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- Digital media: Digital media is digitized content that can own response. Submitting an answer or question that
be transmitted over the internet or computer networks. is obviously similar to a classmate’s response indicates 3.2.8 Refer to the class schedules, the lecture will run as per tasks to be submitted at a specific date via appropriate
This may include text, audio, video, images, graphics, to the instructor that you haven’t paid attention to the usual course timeline. Be on time to avoid disruption and platform.
websites, social media, email marketing, video and photos. conversation thus far. Building upon a classmate’s thought to affect the smooth of the meeting. Attendances will be
or attempting to add something new to the conversation registered as usual at the beginning and during the online 4.5.4 Simulations, practical session, and/or recorded
ADU faculty are expected to adhere to policy and best will show your instructor you’ve been paying attention. lecture. experimentation.
practices at all times when utilizing digital media in
connection with course delivery. This includes abiding by 3. GUIDELINES FOR COURSE SESSIONS – FACULTY AND 3.2.9 Don’t take screenshots or photos or video of others 5. GUIDELINES FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – OFFICE OF
the following standards: STUDENTS during the online meeting while they are in private spaces ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (OAI)
and/or without their knowledge and consent. Remember 5.1 At the beginning of each semester, the Office of
a. Personal Information Online distance learning courses are delivered via the this is illegal and against the University’s Rules of Conduct.
Internet using an ADU- supported Learning Management Academic Integrity (OAI) undertakes a comprehensive and
Faculty must at all times respect the confidentiality of System (LMS). The IMTS Backup Policy applies to backup 3.2.10 Note that you will have the same opportunity to detailed multi-layer awareness campaign at all campuses
media creators and personal information, such as phone for the e-learning environment, including digital contents, meet your instructor online during office hours as usual. of ADU. The OAI is responsible for:
numbers, addresses or other location information, should recorded lectures, recordings of presentations, etc. No on-
not be shared. campus meetings are required. Faculty-student interaction 4. GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS 5.1.1 Providing all faculty and staff members with the
relevant information and providing a discussion of the
b. Confidential Information and delivery of course content is achieved fully-distanced. 4.1 Course assessment: Colleges have developed course Academic Integrity (AI) Guidelines through the Distance
Through regular effective contact, instructor and students assessment strategies and instruments which meet the Learning Process in their classes.
Faculty must be aware and mindful of confidentiality interact to complete assignments and assessments and to course learning outcomes, suitable for distance learning.
obligations that may apply to certain information, such as demonstrate achievement of Course Learning Outcomes. Recognizing differences between courses, different 5.1.2 Providing all students with relevant information on the
financial or research information, and should not post any assessment methods may be used across different AI Guidelines through Distance Learning Process including
information subject to such an obligation of confidentiality. 3.1 Faculty should: courses, such as individual and group projects, open-book highlights of steps to avoid AI violations.
c. Intellectual Property 3.1.1 Define and implement strategies for keeping students examinations, online presentations and case studies etc. 5.1.3 Offering AI Information Sessions to all faculty
engaged throughout the session. members. The Information Sessions primarily concern AI
Faculty must refrain from violating the copyright, 4.2 Online proctored assessment: Online proctored
trademark, or other intellectual property rights of others, 3.1.2 Actively engage students using defined strategies, assessment, in similar fashion to a typical examination with violations, use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in exams
to deter and control cheating, and use of Turnitin software
including the University. For further detail, please reference for example, synchronous chats, interactive in-class an invigilator, will be necessary for some courses. ADU to deter and control plagiarism.
ADU’s Copyright Policy. assignments, asynchronous discussions, quizzes, direct has set a maximum of 45% online proctored exams and
questions etc. quizzes for any course, with the exception of mathematics 5.1.4 Providing AI video orientation in both English and
d. Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies and statistics courses which can be greater than 45%.
3.1.3 End and recap each class session by summarizing Arabic languages to all sections of courses taught by the
Faculty must follow the individual terms of service set forth main points, and introducing next session highlights. In preparation for online assessments students must CAESS, with the objective of informing the new students.
by the various digital and multimedia platforms. download the Respondus Lockdown Browser to a desktop The AI videos focus on educating new students about AI
3.2 Students should: or laptop computer with either a Windows or Mac operating guidelines and providing information about different AI
2.1.2 Students should: system. Tablets or mobile device may not be used. Students violations and how to avoid them.
3.2.1 For scheduled live, interactive sessions, log in to will also need either a built-in camera, or a separate USB
2.1.2.1 Ensure Microsoft Teams software is downloaded Microsoft Office 365 with ADU username and password. webcam. 5.2 In preparation for final examinations, the following
on laptop or desktop computer. Prior to the start of the Meetings will be recorded by the instructor ONLY for initiatives are taken to prevent and deter AI violations:
course, a trial online class meeting will be arranged, educational and statistic purposes. Attendances will be 4.3 Grading policy: Courses are subject to the usual Abu (*ADU uses the software Respondus Lockdown Browser
students will be advised of the details through email and documented as usual. Dhabi University letter grading system and the GPA and through Blackboard to provide camera-proctored exams):
Bb Announcement. CGPA calculations.
3.2.2 Ensure the space around is quiet so you are able to 5.2.1 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to
2.1.2.2 Before each class session, there may be recorded follow and participate in your online meeting, lecture, review 4.4 Oral assessments: All oral examinations, presentations, all ADU faculty and staff regarding final examinations and
lectures and/or other asynchronous activities to complete. or assignment without background noise or distraction. capstones and thesis defense will be required to be related issues, including highlights of the most important
For these, log in to Blackboard, and go to course site page. presented virtually by the students. topics relevant to the final exams and the ways to prevent/
Recorded lectures will typically be larger in size and in 3.2.3 Make sure to have full Wi-Fi signal to avoid any deter violations of AI guidelines during the distance
compressed format (.zip files). Save the PowerPoint slides interruption or lagging during the online course. Avoid 4.5 Other assessments: Any of the following additional learning process.
to laptop and begin the slide show for the recording to connecting to free and open WiFi. Don’t use mobile data to assessment tools may be employed in distance learning
play. Watch the pre-recorded lecture ahead of live session avoid bad audio quality and delay in video streaming. courses: 5.2.2 Sending emails in English and Arabic languages to all
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 students explaining rules related to the final examinations
2.1.2.3 Further, the instructor may have created a couple of video work well. and/or open-ended questions: conducted in a specific guidelines and delineating their responsibilities.
questions to respond to before the live session, based on 3.2.5 Advise family and ask for their support to provide the session and for a specific duration, students must complete 5.3 Each reported case of AI violation undergoes a
the recorded lectures. Students should respond to them right space and a quiet environment for distance learning. within the assigned time. thorough adjudication process which involves seven stages
on Blackboard ahead of the class or by the deadline set by 4.5.2 On-line group work, discussions and assignments as outlined below:
the instructor. 3.2.6 Silence mobile during the online meeting. leading to the submission of a group report by the end of 5.3.1 Receiving reports of the violation/s and requesting
2.1.2.4 Take some time to read through each of the 3.2.7 Make sure you follow the online class through a the session. supporting documentation;
previous discussion post responses before writing your desktop or laptop computer, not a smartphone. 4.5.3 Individual or group projects, assignments and other 5.3.2 Collecting and analyzing the evidence by reviewing

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