Social Disorganization Theory Quiz

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

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

• True

• False

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

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

• True

• False

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.

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.

• True

• False

Cheating will happen.  Name 4 ways to minimize it.

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

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

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