A11y in Sci Teacher Interview Study

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. 

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.

Study Details

Purpose

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. 

Eligibility

To participate in this study, you must:

  1. Be teaching in a public high school (including schools for the blind)
  2. Be a science teacher OR a teacher of blind and low-vision students (i.e., TVI)

Time Commitment

  1. Interest form: 5 mins
  2. Interview: 60-90 mins in spring 2025

Benefit

After you participate in the study, you will receive:

  1. $100 gift card
  2. A curated list of technology accessibility resources that are applicable to K-12

Questions

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

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2334693. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.