Cyber security and Internet of Things (University System of Georgia)

What recommendations do you have for other facilitators who are using "Cyber security and Internet of Things"? Consider sharing additional resources you found helpful, activities that worked particularly well, and some reflections on who this course is best suited for. For more information, see this course on P2PU’s course page.

This course received a rating from a facilitator!

Did anything about the learning circle surprise you?
I realised that Online safety is significant course since most people have been overtaken by technology and have no idea how technology affect our lives either positively or negatively.

Do you have any stories from the learning circle you want to share with the P2PU community?
Yes, One participants shared a story during one of our sessions. He went for a vacation/holiday at Kenyan coast and out of excitment he pinned his location on his facebook accoun and shared all the pictures he took on his social media accounts. So without his knowledge,two strangers went to his apartment and told his landlord that he sent them to pack or his belongings because he has moved to a new place. They produced the photos and since he was unreachable via the phone,the landlord believed and that is how all his staff was stolen.

You recorded in your weekly feedback that 32 participant(s) attended the first meeting. Is this correct?
Yes

You recorded in your weekly feedback that 30 participant(s) attended the second meeting. Is this correct?
Yes

About how many people showed up for the last meeting?
25

How well did the online course work as a learning circle?
4

Why did you give the course 4 star(s)?
Because participants connected with the course and the course content was helpful for them. I also had to source for more relevant content to assist me deliver the right information for the participants.

How likely are you to recommend facilitating a learning circle to a friend or colleague?
5

Why?
It is the best platform that educates as well as boost people’s self esteem and knowledge about different topics compared to normal classes.

This course received a rating from a participant!

What did you hope to achieve when you joined this learning circle?
To learn about online safety and cyber bullying

To what extent did you achieve this?
5

Is there anything else that you learned or achieved during the learning circle?
Yes, I learned how to use Virtual Private network

Do you feel more confident about what you just learned in Cyber security and Internet of Things ?
5

How do you intend to apply what you learned?
I will train my friends how to use social media wisely and safely

How well did the online course work as a learning circle?
5

Why did you give the course 5 star/stars?
We had the best facilitator.

How likely are you to recommend participating in a learning circle to a friend or colleague?
5

Why?
I loved how the class is conducted. One feels comfortable and confident

This course received a rating from a participant!

What did you hope to achieve when you joined this learning circle?
know how to stay safe online.

To what extent did you achieve this?
4

Is there anything else that you learned or achieved during the learning circle?
public speaking and how to conduct myself during presentations.

Do you feel more confident about what you just learned in Cyber security and Internet of Things ?
5

How do you intend to apply what you learned?
creating awareness to other internet users.

How well did the online course work as a learning circle?
5

Why did you give the course 5 star/stars?
It has really helped me on how to shake off fear when standing in front of an audience

How likely are you to recommend participating in a learning circle to a friend or colleague?
5

Why?
It is a course which you not only learn but one is able to interact with new people and this has really improved on my confidence.

This course received a rating from a participant!

What did you hope to achieve when you joined this learning circle?
I am now confident when speaking in public

To what extent did you achieve this?
5

Is there anything else that you learned or achieved during the learning circle?
Yes, i got to learn different exercises I should practise if I experience Stage fright.

Do you feel more confident about what you just learned in Cyber security and Internet of Things ?
5

How do you intend to apply what you learned?
Most importantly is to practice safe browsing.

How well did the online course work as a learning circle?
5

Why did you give the course 5 star/stars?
I experienced a unique way of learning where I felt welcomed and relaxed.

How likely are you to recommend participating in a learning circle to a friend or colleague?
5

Why?
It is a class that builds one’s confidence and self esteem

This course received a rating from a participant!

What did you hope to achieve when you joined this learning circle?
To understand how to stay safe online and what cyber bullyng is

To what extent did you achieve this?
5

Is there anything else that you learned or achieved during the learning circle?
Learning with peers was exciting and I loved the experience.

Do you feel more confident about what you just learned in Cyber security and Internet of Things ?
4

How do you intend to apply what you learned?
By sharing with my friends on my social media platforms and also in my society.

How well did the online course work as a learning circle?
5

Why did you give the course 5 star/stars?
It is an important course that requires more people to enroll

How likely are you to recommend participating in a learning circle to a friend or colleague?
5

Why?
They need to know learning is not done in normal classes and they also have role to play by sharing their experiences out there.