We are conducting a study looking at how instructors talk about
technology and its use in their classroom syllabus. If you are currently
teaching a class that talks about technology in your syllabus (i.e.,
you have a laptop and/or cell phone policy, discuss how blogs or wikis
will be utilized in the classroom), and would be willing to share your
syllabus with us, and fill out a quick survey (under 10 minutes) about
your teaching experiences, your participation would be greatly
appreciated. The results of this study may help researchers and
instructors better understand technology policies. We will accept
syllabus submissions through October 31, 2011.
If you choose to participate, you will first submit a copy of your syllabus to CommInstructionalDesign@gmail.com
. You will next be provided with a response email including access to a
survey website that will have the consent information provided. If you
agree to participate in the study, you will move forward and respond to
demographic questions about your past teaching (i.e., number of years).
You will also respond to questions about your views of technology and
technology use. Any demographic data collected from this study will only
be used to describe the participants as a whole in the study write up,
but individual information will be destroyed after the summary is
constructed.All personal identifying information will be removed from
all aspects of the data before analysis.
There is minimal risk involved with the study, as you might feel
uncomfortable thinking about your classroom technology policies.
However, you may skip any questions that you are uncomfortable with.
There is no more risk than you would experience in your daily
interactions.
Your identity will not be revealed in either written documents, or
verbal presentations of the data. The following steps will be taken to
protect your identity and confidentiality.
1. Consent forms will be separated from the data.
2. Personal identifying information will be eliminated from the data and any reporting of the data.
3. You can refuse to answer any question asked.
4. Files will be kept on a password protected computer and/or a locked cabinet.
If you have questions about the study or research related injuries, feel
free to contact the primary investigator, Katherine Denker, (765)
285-1965 or kjdenker@bsu.edu. Lora Helvie-Mason can be contacted at (504)286-5013 or helviemason@gmail.com or lmason@suno.edu.
If you have questions about your rights as a research subject, please
contact: Research Compliance, Sponsored Programs Office,Ball State
University,Muncie, IN 47306, (765) 285-5070, irb@bsu.edu
Your participation is voluntary. You may quit at any time and you may
refuse to answer any question. Finally, by submitting a syllabus and
completing the survey you are giving consent to participating in the
study.
Thank you for your participation!
Dr. Katherine Denker
Dr. Lora Helvie-Mason
This blog examines the world of higher education through a communicative lens. Topics include: faculty life, socialization, issues faced by faculty and administrators, teaching and pedagogy, and technology in higher education. This blog candidly explores trends in higher education culture, access, information flow, and faculty life. @CommHigherEd #facultylife Views expressed on this blog are my own and do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or opinions of my employer.
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That's great. I'll probably participate on that event. I think I can learn a lot from the ideas of other educators.
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