Conducting Qualitative Research That Includes Online Spaces: An Interactive Course

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course is designed for those familiar with qualitative methods--from graduate students to advanced researchers--and aims to explore contemporary data collection and triangulation in online spaces. Course objectives include collecting and analyzing data from digital sources, such as videogame-related texts, blogs, social networking sites, and instant messages. In a hands-on workshop setting, we will examine how qualitative research methodologies can inform our understanding of learning in formal and informal online spaces, which include in-school and out-of-school environments.

Participants should have computer and Internet proficiency and general knowledge of qualitative inquiry. Participants should bring their own laptop for activities and will be asked to establish free accounts with data and social networking and management sites/programs.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructors

• Sandra Schamroth Abrams, Saint John's University

• Hannah R Gerber, Sam Houston State University

• Jayne C. Lammers, University of Rochester

• Alecia Marie Magnifico, University of New Hampshire

• Jen Scott Curwood, The University of Sydney