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

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