Plagarism in the ELP

Dear C3ers,

I thought today's discussion on plagarism spoke to the need to help teachers and students in the ELP understand 'digital citizenship' and what it means to be a learner in the digital age.

For example:

Re. using electronic devices to 'cheat' on an exam. In a connected world, students need the skills to use a variety of learning tools (cell phones, pocket computers, etc) to access all the sources of information that are open to them. An exam that is valid (mostly) because it limits access needs to redesigned.

Re. exchanging information to 'cheat' during an exam. Seeking out your network in a connected world is how a lot of learning occurs. Tests that connect need to be part of the testing landscape, not only tests that isolate.

The ELP should more proactively address learning in the digital age. I believe that much of what was proposed today was all about trying to strengthen out-of-date 'rules'. This, I fear, is doomed to fail.

Best regards,

Owen.

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