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Just heard about creating interactive lessons with AR! Anyone tried AR in class??

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Any recommendation of readings about Digital Ethics?

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Is there any ethical concern in using AI to interpret AI-generated stuff?

Case: In one of my classes, I discovered that a few students had submitted reports that looked very similar, even using the same examples and phrasing. It turned out they had worked together and shared drafts, even though the task was meant to be done individually. I felt disappointed and a bit frustrated because I wanted to trust my students. It also made me reflect on whether I had explained clearly enough what “individual work” meant and why integrity matters in learning.

What ethical or integrity issue is involved?

The main issue is academic dishonesty, especially unauthorised collaboration. By sharing and submitting the same work, the students misrepresented their own effort and learning.

What actions or decisions would be appropriate?

I decided to speak to the students privately to understand their reasons and to remind them about honesty and fairness. I also explained why completing the work independently was important for their own growth.

How could similar issues be prevented in future?

In the future, I plan to give clearer instructions and include checkpoints, such as short progress reports or personal reflections, to show each student’s contribution. I also want to have more open discussions about integrity so students see it not just as a rule, but as a value that shapes their learning.

Case: A student use AI to rewrite essay without acknowledgement

Refection: 

This dilemma reflects the problem in academic honesty, and the incomplete of awareness in appropriate using AI. I think the firstly, the assessment result of this student should be canceled. Besides, the student should be asked about the reason they choose to do this and teached with the importance of originality of academic essays.

To prevent this kind of problem, we can set introduction lectures about the appropriate use of AI, and the boundaries of using AI as assistance.

Case: Using AI to rewrite an essay without acknowledgment.

Using AI to rewrite an essay without acknowledgment implicates honesty (misrepresentation), fairness (unearned advantage), responsibility (policy breach), respect (failure to credit), and trust. Appropriate actions: the student should disclose the AI use, resubmit with transparent attribution (tool, prompts, extent of edits), meet the instructor, accept consequences, and review citation and integrity policies. The instructor can apply penalties or allow a learning-focused resubmission, depending on policy and intent. Prevention: clear course and institutional guidelines on AI use, explicit attribution requirements, AI literacy instruction, assignments emphasizing process (drafts, notes, reflections), routine disclosure statements for AI assistance, and support for time management and writing. Encouraging courage to seek extensions or help reduces temptation to misrepresent.

Case: A student use AI to rewrite essay 

Refect