Times Higher article about a “Plagiarism tariff”

There’s an interesting article in the Times Higher (17 June 2010) which proposes a method of ‘scoring’ plagiarism. The article provides three examples of plagiarism, how these offences are scored, and how a decision on censure is reached. As the … Continue reading

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Conducting course evaluation using WebLearn’s survey tool

WebLearn has a Beta version of a tool that can be used for course experience feedback (course evaluation). On 6 July 2010, a new ‘Survey’ option will appear in the list of tools available to a WebLearn site. This tool … Continue reading

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Colleges: Supporting students before they arrive with WebLearn

A few colleges have expressed interest in using new WebLearn to support their students before they arrive in Oxford. At the simplest level this could involve hosting an ‘Electronic Welcome pack” in WebLearn; however, now that students receive their login … Continue reading

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Use WebLearn with students before they arrive

Now that students are supplied with their Oxford SSO credentials before they arrive at University they will be able to access WebLearn in advance of starting their studies. Reading lists and documents can be circulated and formative assessment carried out … Continue reading

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