Correlating Level of Digital Influence and Students’ Level of Vulnerability to Cheat During Modular Distance Learning Modality

This study assessed the influence of the digital world on the learning process and the vulnerability of the students to cheat. It aimed to examine the relationship between the influence of social media in the learning process and the vulnerability of the students to cheat. Descriptive-correlational research design was utilized in this study. A sample of 124 senior high school students comprised of 60 Grade 11 students and 64 Grade 12 students. These respondents were from 7 different Technical-Vocational and Livelihood programs and were selected using a random sampling technique. Researcher-made validated questionnaire which was based on a 5-point Likert scale was used for data collection. The findings of this study revealed that the digital world has a moderate level of influence on the students’ knowledge, skills, and attitude. Furthermore, regression analysis showed that the level of vulnerability of students to cheat in Modular Distance Learning is very low and there was no significant relationship between these two variables. Based on this, it is suggested that teachers should maximize the use of social media and social networking sites in delivering their lessons.