Research Study on Implementation of Universal Design for Learning in Online University Courses

[Kim Cunningham]

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Greetings, my name is Mohanna Almohanna, and I am a Ph.D. candidate in Special Education at Texas Tech University. I am writing to recruit students who meet the participant criteria to participate in my research study. My target population is students or individuals with blindness or visual impairment who have taken or are currently taking an online university course using a screen reader program.
 
The main purpose of the study is to investigate how students who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) perceive the implementation and efficacy of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online university coursework.  Another purpose of this study is to find out if UDL is able to meet the needs of all learners who are blind or visually impaired in an online classroom environment. Additionally, the study hopes to contribute to the literature on UDL.
 
The principal investigator of this study and my doctoral advisor is Dr. Rona Pogrund, Professor in the College of Education at Texas Tech University.  As co-investigator, I will be directing all email communications.
 
TTU also has a Board that protects the rights of people who participate in research.  You can ask questions of the Board at 806-742-2064.  You can also mail or email your questions to:

Human Research Protection Program

Administration Building, Room 357
Box 41075 | MS 1075
Lubbock, TX 79409-1075
hr...@ttu.edu
 
The link to the survey study is here for your convenience: 
 
Implementation and Efficacy of Universal Design in Online University Coursework for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
 
Thank you in advance for your attention. I am attaching a letter with a link to the study survey and also an Information Sheet about the study. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or Dr. Pogrund.
 
Sincerely,
Mohanna Almohanna
Ph.D. Candidate in Special Education
Texas Tech University
Phone: 703-870-8052
Email: mohanna....@ttu.edu
 
Rona Pogrund, Ph.D.
Professor
Special Education Program
College of Education
Texas Tech University
(512) 206-9213 (office)
(806) 252-8026 (cell)
Email: rona.p...@ttu.edu