The Moral Hazards of Using Turnitin as a Learning Tool

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-206
Author(s):  
Andrew Pavelich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Tools ◽  
Plagiarism Detection ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Moral Hazards ◽  
Plagiarism Detection Services

Plagiarism detection service like Turnitin can be powerful tools to help faculty evaluate whether a student’s paper is plagiarized. But there’s another side to Turnitin: The service promotes itself as a way to help teach students how to avoid plagiarism. I argue that the use of plagiarism detection services as learning tools actually contributes to the problem of plagiarism, by encouraging the idea that original papers are the goal of a class, instead of instruments to assess a student’s ability to understand the class material. In addition, giving students access to the very tool that professors use to evaluate the authenticity of a paper allows students to use the tool to intentionally plagiarize in a way that passes the test. While plagiarism-detection services can help professors investigate suspected acts of plagiarism, they should not be used as a tool to teach students how to write papers.

PENERAPAN METODE PEMBERIAN TUGAS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM MEMBUAT PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN SD NEGERI 001 EMPAT BALAI KABUPATEN KAMPAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Marzuki Marzuki
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Assignment Method ◽  
Planning Implementation ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Teacher Ability

This research is a classroom action research conducted at SD Negeri 001 Empat Balai, this research is basedon: (a) lack of ability of teacher in making learning device; (b) learning devices are only used as a complementand not for teaching needs; and (c) some teachers again if they are asked the learning device answer has no orhas not made it. Based on this research, researchers conducted research by applying the method of assigningtasks to improve the ability of teachers in making learning tools. This study was conducted in two cycles, eachcycle is implemented based on four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The results ofresearch indicate that the ability of teachers in making learning devices increases. This is seen in the first cycleof 59% with good enough category and in the second cycle increased to 76% with Excellent category. Based onthis data, it can be concluded that the application of assignment method can improve teacher ability in makingSD Negeri 001 Empat Balai learning tool.

PETAH as Malay Language Learning Tools to Improve Communication Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Noor Azam Abdul Rahman ◽  
Noraziah Mohd Amin
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Learning Aids ◽  
Foreign Speakers ◽  
Skills Learning

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of the Malay language learning tool called PETAH to improve its communication skills. Learning aids are among the important elements to improve one's language skills, especially for second or foreign speakers. Past studies conducted by researchers like Fa'izah et.al (2010), Khuzaiton (2012) and others have proven that there are issues of communication among speakers of languages ​​other than English in the non-Malays in Malaysia. Based on these issues, the main objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the use of PETAH learning aids on improving the communication skills of students who use it. This study uses a quantitative research method that uses a questionnaire containing 25 items aimed at the effectiveness of the use of PETAH learning aids. This questionnaire instrument was used to get feedback from respondents after they used PETAH learning aids. Data from the questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS version 21. The results showed that the majority of respondents (mean values ​​ranging from 3.35 to 4.71) agree that PETAH learning tools have improved their effectiveness in communication Malay language, especially if used continuously. In conclusion, a learning tool PETAH has a good impact on the improvement of communication skills of Malay language among non-Malays speakers in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Masalah dengan Pendekatan Saintifik Pada Pokok Bahasan Geometri untuk Peserta Didik SMA Kelas X

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Rustiani S ◽  
Hafsyah Hafsyah ◽  
Putriyani S
Keyword(s):  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Evaluation Test ◽  
Authentic Evaluation ◽  
D Model ◽  
Geometry Learning

This study was a research and development which aimed at developing and producing mathematics learning tool for Geometry learning which was valid, reliable, objective, and practical.The product expected from this study was the learning tools on the topic of Geometry which was valid (R>85%), practical ( observe = 2) , and effective (THB = 85,7%, students activity > 80%, and positive response 98,7%). The product was consisted of 8 components, namely (1) Lesson plan; (2) Text book; (3) Worksheet; (4) Evaluation test of learning tools; (5) Observation sheet of students activity; (6) Observation sheet on implementation of learning tool; (7) questionnaire of students respons; and (8) validation sheet. The development process of authentic evaluation instrument used the modification of 4-D Model from Thiagarajan.The tried out was conducted at SMAN 1 Enrekang to grade X students. The result of the study revealed that the development of authentic evaluation instrument for Geometry learning which was valid, reliable, objective, and practical. Suggestion for this study are (1) other researchers who are interested in developing this study should learn the limitation of this study and (2) the development of authentic evaluation instrument for Geometry learning should also develop other subject materials to assist teachers in evaluating student’s based on their competence.

Kahoot!

2019 ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Dini Turipanam Alamanda ◽  
Grisna Anggadwita ◽  
Abdullah Ramdhani ◽  
Mediany Kriseka Putri ◽  
Wati Susilawati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Teaching Process ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

Learning strategies in the digitalization era are vastly expanding. Students are comprised of the millennials for whom life cannot be separated from technology and the internet. The ever-expanding technology has posed new challenge on the teaching process of millennials, and one of which is the growing importance and increased involvement of technology that empower a host of new learning tools. One of the most prominent open-access teaching/learning tool is Kahoot! This chapter aims to complement studies about the use of game-based methods at higher education. The survey was conducted for 1 year at a university located in a small city in Indonesia. A total of 415 students were actively involved in measuring their perceptions of games-based learning tools called Kahoot! Furthermore, this study also measured differences in outcomes between faculties, types of subjects, and commonly used research methods. The result shows that Kahoot! positively impacts student academic achievement as measured by student motivation, enjoyment, engagement, and concentration.

