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Enhancing STEM Education: Insights from Doane University’s Open Learning Academy

Tonight I watched the Quality Matters (QM) session titled “Ensuring Quality in STEM and Beyond: inside Doane University’s Open Learning Academy.” Jim Snyder from QM introduced the session and shared QM resources including free resources and events. Dr. Catlin Runne-Janczy, the Chief Academic Officer with Science Interactive introduced the speakers: Dr. Andrea Holmes and Erin […]
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Effective Qualitative Coding Strategies Using AI

Tonight I watched the Delve video “Intro to Qualitative Data Analysis using AI Tools.” The video narrator stressed that there isn’t one way to “do” qualitative coding. They defined qualitative coding as “a process of taking unstructured data and systematically categorizing excerpts in order to find themes and patterns for analysis.” Qualitative coding is deeply […]
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Understanding Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Research

Tonight I watched the Delve video on “Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Research.” They defined discourse analysis as the study of language in context. The video noted that we adapt our language in different contexts. Thus, discourse analysis examines the words we choose. Some questions that discourse analysis may ask include how can language promote social […]
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Semi-Structured Interviews: Benefits and Best Practices

I want to know more about semi-structured interviews. This Delve video titled “Semi Structured Interviews | Step by Step Explanation” helped. They defined semi-structured interviews as “a research methodology where you plan a discussion guide ahead of time, but allow yourself to probe deeper or ask follow up questions that weren’t scripted.” Therefore, semi-structured interviews […]
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Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Data

Tonight I watched a Delve video on Qualitative Data. The title of the video is “Qualitative Data Explained | Comparison to Quantitative Data | Data Examples | How to Analyze.” Qualitative data can provide information that quantitative data can’t. The video described qualitative data as “descriptive: depicts qualities, characteristics, etc.” while quantitative data is “numerical: […]
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Steps to Effective Thematic Analysis for Researchers

Tonight I watched the Delve video on thematic analysis. They defined thematic analysis as a process that involves delving through a data set, identifying patterns, systematically coding, deriving themes, and creating a narrative.” The Delve video focused on the thematic analysis approach proposed by Braun and Clarke. The first step is to familiarize yourself with […]
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Understanding Narrative Analysis

Tonight, I watched another Delve video: “Narrative Analysis Explained in Simple Terms.” This one focused on narrative analysis, defined as “the process that researchers use to understand how research participants construct story and narrative from their own experiences.” The narrator noted that there is a “dual layer of interpretation” in narrative analysis because the research […]
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