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New From the Professional Library Departments: Resources Two NEA member-authors want educators to tackle the student cheating problem head on.
Student Cheating and Plagiarism In The Internet
Era: A Wake-Up Call There's no argument that high-tech gadgets such as cellular phones, pagers, and the Internet have made our lives easier. But according to authors Ann Lathrop and Kathleen Foss, both NEA_members, technology has also made it easier for students to cheat. "Teachers and educators have always dealt with students who cheat," says Foss, a media specialist at Los Alamitos High School in California. "But it's a new game now." Foss and Lathrop, a retired professor from California State University at Long Beach, collaborated on the book last year after a student at Foss's school turned in a plagiarized paper--downloaded from one of the many Web sites that offer pre-written papers to students. After countless hours on the Internet searching out the original source of the paper, Foss was floored by what she found. "I was shocked at how easy it is to download papers and directly plagiarize from electronic information," she says. "I know educators know what might exist, but I don't think they realize the breadth and depth of just how easy technology makes it to cheat." This book, she says, is meant to serve as a wake-up call for all teachers, administrators, and even parents. "We wrote it to expose the realities of cheating today," says Lathrop, a 41-year veteran. "With knowledge comes power. If educators know what's happening, they'll know better how to deal with it." Divided into three parts, the book --which is dedicated to honest students--serves as a useful guide for educators who want to reduce cheating and plagiarizing in their classrooms and at their school. It is a compilation of helpful ideas and practical strategies from dozens of authors and experts to counter both high-tech and more traditional "low-tech" cheating and plagiarism. Part One, "A Wake Up Call: What's Going On," presents national research statistics, quotes from students about why they cheat, and an overview of just how students are using high-tech equipment such as handheld computers, programmable calculators, pagers, and other electronic devices to cheat. Some recent statistics presented in the book: 80 percent of high school students admit to cheating, 95 percent of students who cheat say they don't get caught, and 34 percent say their parents never talk to them about cheating. Part Two, "A Call to Action: What We Can Do," outlines what educators must do to counter the cheating epidemic--for example, ways teachers can use technology and Web sites to spot research papers downloaded from the Internet, ways to involve parents more fully in an anti-cheating curriculum, and suggestions for developing academic integrity policies and honor codes. The authors also offer useful advice and specific examples on how to handle students who are caught cheating. And Part Three, "Taking Action: Making It More Difficult to Cheat and Plagiarize," points out indicators of possible plagiarism and offers teachers specific ideas for how to structure assignments in order to reduce plagiarism. Throughout the book, Lathrop and Foss provide an abundance of Web sites for more information, reproducible lessons for students and faculty to help discourage cheating, and lists of online and print resources. They also include 20 "copy me" pages to share with others, including "High-Tech Devices Used for Cheating," "When Is Collaboration Okay," and "Research Portfolio Cover Sheet." --Dina S. G?mez
Excerpt: New from the NEA Professional Library
This enlightening book describes the cross-disciplinary journey of two high school teachers trying to align curriculum, assessment, and performance standards in their classrooms. With a focus on the importance of constantly inspiring students, the authors troubleshoot issues surrounding content standards, instructional objectives, and the aims of curriculum. The Competent Classroom contains valuable information that can be adapted for any grade level. Teachers will get practical advice on how to achieve greater success in the classroom while making learning meaningful to their students. To order, call 1-800/299-4200, or check the Web at www.nea.org/books.
