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Student Edtech Focus Group Protocol
Cambridge Public Schools used focus groups to collect data from students around their use and engagement with specific edtech tools. This focus group protocol covers the questions that need to be asked and any needed materials, and includes a...
Focus Group Note-catcher from KIPP MA
In order to effectively and consistently capture notes from the focus groups, KIPP MA created a note-catcher document that contains an introductory script, the questions to be asked, and a notes section for each attendee.
Focus Group Analysis Report
School and district leaders can use this template to share the results from a focus group analysis to a broader audience. This concise template includes sections for detailing stakeholder engagement, key takeaways, implications, and limitations of...
Edtech Focus Group Questions from KIPP MA
KIPP MA created a list of focus group questions for each audience they engaged with, including teachers, leaders, students, and families. The questions were grouped into six different themes, including student outcomes, student agency, digital...
Capturing Teachers’ Thoughts on Technology Usage
Teachers can offer valuable insights on whether devices and tools effectively meet student needs for learning, and therefore should be regularly included in the evaluation process for technology decisions.
How to Run a Focus Group
Focus groups can reveal an abundance of detailed information and insight. A well-planned focus group creates an environment for participants to feel comfortable so that they are willing to share their honest thoughts and perceptions.
Sample Focus Group Script
This sample focus group script can be used to assist you in planning a focus group conversation. Using a script enables you to capture relevant qualitative data and serves as a means to take notes during interviews/focus groups.
Sharon Public Schools’ Focus Group Protocol
Sharon Public Schools created this focus group protocol to solicit stakeholder feedback on critical components of their work with the 2023-24 EdTech Peer Learning Cohort.
Additional Math Instructional Time through a Content Focus Class
Creating an extra 55 hours of math instruction throughout the school year to help students backfill knowledge gaps and review content previously covered.
Try a concept-progress model
Concept-progress strategies involve taking an academic concept and first focusing on large group “concept” instruction, then breaking students into smaller groups for targeted “progress” instruction. Check out Unlocking Time's strategy on leveraging...