research\nBrian Ahern\n\n\nEthical Considerations in Cybersecurity\nDeirde Leahy\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed \nFor more information\, email Dr Anila Mjeda – anila.mjeda@mtu.ie.
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/online-course-cybersecurity-awareness-for-teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education-october-2024/
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