Discussion Board

In one situation, a teacher shared a student’s assignment publicly in class as an example of good work,  but did not ask for the student’s consent beforehand. The main ethical issue here is respect for privacy and confidentiality. Even if the intention was positive, students have the right to control how their work is shared.

If I were the teacher, I would apologize to the student and make sure to ask for permission before sharing any work in the future. It would also be better to anonymize the work if possible.

To prevent similar issues, teachers should clearly inform students at the beginning of the course if their work might be used as examples and obtain consent in advance. Respecting students' rights helps build trust and a positive learning environment. 

In one course, I observed a student who used AI tools to substantially rewrite an essay without acknowledging it. An appropriate response would be to discuss the issue with the student, clarify institutional guidelines on AI use, and provide an opportunity for revision with proper acknowledgment. Punishment alone may not address the root problem if expectations were unclear.

To prevent similar issues, instructors should clearly state AI policies in the syllabus, design assignments that require personal reflection or process documentation, and openly discuss responsible AI use in class.

A teacher shared student work publicly without asking for consent.

so in that case the issue is about respect and responsibility.  Even if the intention was positive, this can violate the student’s privacy and trust. Students have the right to decide how their work is used.This case reminds me that good intentions are not enough; we must also consider students’ rights and feelings.  If I were the teacher, I would first apologise and explain the situation. I would also ask for permission before sharing any student work in the future. To prevent this, teachers should clearly tell students how their work may be used and always get consent. Respecting students’ rights helps build a fair and trusting learning environment.

MCCP 6010: My reflections on an ethical or integrity-related case

I reminded of the public use of student work, perhaps not ethically enouht, in a research-oriented course in my MA studies. At the last of that course, the instructor shared students' essays with critical comments after just asking for consent directly at class. The instructor showed some respect of the students' willingness to share their writing, but asking directly in public without prior discussion might give little chance for a student to bravely said no in front of all the peers and teacher. I believe that the public use of students' materials could be more ethical and responsible with the consent of the students before the preparation of the class and corresponding powerpoints. Similar issues can also be avoided if the university guidelines can clearly include this respect over the students' consent for the teaching reference.

In my case, a student used Al to rewrite an essay but didn't acknowledge it. The main ethical issue was misrepresentation: the work looked like his own, but most of the thinking and writing had been outsourced, which weakens academic integrity and fairness. An appropriate response would be for the teacher to talk with the student, review the course policy on AI, and ask for a revised version where the student openly acknowledges any AI support and adds his own ideas. To avoid similar problems, teachers can set clear rules about AI use, ask students to disclose tools and prompts, and design tasks tied to personal experience or in-class work so AI cannot replace real learning.

1, Using AI to write an essay.

2, Academic dishonesty.

   The student should acknowledge that. The teacher  should ask the student to write the essay again, in an honest way.

   Educate students and emphasize to them iteratively. Set up and apply penalties to students who have committed this.

Case: A student used AI to rewrite an essay but didn't acknowledge it.

Reflection:
This situation involves academic integrity, specifically the acedemic honesty. By using AI without acknowledgment, the student misrepresents his work and bypasses the learning process.

If I were the teacher, I would first speak privately with the student to let him understand this bad behavior (perhaps he lacked confidence or were unaware of citation expectations). I would explain to him why transparency matters and ask him to revise the essay with proper acknowledgment.

To prevent similar issues, I would introduce clear guidelines on AI use in assignments and further create a classroom culture where students feel comfortable asking for help rather than resorting to shortcuts.

Case: A student uses AI to rewrite an essay but doesn’t acknowledge it.

Reflection:
The core ethical issue here is academic integrity, specifically plagiarism and misrepresentation. By using AI to rewrite the essay and not disclosing it, the student is presenting work that is not genuinely their own, which undermines the learning process and is fundamentally dishonest.

An appropriate response would be to have a private conversation with the student. I would ask about their process to understand their intent—whether it stemmed from time pressure, difficulty with the material, or a misunderstanding of academic rules. This opens a dialogue rather than just an accusation. The appropriate action would be to require the student to redo the assignment, clearly explaining the boundaries for using AI as a tool (e.g., for brainstorming) versus a content generator. This would also be a chance to teach proper citation if AI tools are permitted in any capacity.

To prevent this in the future, I would proactively address AI use in class. I would create a clear policy for my assignments that explains when and how AI tools can be used, if at all, and emphasize that transparency is always the best policy.

I’m concerned about how students manage their digital footprints these days. How do we guide students to maintain ethical online identities, while respecting their privacy and freedom of expression?

Has anyone experimented with AI-assisted grading tools? I’m curious whether they actually save time and how reliable they are in assessing nuanced student work. On one hand, faster grading sounds great, but I worry about losing the human touch.