Interdisciplinary Instruction: Combining Culture, Language, and Technology
Interdisciplinary Instruction: Combining Culture, Language, and Technology
File Size:
3.23 MB
Author:
Jenny Ju, Morgan Zantua
Date:
29 November 2024
This session presents the integration of Korean culture and language education with foundational cybersecurity and programming skills. Our design team expanded the STARTALK pre-camp, camp, and post-camp model, enabling high school and college students with Intermediate Korean language skills to earn up to 30 college credits. The program offers experiential learning opportunities, immersive cultural activities, visits to military units, focused cybersecurity career exploration, and a hands-on approach to education. There is a focus on the synchronous and asynchronous curriculum design, student engagement techniques, the use of technology to enhance language learning within a cybersecurity context, and the benefits of integrating career assessment and site visits into courses.
Attendees will gain insights into developing interdisciplinary curricula that integrate language instruction with technical education, particularly cybersecurity. The session demonstrates how to foster student engagement through experiential learning activities and create pathways for careers in cybersecurity. Strategies for replicating this model, including cybersecurity-focused tours, embedded technical lessons, and cultural components that support career readiness, will be highlighted. The session aims to inspire educators, program developers, and administrators to explore innovative methods for merging language and technical education.