Getting+Subjects

Recruiting Subjects:

As you know, I am completing my PhD and require some help recruiting subjects. If everyone can find just three people, it'll make my life much much easier.

Volunteer or ask questions by emailing: Amoshirn@ku.edu

UPDATE: The First running of this experiment will happen on Friday, 29th in JRP 102/103. I will be hopefully running 4 different flights:

1 2:30 4 5:30

So please stop by at one of those times and bring friends!



INTRODUCTION The Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Kansas supports the practice of protection for human subjects participating in research. The following information is provided for you to decide whether you wish to participate in the present study. You may refuse to sign this form and not participate in this study. You should be aware that even if you agree to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time. If you do withdraw from this study, it will not affect your relationship with this unit, the services it may provide to you, or the University of Kansas. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study is to assess the possible benefit of using modified video games to provide social studies enrichment. PROCEDURES You will be asked to complete a 10 minute exam regarding the Revolutionary War. Following this exam you will either receive a lecture regarding the Revolutionary War or play a modified video game regarding the Revolutionary War. Following this, you will retake the 10 minute exam. Approximately 1 week later, you will take the same exam again. The exams will be used only by the researcher to determine the benefits of different teaching approaches using commercial video games. The completed exams will be stored on a secure cabinet. Only the researcher has the key for this cabinet. RISKS There are no risks to taking this survey. Results will not impact your grade or standing in the University. The survey takes only 5 minutes. BENEFITS The study will benefit all of the students in CT by allowing the researcher to refine his teaching methods. Also, the teaching profession as a whole will benefit by the sharing of best practices. PAYMENT TO PARTICIPANTS There are no payments associated with this study. This study is strictly voluntary and survey takers will not receive payment from the researcher. PARTICIPANT CONFIDENTIALITY Your name will not be associated in any way with the information collected about you or with the research findings from this study. The researcher(s) will use a study number or a pseudonym instead of your name. The researchers will not share information about you unless required by law or unless you give written permission. Permission granted on this date to use and disclose your information remains in effect indefinitely. By signing this form you give permission for the use and disclosure of your information for purposes of this study at any time in the future. REFUSAL TO SIGN CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION You are not required to sign this Consent and Authorization form and you may refuse to do so without affecting your right to any services you are receiving or may receive from the University of Kansas or to participate in any programs or events of the University of Kansas. However, if you refuse to sign, you cannot participate in this study. CANCELLING THIS CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION You may withdraw your consent to participate in this study at any time. You also have the right to cancel your permission to use and disclose information collected about you, in writing, at any time, by sending your written request to: If you cancel permission to use your information, the researchers will stop collecting additional information about you. However, the research team may use and disclose information that was gathered before they received your cancellation, as described above. QUESTIONS ABOUT PARTICIPATION Questions about procedures should be directed to the researcher(s) listed above. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, you may call (785) 864-7429 or (785) 864-7385 or write the Human Subjects Committee Lawrence Campus (HSCL), University of Kansas, 2385 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7563, email dhann@ku.edu or mdenning@ku.edu. KEEP THIS SECTION FOR YOUR RECORDS. IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE TEAR OFF THE FOLLOWING SECTION AND RETURN IT TO THE RESEARCHER(S). - The Impact of Information Delivery Systems Within Modified Video Games on Student Retention of Historical Knowledge (Project/Study Title) HSCL #___17103__ __(Provided by HSCL office)__ __ PARTICIPANT CERTIFICATION: If you agree to participate in this study please sign where indicated, then tear off this section and return it to the investigator(s). Keep the consent information for your records. I have read this Consent and Authorization form. I have had the opportunity to ask, and I have received answers to, any questions I had regarding the study and the use and disclosure of information about me for the study. I agree to take part in this study as a research participant. By my signature I affirm that I am at least 18 years old and that I have received a copy of this Consent and Authorization form. ___ _ Type/Print Participant's Name Date _
 * The use of Modified Video Games as Enrichment Tools **