tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post8399949266054064433..comments2024-03-28T23:22:41.774-05:00Comments on TYWKIWDBI ("Tai-Wiki-Widbee"): Harvard cheating scandal involves hundreds of studentsMinnesotastanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-83109826143602942472012-09-13T18:00:47.956-05:002012-09-13T18:00:47.956-05:00Of course, blame the teachers for the student'...Of course, blame the teachers for the student's cheating.<br /><br />That's class right there.BenNelsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-30392580093501860192012-09-03T16:33:11.436-05:002012-09-03T16:33:11.436-05:00Harvard and the other Ivy League schools haven'...Harvard and the other Ivy League schools haven't been the cream of the academic crop for decades (if they ever were). They have experienced grade inflation at rates higher than most other schools. <br /><br />They are places where the privileged can send their children to network with other privileged young adults. Truly dedicated members of the underprivileged classes are admitted (usually with substantial scholarships and financial aid) to keep things diverse, but no one needs to worry about failing anything at Harvard. nolanddahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708768497461983779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-61718752653532024992012-09-03T08:38:58.757-05:002012-09-03T08:38:58.757-05:00Amy, see the link I just added as an Addendum.Amy, see the link I just added as an Addendum.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-26784143283273265162012-09-02T22:47:11.777-05:002012-09-02T22:47:11.777-05:00Why aren't they being expelled?Why aren't they being expelled?Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-1403394127287128172012-08-31T20:46:41.481-05:002012-08-31T20:46:41.481-05:00I had a history teacher in an honors class in 8th ...I had a history teacher in an honors class in 8th grade. All tests were open book and open note. If you didn't know the material thoroughly, you were sunk. The tests were very difficult, and the only way the notes or the book helped was if you knew exactly where to find a quote, a date, etc. Other than essay tests in a few university classes, those were the toughest exams I ever took.Barbwirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375742473254773675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-81480034596579685032012-08-31T17:06:59.156-05:002012-08-31T17:06:59.156-05:00I quite agree. That's basically what life aft...I quite agree. That's basically what life after school is - one continuous open book exam.Minnesotastanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382888179579245181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-28020817359712916872012-08-31T16:36:17.195-05:002012-08-31T16:36:17.195-05:00Some of the hardest tests I had were open book, op...Some of the hardest tests I had were open book, open note. The point is to encourage research into a matter. In fact, I would prefer a good open note test to a multiple choice any day with regard to its ability to foster critical thinking and research skills.Brad Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197301845256854051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-79576131496351927772012-08-31T16:35:27.121-05:002012-08-31T16:35:27.121-05:00I must say, I went to Yale some 20 years ago and n...I must say, I went to Yale some 20 years ago and never once had an open book or open note test. Sounds like a ridiculous easy A class gone terribly wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-33147482523479384342012-08-31T12:58:31.528-05:002012-08-31T12:58:31.528-05:00Ope Book, Open Note, Open Internet???? This is Har...Ope Book, Open Note, Open Internet???? This is Harvard University, Correct? Why on earth would you give such a test to students who are supposedly "the cream of the academic crop"???? WTF????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-70635172258333774822012-08-31T12:22:08.275-05:002012-08-31T12:22:08.275-05:00My guess is they independently got their answers f...My guess is they independently got their answers from the same place. They don't have to discuss it with each other to use the complete openness to find places where past exams are stored. A few students I can see discussing with each other...but 125?Aritê gunê Akasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619166885106439477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4912713243046142041.post-83763115402776449162012-08-31T11:55:24.100-05:002012-08-31T11:55:24.100-05:00Intro to Congress? Sounds like half the class is a...Intro to Congress? Sounds like half the class is a shoe-in to future office. Unfortunately.Steve Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450550786810074858noreply@blogger.com