#Bletchley park enigma simulator archive#

For students who have not worked within an academic setting for some time, or who struggle with traditional University methods, this provides the opportunity to learn without being overwhelmed. The emphasis on self-direction ensures that students can work through resources at their own pace, giving the opportunity for non-judgemental repetition outside of the classroom. This puts the students into situations that will require them to actively develop their skills, rather than passively receive information.

These resources are linked together with online formative and summative assessment using the Learning pool e-learning platform and MS Forms to provide a learning experience that combines blended learning with role play.Īs the module progresses, skills are developed by placing the students in the position of operators at various stages of the decryption process, such as interceptors, traffic analysts and hut 8 crib identifiers.

#Bletchley park enigma simulator archive#

Foundation Year Mathematics and Computer Science students study mathematical logic, set theory, permutations and cryptography in the module Logic, Codes and Cryptography.īy using discrete online videos, research notes, national archive records, and online applications, they apply their knowledge to follow the path of an WWII Enigma machine encoded message from the point of its creation through to the application of cryptographical techniques at Bletchley Park and ultimate analysis of the decipher into ULTRA Intelligence.