Task 3-Research-Lochan Bhattarai

Task 3.
Qualitative Data Collection
Semi-Structured Interview
A semi-structured interview is a data collection method that relies on asking questions within a predetermined
thematic framework. However, the questions are not set in order or in phrasing. In research, semi-structured
interviews are often qualitative in nature. They are generally used as an exploratory tool in marketing, social
science, survey methodology, and other research fields. They are also common in field research with many
interviewers, giving everyone the same theoretical framework, but allowing them to investigate different facets
of the research questions. Semi-structured interviews are a mix of structured and unstructured interviews.
While a few questions are predetermined, the others aren’t planned.
Research Questions
How do students view the impact of digital learning tools on their education and learning results?
Title: Student Perception of Digital Learning Tools and its effectiveness
Lochan Bhattarai
1. Interviewer Name
2. Interviewee Name
3. Interview Date (dd/mm/yyyy) | | |/| | |/| | | | |

4. Participant agrees for interview to be digitally Yes..........................................................
Recorded No...........................................................
5. Time Interview Began (hhmm-24hr clock) | | | | |
6. Time Interview Ended (hhmm-24hr clock) | | | | |
7. Place
SECTION A: Information about this study
 Hello, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me today. My name is
Lochan Bhattarai, and I am a master’s degree student at University of Vaasa. Is now still a good
time to talk?
 Before I begin, I’d like to tell you more about the research I’m doing and what I will do with
the information you tell me.
 My study aims to explore students' opinions and insights on how well digital learning tools
contribute to improving their overall educational experience and academic performance.
 As described in the informational sheet provided to you earlier, participating in this
interview is voluntary. You can choose not to answer a question or you can stop the
interview at any time.
 We do not think there will be any personal risks or benefits from the interview today.
However, there is a risk of loss of confidentiality as with any study of this nature.
 With your permission, I would like to audio-record the interview. The audio-
recording will be stored on a secure server and destroyed after the findings of this
research are published.
 If you do not want the interview audio recorded, I will take detailed notes
throughout the interview instead.
 The interview will take roughly 1 hours.
 Do you have any questions for me at this point? Information about who to contact if
you have questions about the study after our time today can be found in the
informational sheet.
If respondents answer yes to the questions, then I would proceed. Ok, let’s get started!
SECTION B: Experience of Using digital learning tools
I would like to begin our discussion by getting a sense of your experience in digital learning tools.
1. Can you describe the 1-2 digital learning tools that you used most?
2. Can you tell me about your experience with digital learning tools in your education?
3. In what ways do you believe e-learning has impacted your academic performance and
outcomes compared to traditional learning methods?
SECTION C: In-depth questions regarding e-learning
Now I’d like to ask more questions regarding the benefits of digital learning tools and its effects
on your education.
4. Which digital learning tools have you found most helpful in your studies? Why?
5. How do you feel these tools have impacted your learning outcomes?
6. Can you describe any challenges you’ve experienced when using digital learning tools?
7. Which features of e-learning platforms do you find most beneficial or engaging?
8. In what ways do you think digital learning tools personalize your educational experience?
9. How do you manage your time and stay organized when taking courses through e-learning?
SECTION D: Comparative Questions with traditional Learning
Now, I’d like to explore the use of digital learning tools in comparison to traditional learning.
10. How would you compare your experience with traditional learning methods to digital
learning?
11. In your opinion, what advantages do digital learning tools offer conventional classroom
instructions?
SECTION E: Future -oriented questions regarding e-learning
Now, I’d like to analyze the future prospect of digital learning tools.
12. What improvements or additional features would you like to see in digital learning tools?
13. How do you see digital learning helps you in future studies or job?
SECTION F: Clarification and link to theory in e-learning
Now, I’d like to discuss clarification and link the theory as you described.
14. As you mentioned Edmodo and describe how this digital learning platform connects your
teachers and your classmates which will be beneficial or not in your study?
15. Can you describe the experience of using Socrative’s interactive quizzes or games and its impacts
to improve your results?
16. How has the use of multimedia presentations like those created with Projeqt impacted your
understanding of complex topics?
That’s the end of the questions that I have for you today. Do you have any final thoughts or
questions that you’d like to ask about this study?
I want to sincerely thank you for your time and for the helpful information that you provided.
I will use all this information you provided very confidentially and used for academic purposes. If you
need the results of my study I can email you also I would inform that I will not use your e-mail
address in my study for your privacy.
If you want to contact me or my organizations for this study you can email me on
[email protected]

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Task 3.

Qualitative Data Collection

Title: Student Perception of Digital Learning Tools and its effectiveness

3. Interview Date (dd/mm/yyyy) | | |/| | |/| | | | |

6. Time Interview Ended (hhmm-24hr clock) | | | | |

SECTION A: Information about this study

 The interview will take roughly 1 hours.

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