What plagiarism detection software is
available to online instructors?
The most
common type of plagiarism detection software for online instructors is one that
scans the text of student papers and matches the content against both published
works (print and online), as well as student papers at that particular
institution and sometimes other participating institutions.
How can the design of assessments
help prevent academic dishonesty?
The design
of an assessment can help prevent academic dishonesty by encouraging
collaboration with others at the onset.
Another way that dishonesty can be thwarted is by using case studies or
some sort of real-world application. This way, the learner needs to think
critically about how the course content relates to what they will encounter in
the world rather than simply regurgitating information found in texts.
What facilitation strategies do you
propose to use as a current or future online instructor?
I am a fan
of consensus building activities as these reflect real-world group decision
making. More often, employees will work
in project teams and be responsible for a portion of the final product as well
as deciding what the final product will look like with others who might offer
alternative perspectives.
What additional considerations for
online teaching should be made to help detect or prevent cheating and
plagiarism?
Although I
am not a proponent of video, thumbprint, and other monitoring software, this is
an option. I have used a device called
the “Remote Proctor” http://www.softwaresecure.com/product/remote-proctor-pro/
, which operated using thumbprint and would record 360 degrees, and monitor any
movement in the room. I felt like I was
under surveillance. Unless I am required
to do so, I will not use this option.
