SurveyMonkey
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SurveyMonkey is an online survey tool for collecting feedback and data from respondents through customisable surveys. Users can create surveys using a simple interface, selecting question types and formatting options, and then distribute them via email, social media, or survey codes. SurveyMonkey features a variety of question types, such as dropdown, multiple choice, or comment box questions, together with many templates ready for use. It offers a limited free version where up to 10 questions can be made and 100 responses collected per survey. SurveyMonkey requires having an account to create and distribute surveys.
Evaluation: SurveyMonkey is a practical tool to create surveys. It can be used to gather feedback from students, assess their knowledge, or plan events. The many templates SurveyMonkey offers allow creating targeted surveys rapidly.
Cost: Free with registration + paid plans available.
Website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
Best practice
Question types and tenses
A tele-collaboration activity
Categories
Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, sleek.
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
English + 16 other languages.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. SurveyMonkey collects various types of personal data such as names or e-mail addresses and usage and device information, together with cookies. It shares data with third parties for the running of the platform and also personalised marketing, from which users can opt out. SurveyMonkey mentions considerable security measures. It also acknowledges users’ right to access, update, and delete their data. SurveyMonkey states compliance with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
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)
To some extent; users can choose from different question types to create their surveys.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Not for the browser-version; yes for the apps.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; Android, iOS.
Other technical requirements