1. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Finding themes in words: Analyzing Qualitative Data Dr. Patricia Brady, Director Illinois New Teacher Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

2. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative 90 % of the world’s data was generated over the last two years Dragland, A. (May 22, 2013). Big Data, for Better or Worse. Science Daily, downloaded from www.sciencedaily.com World’s data will grow by 50x in the next decade Mearian, L. (June 28, 2011). World’s data will grow by 50x in next decade, IDC study predicts. Computerworld, downloaded from www.computerworld.com

3. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Overview 1.Introductions 2.Overview of research process 3.Analyzing qualitative data: introductory activity 4.Analyzing qualitative data: activity #2 5.Small-group feedback on your own data

4. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Introductions Name District / organization Role What data do YOU have to analyze?

5. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Basic steps of an evaluation project Identify the problem Create research questions Plan steps Collect data Analyze data Present data / write report

6. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Types of research Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods –Surveys –Interviews –Classroom observations –Documents Identify the problem Create research questions Plan stepsCollect data

7. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Analyzing qualitative data Finding themes Coding Analyzing / interpreting Identify the problem Create research questions Plan stepsCollect data Analyze data

8. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Qualitative data analysis activity #1 What are 4 essential qualities of a successful new teacher? Write each on a separate sticky note

9. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Coding data … is easy! –Or, “is not intimidating” Forming themes Making sense

10. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Qualitative data analysis activity #2 Look for themes Note information that falls under the themes –Highlight; cut & paste; sticky notes; or ? Check: search for discrepant information

11. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Other thoughts Disaggregation Triangulation Interpretation

12. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Your own research Find a new partner Share some context about your program and your role Discuss the issues in your program Plan what impacts you will investigate Formulate a research question and research strategies

13. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Creating an action plan Action steps Completion date Person responsible Other information

14. College of Education University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ 217-244-7389http://intc.education.illinois.edu/ Illinois New Teacher Collaborative Contact information Program Impact Evaluation Workbook Free download from intc.education.illinois.edu Dr. Patricia Brady, Director 217.244.7376; pbrady@illinois.edu