Discourse analysis examines language within social contexts. Rather than solely looking at grammar or sentences, it aims to relate language with wider real-life situations to gain insights that helps to make sense of the bigger picture. It is both a field of study and a qualitative research methodology. The following are some ways that discourse analysis can be used with respect to educational technology. * **Analyse the discourse produced within online learning environments** * Educational technology is often a medium of discourse; for example forums, google docs, reddit forums, zoom and WhatsApp group chats for a course/group project. * It can give us insight into the power dynamics of online spaces, such as who who is being ignored, what is deemed valuable through upvotes, and does it empower or hinder socially anxious students. * **Analyse how educational technology changes in-person discourse** * What are the social dynamics within this classroom? How does introducing this technology change the way that people interact? * **How do policymakers, tech CEOs, teachers and parents, talk about the role of technology in education?** * It can be used to uncover common themes, narratives or agendas. For example, technology may be seen as a 'savior' that can free people? --- TODO * cite pieces of work and give more interesting examples that people have found * talk about foucault * talk about chomsky (and how discourse analysis rose out of its opposition) * talk about specific methods