PROSPECTIVE AGREEMENT/CONSENT FOR:
Study Title: AI Tools in the Spotlight: Addressing Concerns and Building Trust                                   
Principal Investigator: Lina Kloub, Ph.D lina.kloub@uconn.edu (860) 486-0543
Student Researcher: Vraj Patel, vraj.m.patel@uconn.edu
You are being asked to be a participant in a research study. 
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this survey is to gather insights from faculty members and educators regarding their current use of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings, as well as to understand their concerns and perspectives on the integration of AI in teaching and learning. By collecting this information, we aim to identify both the potential benefits and challenges associated with AI in education, which will help in developing strategies and guidelines to support educators in effectively and ethically incorporating AI into their practices.

What will you have to do if you agree to be in the study?
If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to provide feedback via an anonymous survey about your experiences with AI tools as an educator/faculty member.
• This survey is expected to take approximately 5 minutes to complete. 
• Questions will be in short-answer and/or multiple-choice format.
• Please be assured that participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without any adverse consequences. 
• Your responses will remain confidential as no personal identifiers will be collected. Thank you for considering participating in this study.
Are there any possible risks to you because you are in this study?
If you agree to be in this study, there are no foreseeable risks to you, above those that you experience in your  daily life. However, it is important to note that absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of online surveys. While every effort will be made to protect your privacy, the potential for unauthorized access or disclosure exists.
Are there any possible benefits to you because you are in this study?
There is no direct benefit to you by participating in this study. The results of this study will indirectly benefit the scientific field by adding new information about the topic being studied. 
Will you be paid as a research participant?
There are no costs, and you will not be paid to be in this study.
How will your study information be protected? 
No personal or any other identifiers such as name, email, IP addresses will be collected or stored.
Important Contact Information
Please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Lina Kloub at lina.kloub@uconn.edu or (860) 486-0543 if you have any questions about the study, or if you believe you have experienced harm or injury because of being in this study. 
In addition, for any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the UConn IRB Office at irb@uconn.edu or at (860) 486-8802.
Your participation is voluntary.
Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may decide not to participate at all or, if you start the study, you may withdraw at any time without any penalty. Withdrawal or refusing to participate will not affect your relationship with UConn in any way.
Consent Agreement: 
If you agree to participate in this study, please click the 'I accept' button in the form. By doing so, you confirm that you have read and understood this consent form and willingly agree to participate in the study.