LEARNING OBJECTIVE BASED DEVELOPMENT OF CYBERCIEGE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO GAME SCENARIOS

Network security analysis has evolved as cyber threats have grown and adapted to new technologies and protocols. With the spread of networked technology, the need for network security knowledge has become more vital to keep networks secure and resilient. CyberCIEGE is a network construction and resource management simulation platform designed to educate users ranging from high school students to Department of Defense personnel on network security practices. One challenge to the effectiveness of CyberCIEGE is that its existing embedded questions and feedback lacked the perspective of an experienced educator and may not be responsive to the student’s understanding of the material. This may inhibit feedback intended to help students overcome learning obstacles encountered during its use. This work analyzed and revised two related CyberCIEGE scenarios with a goal of ensuring the learning objectives are met through the use of embedded assessments and help tips at key points in the scenarios. An objective has been to develop a process with which scenario designers can review a scenario to identify obstacles players may encounter and how they can be overcome. The assessment-enhanced scenarios are intended to serve as examples of how to analyze and adapt scenarios to provide effective dynamic feedback.Lieutenant, United States NavyApproved for public release. Distribution is unlimited