Analyzing themes of open-response survey questions

@delawrence one idea could indeed be to identify some overall topics and then let ChatGPT summarise them. The current detected topics might not differentiate enough. You could also try to automate the process if you want to try several clusterings (Knime + ChatGPT - #4 by roberto_cadili).

This is what it says about Topic 3:


Based on the statements provided, it seems like the most common topics that emerge are:

  • More breaks/socializing opportunities: Many students expressed a desire for more time to socialize and take breaks throughout the day, such as longer lunch breaks, snack breaks, recess, and flex blocks. Some students also mentioned the importance of having time to relax and run outside.
  • Improved schedule structure: Students also mentioned various ways they would like the schedule to be structured differently, such as having a more balanced workload, having shorter classes or fewer classes per day, having a separate time for homework, or having a flexible block that never drops.
  • Access to phones: Several students mentioned wanting more access to their phones during the day, either during designated break times or throughout the day.
  • Other miscellaneous wishes: A few students mentioned more artistic opportunities, mixing up the teams more, and only having one English class.

Overall, it seems like students are hoping for a more flexible and balanced schedule that allows for breaks, socializing, and access to phones while still maintaining an academic focus.

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