Integrating Methodology and Technology: The Five-Level QDA Method as a Framework for teaching Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
12-1-2021 3:50 PM
End Date
12-1-2021 4:10 PM
Abstract
A continuing challenge in preparing students for qualitative and mixed-methods research is teaching both methodology and the use of digital tools concurrently, to ensure high quality research in a digital environment. The Five-Level QDA® method was developed to address these challenges. It is the only Computer Assisted Qualitative Data AnalysiS (CAQDAS) pedagogy that is specifically designed to span methodologies, digital tools and teaching and learning modes within an adaptable framework for integrating methodology and technology in both in-person and online curricula. The method recognizes that analytic strategies – what you plan to do – are by nature in contrast with software tactics – how you plan to do it. The method makes explicit what experts have learned to do when harnessing CAQDAS-packages for conducting qualitative data analysis: to “translate” between strategies and tactics in a systematic way rather than blending them and thereby weakening the integrity of both. Students and researchers new to the use of digital tools for analysis can take advantage of this method to quickly and efficiently harness the power of software tools for their methodological needs. This presentation describes the genesis and principles of the Five-Level QDA method and presents alternative models based on its principles for designing and implementing curricula that integrates the teaching of methodology and technology
Keywords
CAQDAS, QDAS, Digital Tools, Methodology, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Teaching, Learning
ORCID ID
orcid.org/0000-0002-4614-2165
Integrating Methodology and Technology: The Five-Level QDA Method as a Framework for teaching Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis
A continuing challenge in preparing students for qualitative and mixed-methods research is teaching both methodology and the use of digital tools concurrently, to ensure high quality research in a digital environment. The Five-Level QDA® method was developed to address these challenges. It is the only Computer Assisted Qualitative Data AnalysiS (CAQDAS) pedagogy that is specifically designed to span methodologies, digital tools and teaching and learning modes within an adaptable framework for integrating methodology and technology in both in-person and online curricula. The method recognizes that analytic strategies – what you plan to do – are by nature in contrast with software tactics – how you plan to do it. The method makes explicit what experts have learned to do when harnessing CAQDAS-packages for conducting qualitative data analysis: to “translate” between strategies and tactics in a systematic way rather than blending them and thereby weakening the integrity of both. Students and researchers new to the use of digital tools for analysis can take advantage of this method to quickly and efficiently harness the power of software tools for their methodological needs. This presentation describes the genesis and principles of the Five-Level QDA method and presents alternative models based on its principles for designing and implementing curricula that integrates the teaching of methodology and technology