Virtual Data Collection and Integrity in Digital Qualitative Research
Apr 22, 2025 — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series entitled “Virtual Data Collection and Integrity in Digital Qualitative Research” with Tya Collins and Ijeoma Aboaja. Register for this event happening on April 22, 2025 at 12 PM.
Description
This talk aims to equip researchers with the knowledge to navigate the digital landscape effectively, ensuring robust and credible research outcomes. It explores the complexities of virtual data collection in qualitative research, focusing on the critical stages of recruitment, setting up meetings, and conducting interviews. The shift to digital methodologies has opened new avenues for reaching diverse populations but also presents unique challenges. Key issues include ensuring the integrity of data and dealing with fraudulent responses. Through a detailed examination of practical strategies and real world examples, we will discuss best practices for maintaining the quality and reliability of qualitative data collected online. We will also address ethical considerations and technological tools that can enhance the research process.
Tya Collins
Professor, University of Ottawa
Tya Collins is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. With over two decades of experience in teaching and administration, her interdisciplinary research draws from education, sociology, critical youth studies, Black studies, and disability studies. Her recent work examines Black student trajectories through inclusive and special education, their experiences in STEM, postsecondary outcomes, and the institutional practices and policies that shape these pathways. She also engages in metaresearch on educational equity, analyzing the relationships between methodologies, frameworks, policies, and marginalized students’ experiences to inform meaningful progress.
Ijeoma Aboaja
Doctoral candidate, University of Ottawa
Ijeoma Aboaja is a third-year doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa. Her research interest stems from over 6 years of teaching and about 3 years of administration experiences at the elementary school level. She is interested in the efficient use of educational technologies for teaching in elementary schools, and the educational experiences of Black students in Canada. Her current research is focused on the use of learning management systems to improve teaching in emerging nations. She is the current CUPE Steward for the Faculty of Education.