What does Cybersecurity have to with a World Language Educator?

What does cybersecurity have to do with a world language educator?

Let me explain. When I first graduated from college, I started in computers and networking. There was definitely a learning curve, but I enjoyed computers and technology – and I still do! I enjoy computers and the ever changing landscape of technology – especially, because there is always something new to learn.

However, life happened and I became a world language educator. (That is a story for another time.) Over the years in world language education, I noticed there were not many books that incorporated real-life, up-to-date technology and related vocabulary for language learners. I knew that had to change.

So, when an opportunity came up for me to get certified in PLTW cybersecurity and teach a class. I jumped at the chance.

I’ll let you in on a little secret. Most colleagues think I did it, because of a my tech background, but that is only partially true. One of the main drivers was to get up-to-date on current technology and related terms and then be able to apply them in a modern, exciting book for beginning language learners.

I think it is important that language learners are exposed to current terminology and vocabulary that they can readily apply in future careers. Plus, I think it is important for students, who are interested in computers, cybersecurity and technology, to have the option to find a book that covers their interests (in the target language).

You can find out more about the readers I wrote based on my experience of getting certified cybersecurity and teaching a class here:

Spanish – El documento (Book 1) – https://a.co/d/1LkEUEZ

Spanish – El documento siguiente (Book 2) – https://a.co/d/5Stt5ln

German – Das Dokument (Book 1) – https://a.co/d/16M2HJ9

German – Das nächste Dokument (Book 2) – https://a.co/d/7T2xy5a