Table 8.
“Why do you comment on other educators’ Instagram posts?” (n=705).
| Category | Code | Definition | Example | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Responding to content or ideas | Like/agree with content/ideas | Participant indicates they comment to show that they like or agree with the ideas or content shared in a post. | “I typically only comment if something REALLY strikes a chord with me. That may be something that’s inspirational or a saying that really resonates with me.” | 211 | |
| Ask questions | Participant indicates they comment to ask questions about the ideas or content shared in a post. | “To ask questions such as where can I buy that item or how can use that resource with my class.” | 188 | ||
| Offer advice, feedback | Participant indicates they comment to offer advice or feedback related to the ideas or content shared in a post. | “Share ideas or things that have worked for me in similar situations.” | 161 | ||
| Dialogue | Participant indicates they comment to engage in dialogue on the basis of the ideas or content shared in a post. | “To start a conversation.” | 88 | ||
| Building relationships or community | Offer affective support | Participant indicates they comment to offer affective support to the individual who made the post. | “Sometimes just if they seem to be down and I feel they could use some love. Teaching is mentally taxing.” | 308 | |
| Foster collaboration, community, networking | Participant indicates they comment for purposes associated with networking, collaboration, or community building. | “Commenting helps build community and it helps me to feel connected to other educators even though I am the only moderate to severe special needs teacher at my school.” | 256 | ||
| Teacherpreneurship activities | Amplify content/ideas | Participant indicates they comment to increase the visibility of the content or ideas shared in a post. | “I am involved in ‘comment pods’ which we do to help increase each other’s engagement on Instagram and to get more views.” | 52 | |
| Participate in contests/giveaways | Participant indicates they comment to take part in contests or giveaways that require a comment to enter. | “To win giveaways.” | 43 | ||
Note: Responses to this item could receive multiple codes.