[Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Request for Participants - Technology Accessibility Study for A11y in Sci Research

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Technology Accessibility Study  for A11y in Sci Research

Name of Institution

Illinois State University

Purpose of the Study

The A11y in Sci team is conducting research to understand what teachers know about technology accessibility, so that we can better support teachers. The purpose of this study is to understand what teachers know about using technology to construct proactively accessible high school science classes. We will use the study findings to design learning opportunities about technology accessibility that meet teachers’ needs.

Proposed Alignment with NFB Research Mission 

This study will help science teachers to understand the importance of accessibility and help them how to provide accessibility in science classrooms, which will help the blind and low vision students to access science.

Inclusion Criteria

To participate in this study, you must:

Be teaching in a public high school (including schools for the blind)

Be a science teacher OR a teacher of blind and low-vision students (i.e., TVI)


Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 

Interview: 60-90 mins in early 2025


Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, $100 gift card

Institutional Review Board (IRB) or other Ethics Group Approval

Yes, the study has been approved by an IRB at my university.


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 

Dear Teachers, 

The A11y in Sci team is conducting research to understand what teachers know about technology accessibility, so that we can better support teachers.  

We need your help. If you are currently teaching in a public high school (including a school for the blind) and you are either a science teacher or teacher of blind and low-vision students (i.e., TVI) we want to learn from you.  

Teachers who participate in this study will receive a $100 gift card. Participation in this study involves completing a brief web form to express interest and one 60-90 minute interview, scheduled in early 2025 at a time that is convenient for you.  

According to the Illinois State University Institutional Review Board, this study meets ethical research requirements. 

Complete the interest form: bit.ly/SciAccess

Learn more about the study: bit.ly/A11YSinfo

If you have questions about the study, please email Dr. Mutiara Syifa (msyifa at ilstu.edu <mailto:msyifa at ilstu.edu> ), A11y in Sci postdoctoral scholar. 

Warmest Regards, 

The A11y in Sci Team

 

Researcher Contact Information

Mutiara Syifa

6148165097

msyifa at ilstu.edu <mailto:msyifa at ilstu.edu> 

 

Principal Investigator (PI) or Study Leader Contact Information

Natalie Shaheen

6143275100

nlshahe at ilstu.edu <mailto:nlshahe at ilstu.edu> 

 

Who Should Participants Contact? 

Mutiara Syifa

6148165097

msyifa at ilstu.edu <mailto:msyifa at ilstu.edu> 




 

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