I run interactive, collaborative and

thought provoking workshops.

All workshops are held with a code of conduct to

create a safe and generative space.

 

Qualitative Research for Quantitative Researchers

In this interactive workshop series we will build and strengthen qualitative research skills. Designed for folks with a research background, we'll practice the skills needed to gather and analyze qualitative data. 

Topics include writing interview questions, learning how to conduct interviews, creating a survey, how to analyze qualitative data.  

 

Open Workshops Model



Resources for Open Workshops

I run workshops focused on community building and sharing information openly. Using methods from open science communities, we use collaborative agendas and open facilitation practices to make collaborative online experiences.

Folks have adapted these methods for a wide variety of settings to encourage interaction and engagement. It’s honestly a lot more fun! So far folks have used these methods in online workshops, classrooms, board meetings, focus groups, parties, learning environments and more. We encourage you to tell us how you use open workshops!

Info and resources:

  • ”Online Workshop on Online Workshops” - [Slides]

  • "Online Workshop on Facilitating Open Workshops” [Slides]

  • Schley, Sara, Beth M. Duckles, and Borhane Blili-Hamelin. "Working Open: F2F/Online and Synchronous/Asynchronous Flexibility." Journal of Faculty Development 34. 3 (2020): 94-95. Print.

Talks

I enjoy giving talks to diverse audiences and enjoy looking for new places to share ideas and have better conversations. Let me know if you’d like to have me talk with your group.

  • “Qualitative Research Using Open Tools”, CSV,conf,v4 with Vicky Rampin (nee Steeves), 2019

  • "Why Women Don't Like Social VR" PDX Women in Technology, 2017

  • “Social Science Insights for Startups” Innovate and Advocate” A PDX Startup Week Summit, 2017

  • "Ethnography for Everyone" Bend Design, 2016

  • “The Practice of Measuring,” Measuring the Impact of Workshops, Software Sustainability Institute, Oxford e-Research Centre, 2016

University Teaching

I’ve taught courses in sociology, environmental policy, field research methods and the theory and research on nonprofit organizations to undergraduate and graduate students.

I have also given campus talks at Portland State University, Carroll College, Susquehanna University, George Mason University, Gettysburg College and Bucknell University.