During this CIDDL Office Hours session, Cheryl Lemke, President and CEO of the Metiri Group, a consulting firm dedicated to advancing effective uses of technology in education, walked participants through a practical, seven-step workflow for using generative AI to analyze open-ended student and educator responses. The session highlighted how AI can streamline thematic analysis, accelerate reporting, and support evidence-based decision-making, while still relying on human judgment to ensure accuracy and fairness.