Unit 9: Ethics in the Digital Age of Language Teaching

5. Academic Integrity in Digital Environments

Digital assessments increase the risk of:
·       Plagiarism through online sources.
·       Collaboration where independence is expected.
·       Use of unauthorized AI tools (e.g., automated translators in writing exams).
Teachers should:
·       Promote honor codes and academic honesty policies.
·       Design assessment types that value creativity, critical thinking, and authenticity.
·       Use plagiarism detection tools responsibly—not punitively.