Creating an Online Survey - Easy Breezy

For years, I have taken numerous online surveys, but had no idea how easy they were to create. We currently use Survey Monkey at work to have participants completed end of course surveys. Last night I downloaded the free version of Survey Monkey and learned how to create my own online surveys. That was such an easy process. In two clicks I was logged on with my Google account and very easily created samples. It allows you to have the URL address and the embed code to easily add to a website.

For our class, we are to create a survey and then collaborate with our classmates to review and tabulate our replys. The free version has basic features, limit is 10 questions, but has many uses. Immediately, I recognized that I have employee needs that I can use this to resolve. Our field offices have been asking for learning tools that they can use to check back with employees and have asked me for short quizzes they could give. They want something to keep a new hire busy when the lines snake around the store and they are not able to actually perform transactions for the customers. Our organization already subscribes to the upgrade version, so it makes sense that with no additional cost I could create short quizzes and worksheets to supplement other training documents that I envision for field tools. It was a method of delivery that I had not considered, but makes sense. In addition, once created the training tool could be available to new hires and existing employees for additional or followup training when the need arises. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SDF688Q


This morning, I tried another test survey to see if I could embed the code in my website. I am not a "techie" by nature so embedding code is truly an amazing act. It worked with ease and I am excited how simple the process was. I have envisioned a series of self-help activities and questionnaires to help. This may be a simple and effective tool to use for another application.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBVK7Y3

Have you created an online survey? What worked? What did not work?

Next time, asking the right questions on the survey is very important.

Brooke