Using experiential learning to teach and learn digital forensics: Educator and student perspectives

Autor: Raymond Flores, Akbar Siami Namin, Neda Tavakoli, Sima Siami-Namini, Keith S. Jones
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Computers and Education Open, Vol 2, Iss , Pp 100045- (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2666-5573
DOI: 10.1016/j.caeo.2021.100045
Popis: ABSTRACT: Due to its complexity, designing digital forensics curriculum can be quite challenging. This paper describes how authors used experiential learning theory to design and teach digital forensics in post-secondary education settings. Furthermore, drawing on survey data collected from students at the end of a graduate level digital forensics course and from cybersecurity educators participating in a three-day professional development workshop, this study examined educator and student perspectives. Results suggest that both students and educators had a positive learning experience. However, when asked about challenges encountered and anticipated with experiential learning in their own context, cybersecurity educators cited challenges with designing the required hands-on experiences, lack of space in curricula, and lack of instructional supports. Recommendations for teaching digital forensics are offered and discussed.
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