Sumdog User Research Panel
At Sumdog, we want to make a resource that really works for you and your pupils. We work with teachers and students across the globe to understand needs and create tools that solve your problems - but first, we need your help!
What are the benefits?
Influence the Future
Shape the future of Sumdog by sharing your insights and feedback
Exclusive Early Access
Give your class a first look at new features before they’re released
Expert Guidance
Learn tips and tricks from Sumdog specialists to get the most from your subscription
Direct Connection
Share your ideas directly with the Product Development team and ensure your voice is heard
Special Participation Opportunities
Take part in unique research projects that help shape Sumdog’s direction
Thank‑You Rewards
For special projects you may receive appreciation gifts, such as e‑gift cards or Sumdog goodies
What will I be asked to do?
Each project is different, but here's an example of some of the kinds of research we may need your help with:
- Take part in a discussion with a member of the Sumdog Product team, either over a video call or in-person (a typical session would last around 30 minutes)
- Interact with prototypes
- Complete short surveys
- Try out an upcoming feature with your class before it's released
Help improve Sumdog
Join our Sumdog User Research Panel* and share feedback to help improve Sumdog for teachers and students around the world.
Each research study is different. When we invite you to take part, we'll tell you all the details, so you can decide if you'd like to participate.
*To join the panel you must be over 21 years of age.
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FAQs
If you need any help or can't find the answer to your question here, please email our Product Manager at chris.newth-west@sumdog.com
We're not just looking for teachers who love Sumdog or even use Sumdog frequently. Any teacher can sign up, and once we find a study you can help with, we'll reach out.
The time commitment can vary from a 5 minute survey to a 30 minute discussion but we’ll always let you know the time commitment when reaching out via email.
This will vary depending on the projects we have coming up, but we will only reach out when there is a study we think you may be interested in. Typically you’ll hear from us a few times a year, up to once a month.
You don't have to take part if you're contacted about a study. There are no obligations and it’s entirely up to you if you choose to sign up.
No; thanks to online calls, you can participate from anywhere.
The information you provide will only be used to match you with suitable studies and won’t be shared or sold to external parties. See our privacy policy for more detail.
We work at Sumdog and are a team of Researchers, Product Managers and Designers who ask questions to understand what teachers need and want from an educational platform. We work with developers and other technologists to make sure we build a product that our users want to use and is valuable to them.
User Research is the discipline that allows us to understand the characteristics, needs and behaviours of our intended users. We want to work with you directly so we can identify opportunities for new features, evaluate designs and understand how Sumdog is experienced.
We'll be sad to see you go, but yes, you can leave any time. To leave the group, please contact chris.newth-west@sumdog.com and request to be removed from our list.