  We propose a novel application of Social Network Analysis (SNA) using
classroom video data as a means of quantitatively and visually exploring the
collaborations between students. The context for our study was a summer program
that works with first generation students and deaf/hard-of-hearing students to
engage in authentic science practice and develop a supportive community. We
applied SNA to data from one activity during the two-week program to test our
approach and as a means to begin to assess whether the goals of the program are
being met. We used SNA to identify groups that were interacting in unexpected
ways and then to highlight how individuals were contributing to the overall
group behavior. We plan to expand our new use of SNA to video data on a larger
scale.
