Digital Integrity: Cybersecurity and AI Ethics in School

reparation:

The course provider will send to the participants a list of materials related to the course topic that they can read in order to prepare for the course. The course provider keeps in touch with the participants and tailors the course according to their specific needs. The course provider offers support if the participants need any information related to accommodation, plane tickets or other details necessary in organising the course.

Course description

The "Cybersecurity and AI Ethics in Schools" training course is designed to familiarize primary and middle school teachers and school staff with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital reality responsibly and securely. Over six days, participants will explore essential cybersecurity practices, understand the ethical implications of using AI in educational settings, and develop practical strategies to safeguard students, staff, and school systems. Through interactive sessions, real-life case studies, and collaborative activities, attendees will gain the confidence to implement robust digital safety measures and ethical AI policies in their schools.

 Methodology:

The methodological approach includes:

• Team – Building Sessions;
• Role – Play
• Mime exercises
• Ice – Breaking and Warm – Up Sessions;
• Energisers
• Group Discussions;
• Debates;
• Questioning;
• Goal – Setting sessions;
• Brainstorming;
• Questionnaires

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and apply cybersecurity principles to protect school networks
• Identify risks associated with AI in education, including bias, privacy concerns, and ethical dilemmas.
• Teach students and colleagues safe online practices, maintaining a culture of digital responsibility within the school community.
• Develop and implement school-level cybersecurity protocols and ethical AI policies 
• Respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents and AI-related ethical challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to the learning environment.
• Networking with teachers from various European countries
• Improvement of language and communication skills
• Increased capacity to cooperate on international level

Follow-up

Trainees will be given soft and hard copies of all lesson materials, which they can present  to their colleagues at their own organizations to generate interest in the strategies learnt during the training course. In addition, a mailing list of participants will be created in order to exchange ideas/experiences. Self-evaluation materials will be provided. At the end of the course the participants will fill in a questionnaire in order to get a detailed feedback for the effectiveness of the training event.

Programme of training activities day-by-day:

Day 1 – MONDAY 

• Welcome and objectives of the training
• Introduction to Cybersecurity - key concepts: data security, privacy, and cyber threats
• Common risks in schools: phishing, hacking, malware, and ransomware

Day 2 – TUESDAY 

     Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures: 

• Developing school-level cybersecurity protocols.
• Password hygiene and data protection practices.
• Case study: A school-facing data breach.

Day 3 – WENDESDAY 

     Secure Use of School Devices and Networks 

• Guidelines for managing shared devices and networks.
• Importance of secure Wi-Fi connections and VPNs.

        Teaching Safe Internet Practices to Students