Kelly, Amanda

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Teaching Academic Integrity OnlineInspiring Scholarly Success in First-Year StudentsAmanda R. KellyMLIS, Western UniversityBA (hons) Media, Information & Technocultureakelly@markham.library.on.ca@AK4DJEncouragingRetentionEvolving practices of retrieving, applying, and sharing information have made defining and discerning academic integrity increasingly difficult—for faculty, administration, and especially for students.  In a collaborative initiative for first-year undergraduates, Laurier University Library sought to:        CapturingAttentionEmphasizingApplication• position academic integrity in a positive, rather than   preventative light• excite investment in academic achievement• clarify 'grey areas' in academic conduct and   empower students to make informed decisions ContextLaurier LibraryCurriculum Development CommitteeLearning ServicesCollaborativeObjectives• Incite engagement    in studies• Introduce library         resources and services • Increase awareness of    scholarly responsibility, and   adherence to AI principles • Support academic growth• Foster positive work habitsNext Steps• Solicit campus-wide adoption • Seek student feedback• Develop graduate-level module• Host on Library LMS course• Design in-class component   • conversational tone• inclusive method• interactivity• visualization • contextualization• critical engagement• show relevance• resonance• practical connections• real-world demos• building support   networkOutput• Promote programs• 4-part e-seminar, embedded in Brantford core curriculum• Module evaluation weighted in student grades • Designed in consultation with course syllabus and instructors• Balanced delivery of theoretical principles and practical application• Positive and instructive (not destructive) perspectiveResourcesMeasurablesProspective Assessment   • Retrieve test results   • Analyze academic performance   • Compile qualitative information from       students and instructors  • Adobe Captivate 5.5  & Microphone• 1 Librarian &   1 Co-op Student • Learning Management System  (MyLearningSpace)MaintenanceEvaluation   • Diverse range and style of measures    • Facilitate multi-level cognition (Bloom's Taxonomy)   • Employ query design strategies to evoke deeper       learning (ex. AUC, answer-until-correct)    • Pre and post-tests administered• Consideration of technical and resource limitations in planning stage (benefits of multiple choice)                   • Accommodate cross-disciplinary conventions without compromising relevance                                     • Anticipate changes in academic climate: instil widely applicable values• 

Teaching academic integrity online: Inspiring scholarly success in first-year students

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Teaching academic integrity online: Inspiring scholarly success in first-year students

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