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The Impact of Regional Cyber Defense Competitions on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Curriculum at Champlain College

The Impact of Regional Cyber Defense Competitions on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Curriculum at Champlain College
The Impact of Regional Cyber Defense Competitions on Student Motivation, Engagement, and Curriculum at Champlain College
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Jim Hoag, Zachariah Tanko
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01 July 2011
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Student participation in cyber defense competitions provides an environment different from a normal classroom/lab situation and thereby providing an opportunity for alternative learning and motivation. These competitions are characterized by intense three-day situational exposure to real-life network management, administration and security issues. This experience appears to increase motivation and engagement in student’s learning. Students who participate in these competitions gain a perspective of the limits of their current knowledge, the benefits of a more extensive understanding of technical concepts, and the significance of integrating content from a number of areas.

 
 
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