Dear K-8 Educator:
I am an experienced teacher who has returned to graduate school at the University of North Carolina’s School of Information and Library Science. As a part of my master’s research, I am studying teacher perspectives on three specific programs in science, technology, engineering and math.
If you are a teacher who teaches web development, robotics or model bridge building to any students between kindergarten and 8th grade, I ask that you take the time to participate in my study. As you know, the work you do as an educator is extremely important to the future of our children and our country. Your unique perspective will be a valued addition to my research. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary.
To participate in the study, please complete an online questionnaire by clicking this link:
or by cutting and pasting this address into your web browser:
https://uncodum.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6FiCp4gupdQInc0
The questionnaire will take you between 10 and 20 minutes to complete. Please complete the survey before March 31, 2011.
Because I want to encourage the participation of as many teachers as possible, please forward this email to any K-8 teachers who teaches web development, robotics or model bridge building.
You may contact me with any questions at (919) 246-4930 or by email at [log in to unmask]
All research on human volunteers is reviewed by a committee that works to protect your rights and welfare. If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research subject you may contact, anonymously if you wish, the Institutional Review Board at 919-966-3113 or by email to [log in to unmask] A more detailed description of your rights as a study participant will be provided to you at the beginning of the survey.
Thank you for considering participation in this study. Your views on education are important for the success of this study.
Sincerely,
Bill Burton
MSIS Student
University of North Carolina
School of Information and Library Science