Calling all middle and high school online writing teachers!
We are posting this for Kristine Pytash and Jennifer Nigh of Kent State University who are conducting a study of online writing teachers. Please share this out with your networks.
Two Kent State University researchers are currently searching for potential participants for a research project, “Understanding the Perspectives of Online Writing Teachers: A Quantitative Survey Study.” The purpose of this study is to better understand middle and high-school online teachers’ perspectives in respect to the teaching of writing. If you have knowledge of any middle or high-school teachers or administrators that may be willing to participate in our study, please forward this information and the attached consent form to them.Access the SurveyParticipation in this study will include the completion of an online, anonymous survey that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The results of this survey will have no identifying information and participation is completely voluntary. A consent form is attached with further detail regarding the study. By completing the survey a participant is agreeing to the terms of the study.If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study, please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Nigh at jnigh@kent.edu. Thank you very much for your time and your consideration.
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