Social Disorganization Theory Quiz

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

True

False

Really?

Explanation

Really?

2. 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.

True

False

Do you use icebreakers in your class?

Explanation

Do you use icebreakers in your class?

3. 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.

True

False

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

Explanation

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

4. 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

All of the above

Have you ever used an honor code?

Explanation

Have you ever used an honor code?

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

True

False

Do we just assume that everybody cheats?

Explanation

Do we just assume that everybody cheats?

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

My computer picked up a virus.

My computer crashed.

The course management system changed by answers.

All of the above.

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

Explanation

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

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.

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

Explanation

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

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

Blaming technology

Hacking

Exploiting technology

Hacking

Dishonest collaboration

Studying

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

Explanation

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

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

10. self-assessment

9. reflective journaling

8. synchronous discussions

7. asynchronous discussions

6. peer assessment

5. portfolios

4. case studies

3. role playing

2. games and simulations

1. oral tests

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

Explanation

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

Submit

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

Use strong passwords

Change passwords often

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

Do you copy your gradebook and work offline?

Explanation

Do you copy your gradebook and work offline?

Submit