Academic dishonesty (AD), like cheating, happens in both in person classrooms and online learning environments. In online learning, it can be more complicated and harder to monitor, which can make people question how fair it is. Some studies say cheating is more common online because students can easily find information and aren’t being monitored. The author suggests using tools like proctoring software to help make online testing more fair. 

Researchers state that cheating isn’t something new-it’s the same kind of cheating just in a new format. In their 2022 article, Chiang and colleagues say that technology doesn’t cause cheating, it gives students new ways to do it. This author states that the cheating in both in person classrooms and online learning environments is about the same. 

In the article, A systematic review of academic dishonesty in online learning environments, Chiang et al,. (2022) explores ways to understand and reduce cheating in online learning environments. It highlights how both personal choices and the environment can lead to dishonest behaviour. The results show students are more likely to cheat when rules and consequences aren’t clearly explained. Group cheating, like sharing answers or paying others for help, is increasing.

Various solutions included proctoring software, teaching students about academic dishonesty, and creating strong learning communities. The author states that relying only on technology has limitations and can lead to mistrust. Combining technology with good teaching and social support is effective.