Digital Storytelling as a Self-Regulated Learning Tool

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinan Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
Digital Stories ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Made In

The purpose of this chapter is, as a self-regulated learning tool, to focus on digital storytelling by uncovering relationship between digital storytelling and self-regulated learning process/based on research findings made in the its field. Within this focus, firstly, concept of digital storytelling was theoretically addressed; researches made in learning-teaching for use have been presented; later, self-regulated learning processes and strategies have been defined and given examples. Finally, research findings on the use of digital stories as self-regulated learning tools have been shared.

A Multimedia Learning Tool that Allows High School Teachers and their Students to Engage in Scientific Research

2010 ◽  
pp. 83-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline S. McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Computer Based Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This chapter presents a new and different type of multimedia learning tool, the so-called “research module.” This unique, learner-centered, multimedia tool aims to create a learning environment wherein high school teachers and their students engage in higher-order, inquiry-based activities that allow them to “do” actual scientific research in the classroom. This chapter also describes the design and implementation of these computer-based resources, as well as assessment data on student learning, and perceptions of both textbooks and computer-based learning tools. It also reveals high school teachers’ attitudes toward the use of both computer-based resources and textbooks.

scholarly journals Protecting students' intellectual property in the web plagiarism detection process

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Butakov ◽  
Vadim Dyagilev ◽  
Alexander Tskhay
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Party System ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Plagiarism Detection ◽  
The Third ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
The Third Party ◽  
The University ◽  
Plagiarism Detection Services

<p class="AbstractText">Learning management systems (LMS) play a central role in communications in online and distance education. In the digital era, with all the information now accessible at students’ fingertips, plagiarism detection services (PDS) have become a must-have part of LMS. Such integration provides a seamless experience for users, allowing PDS to check submitted digital artifacts without any noticeable effort by either professor or student. In most such systems, to compare a submitted work with possible sources on the Internet, the university transfers the student’s submission to a third-party service. Such an approach is often criticized by students, who regard this process as a violation of copyright law. To address this issue, this paper outlines an improved approach for PDS development that should allow universities to avoid such criticism. The major proposed alteration of the mainstream architecture is to move document preprocessing and search result clarification from the third-party system back to the university system. The proposed architecture changes would allow schools to submit only limited information to the third party and avoid criticism about intellectual property violation. <br /><br /></p>

scholarly journals Standards

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Jacobs
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Actual Practice ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Technological Route ◽  
Ideal Practice

One of the aims of ALT is to promote good practice in the use of learning technology within higher education. Few would not subscribe to this aim, but proclaiming it without a full awareness of the problems it entails is of the same order as proclaiming one's commitment to Peace without further comment. Except for the absolute pacifist, being against war does not mean being against it at any price, but rather being committed to ensuring circumstances in which war will not occur. So it is with good practice in educational technology, which can be achieved only if circumstances are propitious. Such circumstances include sufficient funds, and a willingness in both teacher and learner to accept in whole or in part a technological route — good practice is unlikely to be achieved if technology has been incorporated into the curriculum merely in order to ensure that funds already spent do not appear to have been wasted. Above all, in my view, good practice assumes that users of learning technology are able to concentrate on learning without (necessarily) thinking about the technology, since if the technology cannot be made to work transparently, actual practice will at best lag behind ideal practice, and at worst be abandoned altogether. Impatience is a barrier to learning, and particularly if it is the result of struggling with the learning tools themselves. If the teacher or learner is constantly having to tweak the technology, or ending up with a half-baked implementation because the setting-up process has proven too difficult, the learning tool may well be left to gather dust.DOI:10.1080/0968776930010101

scholarly journals Knowledge Acquisition and Satisfaction of Virtual Microscopy Usage Among Medical Students of Universiti Sains Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Anna Alicia Simok ◽  
◽  
Fazlina Kasim ◽  
Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie ◽  
Husnaida Abdul Manan@Sulong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Virtual Microscopy ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Practical Evaluation ◽  
The One

The virtual microscope has been employed as an adjunct tool to teach optical microscopy for histology learning in medical schools. However, there is no reliable evidence in the literature that virtual and optical microscopy impacts students’ learning. This study focuses on comparing two different methods in learning histology in Universiti Sains Malaysia, namely virtual microscopy and optical microscopy, with regard to medical students’ knowledge acquisition and satisfaction levels. A total number of 120 medical students, consisting of 53 first-year and 67 second-year students, were recruited. The students were divided into virtual microscopy and optical microscopy groups. During the one-day intervention, all students attended a pre-requisite lecture on “Histology of the Eye”, a slide demonstration and a hands-on session using a designated microscope. Students’ knowledge acquisition was evaluated through a pre- and post-practical evaluation and their satisfaction level on learning histology using respective learning tools was measured. The study revealed that the optical and virtual microscopy groups showed significant improvement from the pre- to post-practical tests scores with p < 0.001, respectively. However, the mean increment was higher in virtual microscopy (38.51%) than in optical microscopy (35.08%). Furthermore, the virtual microscopy group had a significantly higher satisfaction score towards the learning tool than the optical microscopy group, p = 0.008. The knowledge acquisition of the virtual microscopy group was equal to the optical microscopy group as they were shown to have a similar improvement in the test scores, comprehension level and learning ability. However, students were nonetheless satisfied with the usage of virtual microscopy as a learning tool.

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