Upholding academic excellence: practices for ensuring academic integrity in asynchronous mode

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shift to online learning presented challenges for educators world-wide, including in Ukraine. This paper examines the transition to asynchronous instruction as a means to address disruptions caused by the pandemic and subsequent war. The focus is on upholding academic integrity in this new mode of teaching. The study explores the importance of academic integrity in asynchronous teaching, the challenges it presents, and strategies to foster and maintain integrity. The paper emphasizes the need for original assignments that align with learning outcomes, assessments that demand higher-order thinking skills, the use of randomization features in assessments, establishing clear expectations and consequences, and promoting collaboration among students. By implementing these practices, instructors can create a learning environment that upholds the values of integrity, fosters ethical behavior, and empowers students to take pride in their own academic achievements.