Dr Matthew Taylor

  • Rapport through a laptop? Benefits and drawbacks of online interviews

    Rapport through a laptop? Benefits and drawbacks of online interviews

    In this post, two researchers share their reflections on conducting interviews and focus groups online during a global pandemic for a large strategic educational project (CLaS). Both had previously conducted face-to-face interviews, which involved finding a suitable meeting room, printing information statements and consent forms, and making sure their trusty audio recorders were fully charged.…

  • Not another survey! 5 tips for drawing students to your survey

    “Not another survey!” We all live in a survey world and so do students. I can empathise with how students feel. As a recent graduate myself, I recall receiving emails from several institutions and departments wanting my opinion about different things. Heck, I can’t even listen to my favourite tunes by Rita Ora or EDM…

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