Kernekoncepter
Virtual laboratories enhance active learning and engagement among cybersecurity distance education students.
Resumé
This study investigates the impact of virtual laboratories (V Labs) on active learning (AL) and engagement in cybersecurity distance education. A survey was conducted with a limited number of learners and educators who have experience with cybersecurity distance courses that utilized V Labs.
The key findings are:
Both learners and educators had a positive perception of using V Labs to enhance AL and engagement in cybersecurity distance education. A significant proportion of respondents acknowledged that V Labs helped improve their understanding of difficult concepts, apply course concepts in practical settings, and engage in problem-solving activities.
The correlation analysis showed a strong positive correlation between AL, engagement, and problem-solving abilities among learners. However, the correlation was not statistically significant for educators.
The independent t-test analysis revealed statistically significant differences in the means of AL, engagement, and problem-solving between learners and educators. This suggests that learners and educators have distinct perceptions and experiences with the impact of V Labs in cybersecurity distance education.
Overall, the findings indicate that V Labs have the potential to enhance active engagement and problem-solving skills among cybersecurity distance education students. The study provides insights into the design of effective instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches in this field.
Statistik
Virtual laboratories can enhance active learning and engagement in cybersecurity distance education.
Using virtual laboratories, 25% of learners strongly agreed that it improved their engagement and interest in the course.
36.4% of educators agreed that virtual laboratories had a huge impact on student engagement and interest in the course.
Citater
"25% of the learners strongly agreed that the use of V Labs have had a positive impact on the course, which included improved engagement and interest in the course material."
"36.4% of the educators agreed that using V Labs has had a huge impact on student engagement and interest to the course."