Free Participant Information Sheet Template
Participant Information Sheet
Study Title: Understanding the Impact of Virtual Reality on Learning Engagement
Researcher(s):
Dr. [Your Name]
Department of Psychology, [Your Company Name]
Email: [Your Email]
Phone: +123 456 789
Institution:
Future University, Department of Psychology
123 Innovation Avenue, Tech City, Futureland 2050
Study Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to explore how the use of virtual reality (VR) affects student engagement and learning outcomes in educational settings. You are being invited to participate because you are a university student who has used VR technology for learning purposes.
What will you be asked to do?
If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to:
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Participate in a 30-minute virtual reality session where you will engage with educational content in a VR environment.
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Complete a brief questionnaire (approximately 15 minutes) after the session to provide feedback on your experience and level of engagement.
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Attend a follow-up interview (approximately 30 minutes) to discuss your thoughts and perceptions of VR-based learning.
The total time commitment for the study will be approximately 1.5 hours.
Possible Risks or Discomforts:
There are minimal risks involved, but some participants may experience slight discomfort such as eye strain, motion sickness, or dizziness due to prolonged use of the VR headset. Should you feel unwell during the study, you can take breaks or withdraw from the study without any penalties.
Possible Benefits:
While there may be no direct benefits to you, your participation will help us better understand the effectiveness of VR in enhancing learning engagement. This research may contribute to future improvements in educational technology and methods.
Confidentiality:
All information you provide will be kept confidential and stored securely on encrypted servers. Your identity will not be disclosed, and your responses will be anonymized for analysis. Only the research team will have access to the data, and it will be used exclusively for this study. The data will be stored for 10 years, after which it will be securely destroyed.
Voluntary Participation:
Your participation is entirely voluntary. You are free to refuse participation or withdraw from the study at any point, with no negative consequences or loss of benefits.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or require further information about this study, please contact Dr. [Your Name] at the details listed above.
Ethical Approval:
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Future University Ethics Committee, reference number: FU-2050-Ethics-001.
