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Online Survey Applications. Using SurveyMonkey in Support of the S3TAIR Project,. Dr. Wilma Jozwiak, NYS SPDG (S3TAIR Project) Coordinator Wjozwiak@gw.neric.org. Online Survey Advantages. Design functionalities for decreased completion time (skip logic) Improved return rate
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Online Survey Applications Using SurveyMonkey in Support of the S3TAIR Project, Dr. Wilma Jozwiak, NYS SPDG (S3TAIR Project) Coordinator Wjozwiak@gw.neric.org
Online Survey Advantages • Design functionalities for decreased completion time (skip logic) • Improved return rate • Automated simple data analyses and display • Ease of information sharing within Project • Significant savings in duplication and mailing costs
Specific SurveyMonkey Advantages • Inexpensive ($200 annually for a professional subscription) • Many features • Good documentation • Excellent and timely tech support • Did I mention, cheap?
Disadvantages of Online Surveys • Although security has not been a problem, for some even this simple technology is a barrier • Older computers and bad power supplies • have interrupted survey completion in a few cases • It’s almost too easy to develop – there is a risk of survey overload
Dealing with the Disadvantages • Always offer a paper alternative (SM produces an Adobe version, but skip logic is lost) • Be ready to talk respondents through the process • Always keep the respondent in mind – consider survey use Project-wide to avoid overkill
How We’ve Used SM • Collecting additional information from effective practice nominees • Capturing feedback from nominees about the site visit process • Capturing current status of inclusive practices in NYS higher education institutions with teacher preparation programs
Other Possible Uses • Effort reporting • Quick probes for decision making • The sky’s the limit!