Table 4 The final version of the for questionnaire for assessment of medical science educators’ adherence to ethical principles in virtual education (20 items)

1. I follow the principles of copyright (I inform my students about the references of the content I present).

2. If I use educational content (PowerPoint slides, books, etc.) created by other individuals, I mention their names in my files.

3. Prior to using educational content created by other individuals, I get permission from the creators.

4. I buy educational content from legal websites.

5. I never present educational content created by other individuals under my own name.

6. I am aware of the principles of ethics in online learning

7. I conduct my online classes according to the established syllabi

8. I present educational materials according to a lesson plan.

9. In developing a lesson plan, I consider the topics in the syllabi.

10. I answer my students’ questions in online and offline classes in an effective manner.

11. I give my students access to the educational content from online classes on an offline basis too.

12. I make sure that the educational content I present is of high quality and up to date.

13. I inform my students about the class regulations in online classes.

14. I start my online classes on time.

15. I always treat my students with respect and dignity in my online classes.

16. I evaluate my students and correct their homework carefully on a timely basis.

17. In my evaluation of my students in online classes, I consider their active participation.

18. I observe educational justice in grading my students’ work.

19. I carefully check my students’ homework for plagiarism and give appropriate feedback to the offenders.

20. I try to minimize the possibility of cheating on online exams to give everyone equal chances