This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to address academic integrity effectively in the context of online teaching. We will discuss foundational elements of academic integrity, such as policies, considerations, and the need to educate students about what academic integrity means. We’ll look at the appropriate consequences of academic dishonesty and guide you in establishing a framework for maintaining a culture of integrity in your online classes. Furthermore, we’ll explore how academic dishonesty can occur and red flags to watch for. As the second of eight courses in the Online Teaching and Learning (OTL) Level 2 series, you’ll be on your way to earning a badge for each course and, ultimately, achieving the OTL Level 2 Mastery badge.
In this course, you will:
- Identify definitions and components of academic integrity issues in the online classroom
- Draft an appropriate communication to address an academic integrity offense with a student and relevant stakeholders
- Create an action plan for addressing academic integrity offenses
