|
Abstract:
|
Technology is an integral component of any applied statistics course today. But, there is a dark side to the omnipresence of technology. With the increasing ability of students to communicate with others in and outside of the classroom, the possibility of academic integrity violations increases. In a wireless environment, this illegal exchange of information may be accomplished by using a laptop, PDA, or even a cell phone. And, while an instructor may ban PDAs or cell phones, it is difficult to restrict laptops when students are using them for calculations or note-taking. This roundtable will discuss ways to reduce such unauthorized collaboration when laptops are allowed in the classroom. Among the preventative measures to be discussed are blocking devices and electronic quizzes and examinations. If time permits, other examples of inappropriate use of technology will be considered.
|
