Do you think Online Study Groups are a form of Cheating?
We were just sitting at the office this afternoon working away (as we do) and noticed this news segment on the television about the use of social media such as Facebook to arrange study groups online and collaborate. Their seems to have been alot of controversy (some poor uni student is about to get expelled!) over whether online collaboration in a university setting could be considered cheating.
As a solution provider of online conferencing and collaborative services we thought this was pretty odd…
Firstly, from a lay man standpoint, does anyone know whether there is any legislation against online study groups?
I have personally never heard of any such rule or law. Also, assuming from a majority (in office show of hands) standpoint, every single individual collaborated in some form at university or college. The fact that this particular student had the ingenious idea of collaborating online is from our standpoint very illuminating. What better way to use online conferencing platforms than to provide it to the particular individuals that are going to use it most! The students who work together on a daily basis and share ideas to help their futures!
There would be no difference (in our eyes) between the students studying and collaborating online or sitting in the library or in their residences and doing exactly the same thing. Especially when in the current business environment being able to work together and collaborate online is becoming the fastest and most effective way to help productivity!
April 7th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Interesting post. Yes I do agree with to some extent.