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

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