YouTube: An International Platform for Sharing Methods of Cheating
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Meredith Gringle (Creator)
- Muhsin Michael Orsini, AP Assistant Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Program (Creator)
- Christopher Seitz (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Mushin Orsini
Abstract: This study investigated the video sharing website www.youtube.com for the presence of instructional videos that teach students how to cheat on academic work. Videos were analyzed to determine the methods of cheating, the popularity of the videos, the demographics of viewers and those uploading the videos, and the opinions of viewers after watching these types of videos. A total of 43 videos were included in this study. Those featured in the videos taught viewers how to cheat on exams, homework, and written assignments using modern and traditional technologies. The far majority of those featured in the videos, and their viewers, were males within the age range of those who attend middle school, high school, and college. Videos were watched by people from several different nations, including the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. The study’s results suggest that instructional cheating videos are popular among students around the world. Positive viewer feedback indicates that the videos have educated and motivated students to put the methods of cheating found in the videos to use. Educators should consider YouTube as a resource in order to become familiar with various methods of cheating.
YouTube: An International Platform for Sharing Methods of Cheating
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Other
- International Journal for Educational Integrity 7(1)
- Language: English
- Date: 2011
- Keywords
- YouTube, international, instructional, cheating, video, online