This is a request to evaluate an
interactive multimedia module developed by ArchieMD. This
evaluation seeks to determine whether the multimedia module Archie
MD: The Science of Drugs (1) Increases students' knowledge in brain
and heart biology and the effects drugs have on the body (2)
Increases positive attitudes towards science education for high
school students (3) Reinforce or instill negative attitudes towards
substance abuse. In order to test the effectiveness of the
interactive multimedia module, data will be collected in the form
of pre and post test surveys from 10th and 11th grade high school
students utilizing the developed module. The findings will provide
valuable information regarding information pertaining to the use of
interactive multimedia educational modules in high school science
classrooms and their ability to increase knowledge and change
attitudes and perceptions.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.