Excuses, or "taking advantage of unclear expectations and disorganization" can be managed by:

adopting a clear statement on the class syllabus about cheating policies of the class and the institution

incorporate an "honor code" to show students you value their honesty

Students will blame technology for their cheating by using such statements as:

The course management system changed by answers.

Ways to safeguard and/or protect your course from hacking are:

download gradebook often and rely on the downloaded copy instead of the online grades

Social Disorganization Theory Quiz

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1.

According to Professor Krutsch, all of the following are stages of cheating, EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Blaming technology
- B.
  
  Hacking
- C.
  
  Exploiting technology
- D.
  
  Hacking
- E.
  
  Dishonest collaboration
- F.
  
  Studying
Correct Answer
F. Studying

Explanation
Dop you agree? Do you have any others to add?

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2.

Excuses, or "taking advantage of unclear expectations and disorganization" can be managed by:
- A.
  
  Adopting a clear statement on the class syllabus about cheating policies of the class and the institution
- B.
  
  Incorporate an "honor code" to show students you value their honesty
- C.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
C. All of the above

Explanation
Have you ever used an honor code?

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3.

Duke University has found that an honor code can reduce cheating by 33-50%.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Really?

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4.

Using an icebreaker exercise on the discussion board where students can create their own honor code collaboratively is a good way to establish an honor code for the class.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Do you use icebreakers in your class?

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5.

Students will cheat. We must curb our acceptance of the excuses.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Do we just assume that everybody cheats?

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6.

Students will blame technology for their cheating by using such statements as:
- A.
  
  My computer picked up a virus.
- B.
  
  My computer crashed.
- C.
  
  The course management system changed by answers.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
Have you ever blamed technology for not posting an assignment on time or answering an email on time?

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7.

A _____ is a description of changing a file name extension so that the instructor cannot open the file, thus, giving the student at least 2 days extra to turn in the assignment.

Correct Answer
slug

Explanation
How many times have you received a submission that you could not open? Will you be suspicious now?

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8.

A clear statement on the syllabus stating that late work will not be accepted and that technology failures are not an excuse for not submitting an assignment places the responsibility on the student.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Is this unfair? Sometimes #@** happens....

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9.

Cheating will happen. Name 4 ways to minimize it.
10.

Ways to safeguard and/or protect your course from hacking are:
- A.
  
  Use strong passwords
- B.
  
  Change passwords often
- C.
  
  Download gradebook often and rely on the downloaded copy instead of the online grades
Correct Answer(s)
A. Use strong passwords
B. Change passwords often
C. Download gradebook often and rely on the downloaded copy instead of the online grades

Explanation
Do you copy your gradebook and work offline?

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11.

Testing should not be the only means of assessing students. The top 10 alternative ways of asssessment are:
- A.
  
  10. self-assessment
- B.
  
  9. reflective journaling
- C.
  
  8. synchronous discussions
- D.
  
  7. asynchronous discussions
- E.
  
  6. peer assessment
- F.
  
  5. portfolios
- G.
  
  4. case studies
- H.
  
  3. role playing
- I.
  
  2. games and simulations
- J.
  
  1. oral tests
Correct Answer(s)
A. 10. self-assessment
B. 9. reflective journaling
C. 8. synchronous discussions
D. 7. asynchronous discussions
E. 6. peer assessment
F. 5. portfolios
G. 4. case studies
H. 3. role playing
I. 2. games and simulations
J. 1. oral tests

Explanation
Do you use alternative assessments? Do you find them to be effective?

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12.

In your experience, what is your most creative excuse presented by a student?

Social Disorganization Theory Quiz

According to Professor Krutsch, all of the following are stages of cheating, EXCEPT:

Excuses, or "taking advantage of unclear expectations and disorganization" can be managed by:

Duke University has found that an honor code can reduce cheating by 33-50%.

Using an icebreaker exercise on the discussion board where students can create their own honor code collaboratively is a good way to establish an honor code for the class.

Students will cheat. We must curb our acceptance of the excuses.

Students will blame technology for their cheating by using such statements as:

A _____ is a description of changing a file name extension so that the instructor cannot open the file, thus, giving the student at least 2 days extra to turn in the assignment.

A clear statement on the syllabus stating that late work will not be accepted and that technology failures are not an excuse for not submitting an assignment places the responsibility on the student.

Cheating will happen. Name 4 ways to minimize it.

Ways to safeguard and/or protect your course from hacking are:

Testing should not be the only means of assessing students. The top 10 alternative ways of asssessment are:

In your experience, what is your most creative excuse presented by a student?