Chareen Snelson

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Chareen Snelson is a leading scholar in the intersection of qualitative research methods and educational technology, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities of analyzing online video data. Her most-cited work, "Addressing the Challenges of Online Video Analysis in Qualitative Studies: A Worked Example from Computational Thinking Research" (2021), provides a rigorous methodological framework for navigating the complexities of video-based research in digital environments. In this paper, Snelson offers a detailed, worked example from an after-school robotics program emphasizing computational thinking, demonstrating how to systematically code and interpret video data recorded online—a necessity for geographically dispersed or remote learning contexts. This contribution has garnered 10 citations and is widely recognized for bridging a critical gap in qualitative methodology, offering practical solutions for researchers grappling with the nuances of digital video analysis. Snelson’s work is notable for its clarity and applicability, making her a key reference for scholars in education, human-computer interaction, and learning sciences. Her research empowers others to conduct robust, reproducible studies in increasingly online and video-rich settings, solidifying her impact on contemporary qualitative inquiry.