Academic Integrity: Campaigning Now and Beyond

Conference: SRHE Conference 2021, (Re)connecting, (Re)building: Higher Education in Transformative Times

Dates: 6-10 December 2021

Journal: https://srhe.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SRHE_Timetable_2021-2.pdf

Publisher: SRHE

Abstract:

The Covid-19 pandemic has repositioned teaching and learning from in-person provision to delivery online via new platforms. In the evolving educational ecosystem, contract cheating has continued to rise before and throughout the pandemic. Students indicated that they were unaware of university-provided teaching and learning developmental communities raising questions as to the visibility of campus guidance and support.

Using mixed-methods tools to explore the extent that learning development teams and tutors are recognised by the UKHE sector, this study examines institutional approaches to, and techniques for, (re)connecting, (re)building, and promoting this vital academic support to digital students studying for qualifications at a UK university, and to better understand student engagement with external services.

In response to use of cheating sites and academic misconduct, and potential gaps in scholarly integrity, the study will help institutions reflect their current communications efforts, review best practice, and identify areas for better communication of knowledgeable, legitimate, focused institutional support.

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