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For these, log in to Blackboard, and go to course site page. 3.2.3 Make sure to have full Wi-Fi signal to avoid any 4.5 Other assessments: Any of the following additional learning process.
Recorded lectures will typically be larger in size and in interruption or lagging during the online course. Avoid assessment tools may be employed in distance learning
compressed format (.zip files). Save the PowerPoint slides connecting to free and open WiFi. Don’t use mobile data to courses: 5.2.2 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to all
to laptop and begin the slide show for the recording to avoid bad audio quality and delay in video streaming. students explaining rules related to the final examinations
play. Watch the pre-recorded lecture ahead of live session 4.5.1 Online time-controlled quizzes, with multiple choice guidelines and delineating their responsibilities.
and note down any questions and queries. 3.2.4 Check computer settings to ensure that audio and and/or open-ended questions: conducted in a specific 5.3 Each reported case of AI violation undergoes a
video work well. session and for a specific duration, students must complete
2.1.2.3 Further, the instructor may have created a couple of within the assigned time. thorough adjudication process which involves seven stages
questions to respond to before the live session, based on 3.2.5 Advise family and ask for their support to provide the as outlined below:
the recorded lectures. Students should respond to them right space and a quiet environment for distance learning. 4.5.2 On-line group work, discussions and assignments 5.3.1 Receiving reports of the violation/s and requesting
on Blackboard ahead of the class or by the deadline set by 3.2.6 Silence mobile during the online meeting. leading to the submission of a group report by the end of supporting documentation;
the instructor. the session.
3.2.7 Make sure you follow the online class through a 5.3.2 Collecting and analyzing the evidence by reviewing
2.1.2.4 Take some time to read through each of the desktop or laptop computer, not a smartphone. 4.5.3 Individual or group projects, assignments and other the Respondus Lockdown Video;
previous discussion post responses before writing your tasks to be submitted at a specific date via appropriate
own response. Submitting an answer or question that 3.2.8 Refer to the class schedules, the lecture will run as per platform. 5.3.3 Holding a discovery phase meeting with the student;
is obviously similar to a classmate’s response indicates usual course timeline. Be on time to avoid disruption and 4.5.4 Simulations, practical session, and/or recorded 5.3.4 Holding the first committee meeting to evaluate the
to the instructor that you haven’t paid attention to the to affect the smooth of the meeting. Attendances will be experimentation. evidence and reach a decision;
conversation thus far. Building upon a classmate’s thought registered as usual at the beginning and during the online
or attempting to add something new to the conversation lecture. 5. GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – OFFICE OF 5.3.5 Holding appeal committee meeting, where applicable,
will show your instructor you’ve been paying attention. 3.2.9 Don’t take screenshots or photos or video of others ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (OAI) to reevaluate the evidence and review the decision of the
3. GUIDELINES FOR COURSE SESSIONS – FACULTY AND during the online meeting while they are in private spaces 5.1 At the beginning of each semester, the Office of first committee;
STUDENTS and/or without their knowledge and consent. Remember Academic Integrity (OAI) undertakes a comprehensive and 5.3.6 Submitting certain cases to Senior Management for
this is illegal and against the University’s Rules of Conduct. detailed multi-layer awareness campaign at all campuses special considerations, when applicable; and
Online distance learning courses are delivered via the of ADU. The OAI is responsible for:
Internet using an ADU- supported Learning Management 3.2.10 Note that you will have the same opportunity to 5.3.7 Conducting all the necessary communications to the
System (LMS). The IMTS Backup Policy applies to backup meet your instructor online during office hours as usual. 5.1.1 Providing all faculty and staff members with the concerned parties.
for the e-learning environment, including digital contents, 4. GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS relevant information and providing a discussion of the
recorded lectures, recordings of presentations, etc. No on- Academic Integrity (AI) Guidelines through the Distance Exceptions
campus meetings are required. Faculty-student interaction 4.1 Course assessment: Colleges have developed course Learning Process in their classes. For any conditions/circumstances and/or exceptions
and delivery of course content is achieved fully-distanced. assessment strategies and instruments which meet the 5.1.2 Providing all students with relevant information on the outside the conditions stated in this procedure, a request
Through regular effective contact, instructor and students course learning outcomes, suitable for distance learning. AI Guidelines through Distance Learning Process including shall be presented to either Vice Chancellor or Provost for
interact to complete assignments and assessments and to Recognizing differences between courses, different highlights of steps to avoid AI violations. treatment. Either one will advise on what level of approval
demonstrate achievement of Course Learning Outcomes. assessment methods may be used across different is required based on the risk involved in approving
courses, such as individual and group projects, open-book 5.1.3 Offering AI Information Sessions to all faculty the exception. The highest authority to address major
3.1 Faculty should: examinations, online presentations and case studies etc. members. The Information Sessions primarily concern AI exceptions is the Chancellor whom will be recommended
3.1.1 Define and implement strategies for keeping students 4.2 Online proctored assessment: Online proctored violations, use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in exams by the Vice Chancellor or Provost depending on the nature
engaged throughout the session. assessment, in similar fashion to a typical examination with to deter and control cheating, and use of Turnitin software of the procedure
to deter and control plagiarism.
3.1.2 Actively engage students using defined strategies, an invigilator, will be necessary for some courses. ADU
for example, synchronous chats, interactive in-class has set a maximum of 45% online proctored exams and 5.1.4 Providing AI video orientation in both English and Examination Rules and
assignments, asynchronous discussions, quizzes, direct quizzes for any course, with the exception of mathematics Arabic languages to all sections of courses taught by the Regulations
questions etc. and statistics courses which can be greater than 45%. CAS, with the objective of informing the new students.
In preparation for online assessments students must The AI videos focus on educating new students about AI 1. Final Examinations for all students will be held as
3.1.3 End and recap each class session by summarizing download the Respondus Lockdown Browser to a desktop guidelines and providing information about different AI stipulated in the Academic Calendar;
main points, and introducing next session highlights. or laptop computer with either a Windows or Mac operating violations and how to avoid them.
3.2 Students should: system. Tablets or mobile device may not be used. Students 5.2 In preparation for final examinations, the following 2. Only students registered for a particular course will
will also need either a built-in camera, or a separate USB be admitted into the room for the respective final
3.2.1 For scheduled live, interactive sessions, log in to webcam. initiatives are taken to prevent and deter AI violations: examination. Students who have exceeded the 30%
Microsoft Office 365 with ADU username and password. (*ADU uses the software Respondus Lockdown Browser absence rule, or who have not paid their tuition/
Meetings will be recorded by the instructor ONLY for 4.3 Grading policy: Courses are subject to the usual Abu through Blackboard to provide camera-proctored exams): fees, or who have been suspended or dismissed from
educational and statistic purposes. Attendances will be Dhabi University letter grading system and the GPA and 5.2.1 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to the university will not be allowed to sit for their final
documented as usual. CGPA calculations. all ADU faculty and staff regarding final examinations and examinations;
3.2.2 Ensure the space around is quiet so you are able to 4.4 Oral assessments: All oral examinations, presentations, related issues, including highlights of the most important 3. Faculty may examine students using written, practical,
follow and participate in your online meeting, lecture, review capstones and thesis defense will be required to be topics relevant to the final exams and the ways to prevent/ or oral tests, by continuous assessment, or by any
or assignment without background noise or distraction. presented virtually by the students. deter violations of AI guidelines during the distance combination of these;

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