As part of a doctoral research study with the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa, teachers in Ontario are invited to participate in this study on their experiences with misinformation and disinformation in the classroom. Participants will be compensated for participating in this study. All participation is voluntary and participants’ identities and personal information will remain confidential and anonymous. Eligible participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Participating in this study involves:
- Completing a questionnaire about your experiences with misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
- Sharing 1-2 ‘artifacts’ via email (e.g., lesson plans, favourite resources, or other materials related to the topic)
- Taking part in a 60-minute individual online interview with the principal investigator, Frank Ventrella, to discuss your experiences with misinformation and disinformation in the classroom
Who is eligible to participate?
- You must be a teacher of at least one the following grade levels and subject areas within an Ontario anglophone school:
- Grades 7-9 Language Arts and/or English courses
- Grades 7-12 History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Law, and/or Economics courses
- Grades 7-12 Science, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics courses
- You must have taught at least one of the above-mentioned courses at the described grade levels within the last two academic years
- You must be able and willing to participate in this study in the English language
If you are interested in participating in this study, please complete the following questionnaire by clicking the link below, or contact the principal investigator (Frank Ventrella) at fvent061@uottawa.ca. To maintain confidentiality, please use a personal email address.
Recruitment Questionnaire Link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/KZ375ZS
