Academic Integrity in the E-Learning Environment at Edu Ocean Institute

Edu Ocean Institute is committed to promoting the principles of academic integrity among trainees, particularly within the e-learning environment. This is achieved through a set of systems and policies that ensure trainees are awarded certificates based solely on their genuine effort and performance.

The institute verifies that each trainee fulfills all attendance requirements, actively participates in training sessions, completes assignments and quizzes, and successfully passes the final assessment. Pre- and post-assessments are also used to measure the trainee’s level of improvement throughout the training period, enhancing the credibility of the evaluation process and confirming eligibility for successful completion.

In collaboration with trainers, Edu Ocean Institute activates all available tools on the electronic platform to ensure academic integrity in distance learning. The institute is committed to issuing certificates only after all requirements have been fully met and to providing all necessary information and instructions to trainees.


Mechanisms for Promoting Academic Integrity in the E-Learning Environment

  • Guiding trainees to adhere to academic integrity standards.

  • Respecting intellectual property rights.

  • Full commitment to attending electronic training sessions.

  • Positive interaction with the trainer during sessions.

  • Completing assignments and assessments without external assistance.

  • Issuing certificates or training recognition only after completing all requirements.


Procedures for Handling Violations

1. Cheating During Exams

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Referring the case to the follow-up committee.

  • Taking appropriate action in accordance with institute regulations, which may include:

    • Written warning and formal undertaking.

    • Retaking the exam or disqualification from it.

    • Denial of course certificate or training recognition.

    • Temporary suspension of the trainee’s platform account.


2. Impersonation (Completing Assignments or Exams on Behalf of a Trainee)

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Reviewing the case by the committee.

  • Possible penalties include:

    • Warning and formal undertaking.

    • Denial of certificate or training recognition.

    • Suspension of the account.


3. Inappropriate Behavior During Sessions or Exams

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Reviewing the case.

  • Taking appropriate action, such as:

    • Warning and commitment not to repeat the behavior.

    • Removal from the session or course.

    • Suspension of the account.


4. Manipulation of Grades or Modification of Exam Results

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Reviewing the case.

  • Penalties may include:

    • Disqualification from the course and denial of the certificate.

    • Suspension of the account.

    • Notifying relevant authorities in cases of forgery or fraud.


5. Sharing Exam Questions Outside the Platform

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Reviewing the case.

  • Possible penalties include:

    • Cancellation of exam results.

    • Disqualification from the course.

    • Suspension of the account.

    • Notifying official authorities.


6. Sharing Course Content (Videos, Files, Presentations) on Social Media

  • Documenting the incident.

  • Reviewing the case.

  • Penalties include:

    • Disqualification from the course and denial of the certificate.

    • Suspension of the account.

    • Notifying official authorities for violation of intellectual property rights.

If the violator is a trainer or an institute employee, appropriate legal action will be taken.


Technical and Administrative Roles and Responsibilities

System Administrator

Role: General supervision of the Edu Ocean Institute’s e-learning platform.
Responsibilities: Monitoring platform performance, resolving issues, and overseeing updates.

Developers

  • Developing and updating the platform.

  • Resolving technical malfunctions.

Technical Support

  • Handling technical issues.

  • Providing assistance to trainees and trainers.