Course Information

Digital Tools for Qualitative Research
Graduate Level, 1 hour, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Tuesdays, 9-10:48am (1/4-2/1)
Thursdays, 5-6:48pm (2/10-3/10)
RA 009

Course Description
This is a five-week introductory course on computer technology tools available to assist in collecting, organizing and analyzing data for qualitative research.

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of organizing data locally and externally, using digital notetaking tools, using tools to collaborate online, transcribing audio and video, as well as data analysis tools by exploring all the basic functions in a “hands on” approach. Through guidance, this course will help the researcher understand how these technologies can support their own research or project.

Relationship to other courses/curricula
Students currently enrolled in Ed P&L 800 are encouraged to attend.

Course Objectives
• Introduce students to the basic functions of technologies to assist in collecting, organizing and analyzing data during qualitative research.
• Provide students with the basic skills needed to complete the data analysis component of Ed P&L 967.
• Provide students with the basic skills to utilize computer technologies as they commence their own qualitative data research projects.

Course Requirements and Evaluation
75% required for “Satisfactory” evaluation
1. Attendance 25%
2. Class Participation 25%
3. Assignments 25%
4. Final Exam 25%

Special Needs
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.