Group+C+Module+6

=--- SurveyMonkey --- = = = = = ====Our group explored SurveyMonkey, a free online survey tool available at **[|www.surveymonkey.com] **.==== ===**Please** [|click here to take our sample survey]  ===

 Description of the Tool/Service

 * Free service (a bit limited). An upgraded service is available for a fee.
 * Templates of sample surveys available to use or adapt as needed.
 * Multiple question formats available:
 * Options for collecting responses include emailing participants a link or embedding the survey into your web page.
 * Once participants have responded to the survey, options are available for analyzing the survey results.
 * Website explains service thoroughly.
 * Contains a help section and video tutorials to introduce the service.

**__Educational Examples or Potential Educational Uses__**
Some of the potential uses for Survey Monkey in education include:
 * 1) Give to students as a pretest to guide instruction.
 * 2) Use as an anticipation guide to build background knowledge.
 * 3) Gain feedback from parents and students about various classroom/school activities.
 * 4) Survey parents for potential schedule options on parent meeting night.
 * 5) After a period researching online in the computer lab, students use this to give feedback to the teacher on their progress on the project.
 * 6) Use for Classroom Assessment Techniques, such as collecting information on students' "[|muddiest points]."

**__How To Get Started__**

 * 1) Create an account.
 * 2) Read information about creating surveys.
 * 3) Click "Create Surveys."
 * 4) Design the look of survey.
 * 5) Add questions and choices.
 * 6) Save survey.
 * 7) Collect responses.
 * 8) Analyze your results.