EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR INTRODUCTION TO CYBER CRIME COURSE

Abstract

The study aimed to provide an in-depth analysis of the factors and requirements necessary for developing the educational technology tool and testing its usability and applicability for students under examination. The controlled and experimental groups were utilized to explore the impact of the tool implementation on students’ knowledge and skills in cybercrime and its investigation.

The study focused on designing and developing an educational technology tool tailored for criminology students in the Philippines, specifically enhancing their learning experience in the Introduction to Cybercrime course.

The following are the major findings of the study:

1. The design considerations in developing the educational tool include the challenges of the criminology faculty and students due to unequal access to the internet and digital devices. In addition, there are limited time constraints on delivering the subject and the course's high demands.
2. Key recommendations for effectively integrating the educational technology in the course syllabus and consistent system improvement and support.
3. The level of students’ satisfaction with the tool is relatively high, similar to the degree of usability; it can be assumed that this measure is effective in a learning environment.
4. The educational technology tool enhances knowledge acquisition in cybercrime investigation among the selected criminology students.

Considering the findings of the study, the following conclusions were derived:

1. The proposed educational technology app for Introduction to Cybercrime was based on the learning challenges among Criminology students brought by unequal access to the internet and digital devices needed in the subject. Thus, the proposed educational technology app includes information packages and user requirements.
2. To effectively integrate educational technology for Introduction to Cybercrime Investigation, incorporate the educational app into the course syllabus and align the technology with course objectives and teaching learning activities. Second, the consistent improvement and support of the educational system are vital for its long-term success. Regular technical support and feedback mechanisms are necessary to address any issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the learning process
3. The results unequivocally demonstrate the success of the educational technology tool designed for the Introduction to Cybercrime course for criminology students in the Philippines. It has been well-received, showcasing high levels of usefulness, ease of use, ease of learning, and satisfaction.
4. Implementing the educational technology tool for the Introduction to Cybercrime course has shown promising results in improving students' knowledge of cybercrime investigation.