Crowd Signal
Principal function(s): Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makersWhole classVocabularyGrammarTeacherYou Supply
Crowd Signal is a tool to create create polls, surveys, and quizzes. Users can create and customise them by selecting different question types, adding options, and designing the layout. The quizzes can then be shared on websites or social media and distributed via email. Creators can also visualise the results collected on multiple devices using the free Crowd Signal app. Crowd Signal offers a limited free version and requires having an account for use. It was developed by Automattic, the same company behind WordPress.com and WooCommerce.
Evaluation: Crowd Signal is a practical tool to create quizzes or surveys. Teachers can configure Crowd Signal by, for example, setting a passing score and deciding whether respondents get to see their scores. Through quizzes and surveys, they can test their students’ skills in grammar or vocabulary. The free account is adequate for making quizzes and surveys with up to 200 responses per month.
Cost: Free limited version with registration + paid plans available.
Website: https://crowdsignal.com/
Categories
Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, user-friendly.
Time efficiency
Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s)
The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Over 12 languages.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
High. Crowd Signal collects user information and shares it with third parties only for operational purposes. Therefore, it does not sell or share user data for marketing reasons. There is no advertising on the Crowdsignal website. Its privacy policy elaborates on security measures, which seem reasonable. It complies with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes.
Tailorability (If so, how?)
Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Medium; users can create polls according to their needs.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements