SATLE Project

The critical aspects of the UCD academic integrity policy are described using interactive and engaging material. It takes approximately one hour to complete.

Rationale:  Most students were unaware of a document containing the academic integrity policy. Others, familiar with the policy, said that a PDF was not the best format to educate them on honest learning. Students were keen to understand the University rules and what skills they needed to gain to avoid plagiarism and ensure compliance with academic regulations.

Suggested activities: Module Coordinators or Programme Directors can insert this learning tool into a relevant Brightspace module and set the requirement to complete it before opening any other material in the course.

How to access the online course and add to your Brightspace module:

• Download the (opens in a new window)UCD Academic Integrity Policy: Overview for Students (.zip file) SCORM/xAPI package which contains all the files for uploading into Brightspace.
• Go to Brightspace.
• Go to the module where you want to import the tutorial and select My Learning from the menu on the top left of the screen.
• Select the unit in your module in which you want to embed Academic Integrity online course from the left hand side of the screen.
• Click on the Add Existing box on the top right hand side of the screen
• Select SCORM/xAPI object. Select Bulk Upload on the right hand side of the screen and navigate to the tutorial file you downloaded.
• Configure Course Package Properties as follows:
  • Course Package Name: Change this to the name you want to give this material within your module for example, 'UCD Academic Integrity Policy: Overview for Students'.
  • Description: Enter an appropriate description for the content of the tutorial, or simply leave this field blank.
  • Do you want to share this file? YES
  • Course package player options: Open player in new window
  • Course package navigation options: Use built-in navigation (Default)
  • Course package Review/Retake Options: Do not add review/retake
• Click on Next
• Add Course Package -SCORM/xAPI
  • Select the name of your tutorial [This will normally appear at the top of the list] and click on Next.
  • Do you want a grade item created for this instance? Select NO.
  • Version control: Always display the latest version
  • Course package player options: Open player in new window (Recommended)
  • Click on Add
• The course has now been added to your module

Rationale: Module coordinators/Programme Directors may not want to dedicate much time to covering academic integrity in their already busy schedules. 

Suggested Activities: These two short videos can be inserted in Brightspace as part of the module information or during induction week. The two short videos can complement each other.

Short Video 1: (opens in a new window)Why Academic Integrity is important? incorporates students voices (SPHSS) and their views on why academic integrity is relevant to them. The focus being on values, reasons, trigger reflection.  

Short Video 2: (opens in a new window)Academic Integrity in unsupervised assessments  Students indicated that what it is permitted or not in unsupervised assessment can be confusing. This short video provides a clear and concise explanation of what it is allowed and what’s not is allowed in unsupervised assessments.

Rationale: Students recommended that, in addition to informing them on the existing norms and regulations, they need a space for peer reflection on why Academic Integrity is relevant to them, what circumstances they may face that place them at risk of dishonest learning, and identify the University supports available to them.

The case studies are designed to provide practical insights into situations students have identified as particularly challenging. These include how to support a fellow classmate who is struggling or how to avoid unintentional plagiarism. The workshop is structured around very short cases, peer discussion, and reflection. It also guides them to existing support resources, fostering confidence in their ability to uphold Academic Integrity.

Suggested activities: Use the material to run a student led workshop. The material includes an outline for the facilitator, a worksheet that serves as a guide for the students during the workshop, a presentation for the workshop, and an exit survey. It can take about 60 minutes to complete, depending on the number of students. Module coordinators can add cases or activities to the workshop (e.g. ask the students to prepare a short video).

Workshop Materials:

Workshop materials 1 - Outline for the Facilitator (.pdf file)

Workshop Materials 2 - Worksheet guide for Students (.pdf file)

Workshop materials 3 - Workshop presentation (.ppt)

(opens in a new window)Workshop Materials 4 - Exit Survey (link to Google Form template) 

Rationale: The literature recommends the use of checklist or honour codes for students to complete before submission of assignments. The strategy was recognized as effective by the students , in particular prior to completing MCQ or online exams, as it provides a clear outline of the expectations. 

Suggested activities: Module coordinators can create checklists as quizzes (True/False) in Brightspace.
We have provided a few samples in word to adapt to different assessment needs. 

• Academic Integrity Honour codes - MCQ and Open book exams (.pdf file)
• Academic Integrity Honour codes - Literature reviews essays & written assignments (.pdf file)

Rationale: Emerging artificial intelligence tools is a source of anxiety for students. They feel confused in what it is allowed and what is not allowed. There seems to be a widespread use of these tools, in particular,
to structure assignments or to brainstorm ideas. Students would like to have further training in the correct use of these tools.

Suggested Activities: The use of AI scales has been widely incorporated in assessments. (School
of Education have produced a traffic light like scale).  This document can help Module Co-ordinators  instruct students on using AI during unsupervised assessments.

AI use assessments scale (.pdf document)