1. Web Questionnaire – Online Consent form
Principal Investigators: Paula Wilson, Tamara Kelly, Department of Biology, York University.
Overview/purpose of survey: The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of technology-enhanced
courses in Biology. This questionnaire will explore student opinions of the online resources and classroom
technology in BIOL1000. We wish to use the information to improve the student learning experience.
Risks/benefits: The study involves no physical or mental risks to you as a participant. You will receive no direct
benefit from the study. Indirectly, the research will benefit other students, and future students at York University,
by helping us to determine satisfaction and ways to improve the student laboratory experience.
Participation in this survey is voluntary; refusal to participate will involve no penalty. Each participant is free to
withdraw consent and discontinue participation in this survey at any time without prejudice.
Confidentiality: Your responses to the questions in this questionnaire will be kept confidential and anonymous.
Data will only be reported in aggregate; no individual responses will be reported.
Contact for information about the survey: If you have any questions, or desire further information with respect to
this study, you may contact the Principal Investigator:
Dr. Wilson (pjwilson@yorku.ca).
This research is being conducted within the context of York University’s Senate policy on research ethics. If you
have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Sr. Manager & Policy Advisor for the Office of
Research Ethics, 5th Floor, Research Tower, York University (telephone 416-736-5914 or e-mail: ore@yorku.ca).