At the heart of our work are the interactive workshops for school classes at the CISPA Cysec Lab. They offer participants the opportunity to learn about new topics, develop skills and put what they have learned directly into practice. Pupils work independently on exciting projects and are supported by experienced workshop leaders and student assistants.
Teachers can book these workshops flexibly here (link to booking). Usually, a workshop lasts around four hours, including breaks, and takes place in the mornings during regular class time. We coordinate topics and times with the schools in terms of arrival and departure, so full workshop days are also possible. Our range of topics is constantly growing and it takes up the Saarland computer science curriculum with a special focus on cybersecurity.
Our workshops cater to participants of all ages and levels of experience. Even beginners with no prior knowledge can gain their first experience in a fun way. Advanced learners, including pupils studying IT as a major subject, have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and master more demanding challenges.
Our current workshop topics at a glance (selection):
- Web security (various modules)
- Cryptography (various modules)
- Introduction to cyber security and Python programming with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime (two variants)
- Data protection and account security, fake news and deepfakes
- Machine learning
The design of our workshops is based on approaches such as game-based learning, storytelling and problem-oriented thinking and action. Linking them with real-life topics and an appealing design, we create an approach that makes CISPA's research tangible and understandable.
HOW TO BOOK A WORKSHOP
Would you like to visit us with your class? Please send an email to cysec-lab@cispa.de, stating the target group, any topics you would like us to cover as well as your preferred times and we will coordinate a date with you. Dates are often booked several weeks in advance, so please send us your enquiry as early as possible.
