SurveyMonkey

Description: SurveyMonkey is a web-based survey tool to poll responses from whomever is invited or has access to the survey link.  Responses are then viewed in a spreadsheet format.

Why should faculty use it?

SurveyMonkey is a good tool for faculty looking to quickly survey their departmental team members or students and get opinions or choices regarding projects, assignments, etc.

How faculty access software: SurveyMonkey 

User Guides: SurveyMonkey Help Center

Accessibility: SurveyMonkey and Section 508 Compliance

Google Forms

Description: Google Forms allows anyone with a Google account to create an easy to use web form/survey, tie it to a spreadsheet where you can track results and post to the web (if desired).  It is a valuable tool to collect votes, conduct surveys, or gather poll data into a spreadsheet.

Why should faculty use it?

• Google Forms is a good tool for faculty looking to quickly survey their departmental team members or students and get opinions or choices regarding projects, assignments, etc.
• Only the creator of the form needs an account, others can modify and edit (in real time) without having a Google account
• There are no limits to questions and responses (unlike the free version of SurveyMonkey)

• Create a Google account if you don't have one and sign in 
• Select the Google Apps (9 squares at top right) and select Forms, or go to forms.google.com

User Guides: How to use Google Forms

Accessibility: Google Forms Accessibility Conformance Report

Doodle Poll

Description: Doodle is a web-based meeting scheduling tool to allow invited guests to indicate to the meeting host their availability amongst various dates and times.

Why should faculty use it?

• Doodle is ideal for faculty to quickly schedule a meeting without having to track down everyone's availability.  Doodle is also idea for faculty to quickly schedule an impromptu session, class, or meeting with their students.

How faculty access software: Visit Doodle and create an account, or login using a Google, Apple, Microsoft or Facebook 

User Guides: Help and Learning

Accessibility: Doodle still does not have an accessibility statement as of 02/01/2023.

Microsoft Forms

Description: Microsoft Forms is an online survey creator, part of Office 365. Forms allows users to create surveys and quizzes with automatic marking. The data can be exported into Microsoft Excel.

Why should faculty use it?

• Microsoft Forms is a good tool for faculty looking to quickly survey their departmental team members or students and get opinions or choices regarding projects, assignments, etc.
• Only the creator of the form needs an account

How faculty access software: Visit Microsoft Forms and log in using your Tri-C credentials

User Guides: Help and Support

Accessibility: Accessibility Support for Microsoft Forms