MALET Issues

MOSS is effective in detecting similar structures in nearly every different type of language that we use here at the University at Buffalo, including C, C++, Java, LISP, Perl, Python, Scheme, Matlab and Prolog. As you can guess, it is not fooled by renaming variables, rearranging or functionalizing blocks of code, extracting code to different modules or files, or the placing of NOP or junk code between useful codes. MOSS can also exclude matching base files (code supplied by instructors or TAs) and it can exclude the consideration of code that is matched across many different submissions (code perhaps supplied by a coding book or website, like a sorting algorithm, that is not central to the assignment).

Abstract - Program assignments are traditionally an area of serious concern in maintaining the integrity of the educa- tional process. Systematic inspection of all solutions for pos- sible plagiarism has generally required unrealistic amounts of time and effort. The "Measure Of Software Similarity" tool developed by Alex Aiken at UC Berkeley makes it pos- sible to objectively and automatically check all solutions for evidence of plagiarism. We have used MOSS in several large sections of a C programming course. (MOSS can also handle a variety of other languages.) We feel that MOSS is a major innovation for faculty who teach programming and recom- mend that it be used routinely to screen for plagiarism.

Many computer science teachers are very concerned about students cheating in their courses. Surveys report that almost three-quarters of high school students admit to cheating within the past year. John Barrie, founder of the plagiarism-detecting Web site Turnitin.com, says that about a third of the papers submitted to the site have significant levels of plagiarism.

March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile use among students was on the rise from 2013 to 2014, according to new research released today by McGraw-Hill Education.

A university-wide survey on students' mobile learning practices showed that ownership of mobile devices is high among students and that tablets are the most popular devices for academic purposes. The survey also found that mobile learning typically occurs outside the classroom, with only limited guidance from instructors.

An Analysis of Electronic Media to Prepare Children for Safe and Ethical Practices in Digital Environments EDU681102 - FA15 Module 3, Week 2 Ness, Article #4

A look at the history of Facebook regarding privacy concerns and user settings. Some very eye opening statistics regarding how many people have never modified their privacy settings as well as what Facebook has pushed through without permission and then had to readjust later after some pushback from consumers and governments.

This article describes the history of analytics from the 1990's to the present. The article analyzes case studies of universities who have successfully used analytics. I will use it for these purposes as well as to examine the considerations and concerns that need to be made before the use of data analytics becomes more widespread in universities.

In this article the author explores the ways in which the digital age is changing how we engage with nature...looking at benefits and deficits in the advancements of VR and the human engagement with digitized natural environments or indoor recreations rather than the real thing.

In this paper the authors seek to explore the disconnect and ethical implications of our digitally connected world

In this article, Newsweek evaluates the practices used in the 2016 election to influence and persuade voters based not just on demographic data but psychographic and personality traits, to micro-target messages to help sway voters in the candidates direction. This new way of utilizing data is becoming the new norm - but is it ethical or is it bad news on the way?

In this article, the authors discuss the important of big data decision making qualities. As organizations move to utilize the potential of big data, there is a gap in the need to discuss the factors that are influencing the quality of data sets used to make decisions based on the big data resources.

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The technological development of big data has been considered a phenomenon over the last few years. In this article, authors (Wendy Arianne Günthe, rMohammad H.Rezazade, Mehrizi Marleen Huysman, Frans Feldberg) explore the social and economic values of utilization of these data-sets within organizations --- identifying six debates around how organizations should realize the value from big data at different levels of analysis and practices to re-adjust their priorities and structure in order to benefit from big data science.

Within this article, authors Kate Crawford, Kate Miltner and Mary L. Gray (International journal of communication (Online). (June 1, 2014): p1663.) explore what they deem as the "big data phenomenon". Big data sets and the art of implementing them has gained traction within the last decade from health care to advertising. Authors explore why the concept of data science is now more popular than ever and what that may mean for the future.

This article explores the concept behind the newly coined term "Big Data." The author delves into emerging ethical issues that utilization of big data sets bring to a new age ----imploring readers to consider these issues closely.

The collection of essays in this OER explore how open education resources can build a bridge towards global education and enrichment. This resource can help educators take a long-range, global view at a sustainable system, where "open" connective learning spaces have the ability to truly revolutionize education by making it accessible the world over in wholly inclusive, digitally enhanced environments.

The article looks at the role of teachers in developing digital citizenship in youth. In particular a five-factor Digital Citizenship Scale called S.A.F.E. is examined that supports digital citizenship education for youth. Findings include the need to consider a multidimensiona​​l approach to digital citizenship education that goes beyond learning how to use tools.