Excerpt: Books by NEA MembersCan We Eat the Art? Caring and Capable Kids How to Organize Your Classroom Daisy's Bayou Tales Speaking to Think, Thinking to Speak TV TipsAmerican High The lives of 14 suburban Chicago high school students over the course of a school year are profiled in this observational documentary that looks at how they deal with such everyday issues as love, the pressure to succeed, self-discovery, divorce, and family conflicts. Video diaries supplement the story of the students and their interactions with parents, teachers, and friends. A companion Web site at www.pbs.org includes an interactive yearbook, video diaries, discussion boards, quizzes, and behind-the-scenes footage, along with outreach materials for schools. Body Story This four-hour program explores the human body's response to trauma and stress, from head injury to weight loss. As the cause of each stressful incident is explained, special effects illustrate the body's reaction. How the body reacts to such biological events as birth, puberty, and food poisoning is also examined. Wives and Daughters Based on the 19th century novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, this four-part Masterpiece Theater presentation chronicles the development of two young women brought together by their parents' marriage. The women's relationships with young and eligible men take place under the watchful eyes of their village and within the hierarchy of mid-Victorian society. Support materials are available at www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece. EGG, the arts show This new series focuses on the excitement, diversity, and raw energy of arts across the country. Each weekly episode of this new arts show takes a theme--happiness, body language, and flight, among others--and explores it through the prism of the arts, from bonsai to dance. A companion Web site can be found at www.pbs.org. The Weather Classroom: Weather and Water The Weather Classroom looks at water as a central element of the weather during the month of April. The program examines the various manifestations of H2O, including rain, clouds, mist, fog, dew, vapor, and humidity. A Web site for educators can be found at www.weather.com/education. The Writing on the Wall When three teenage boys are caught defacing a local synagogue and the homes of two Jewish community members, they must restore the damage and participate in community service. As part of their sentence, the boys undergo instruction from the synagogue's rabbi, who decides to let them learn what life was like for Jewish teens during the Holocaust. Each boy relives the experiences and emotions of his subject, with unforgettable results. Study guides produced by KIDS-NET for middle school educators are available online, along with a bulletin board forum. Visit www.foxfamilychannel.com or www.KIDSNET.org. Diplomats for the Damned During World War II, diplomats from more than 25 countries risked their lives by secretly issuing unauthorized visas, falsifying papers, and making covert deals to rescue people from Nazi death camps. This presentation of The History Channel Classroom profiles the stories of four diplomats who worked in different ways to help thousands of Jews flee Europe. For support materials, visit www.historychannel.com/classroom. Varian's War This dramatization of the life of Varian Fry tells the story of his courageous efforts to rescue individuals persecuted by the Nazis in France during World War II. Under his own initiative, and without aid from the U.S. government, the New York-born Fry created an underground rescue network that saved some of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century, including Marc Chagall, Hannah Arendt, and Heinrich Mann. CNN Newsroom: Tom Haynes examines the issue of fossil fuel depletion and talks with experts about energy alternatives, including solar, nuclear, wind, and other sources. Also in April, CNN Newsroom looks at allergies and new advances in combating this health problem, and CNNfyi.com presents an interactive Web cast that explores the past, present, and future of space travel and technology. For more information, or to access CNN Newsroom classroom guides, visit www.cnnfyi.com. Investigative Reports A&E Classroom looks at issues facing schools, teachers, and students in this week-long focus on education. From the problem of bullies in school and the exodus of teachers from the classroom, to the pressures faced by student athletes and the problem of hazing, these documentaries delve into experiences common to American education. Visit www.aande.com/classroom for schedules and support material. Ocean Wilds Orca, humpback, and sperm whales, along with giant manta rays and equatorial penguins, are the focus of this five-part series that concentrates on some of the world's most fascinating ocean animals. Diver, naturalist, and cinematographer Feodor Pitcairn weaves the series' narrative together with scientific facts and personal observations. Understanding Evolution Although published more than 140 years ago, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution remains controversial today. This program considers the scientific evidence that has emerged in support of Darwin's theory, including work on the Human Genome Project, and looks at the future evolution of the human species. Redwall This new series brings Brian Jacques's magical world of Redwall Abbey to life, introducing young viewers to a mythical, medieval land populated by woodland creatures who embody the positive and endearing qualities of humor, companionship, and courage. A Walk in Your Shoes This half-hour program takes people from completely different backgrounds and places them into each other's lives. Upcoming exchanges include an only child who switches places with a teenager with seven siblings, two girls from India and America who take over each other's lives, and a blind girl who teaches a sighted boy what it is like to be visually impaired. The exchanges provide an exploration into a wide range of people, places, and ways of life, and they allow viewers to see similarities that exist between people who may initially seem very different. KIDSNET, a national resource for children's media in Washington, D. C., provides these listings. For more information, go to www.kidsnet.org. Web WinnersAll about Harry Ecologically Sound Lizards, Pandas Best School Web Site? Being Eloquent This Is a Test Help for People in Crisis Cyber Playground For Young Readers Get the Scoop On the Best Books More on Black History White House for Kids Shipwrecks--A Link To the Past Disaster Aid Search Engines On Location in Mexico All about Books Introduction to Ballet Science Buffs Take Note Decisions, Decisions Applications on a Shoestring Lively Lessons |
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Competent Classroom: Aligning High School Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment--A
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