Frontline Tech

Category: Conduct Online Surveys, Polls, and Collect Feedback

Tools you can use to conduct surveys, polls, and gather feedback, including tools you can use in real-time during live meetings/online sessions.

  • Slido

    Description

    Slido is an audience interaction online platform tool for
    meetings big or small, workshops, classrooms, events
    and conferences.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Slido can be used to brainstorm a concept, as an icebreaker, to test knowledge on learning, to create conversations, facilitate a checklist, conduct a reflection, rate satisfaction of a session, etc.
    • Slido is used during webinars for participants to ask questions anonymously. Other participants can vote questions up so session facilitators can choose what is of interest to the group.
    • Slido offers a number of additional ways to use their tools in meetings, conferences, training, classes, and more.
    • Slido can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to create engaging and interactive activities that can be used during live sessions to help inform, teach, and engage with Newcomers.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Slido has a free version as well as various paid levels. The free version allows you to use 3 polls/event for up to 100 participants, with an Unlimited Audience Q&A feature.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Slido is easy to use for participants. They simply need a link provided, which can be done by copying the link into a chat box, or by sharing a QR code. Sli.do is also easy to use for practitioners, once you have become oriented to the tool and how it can be used.

    Slido can be integrated into other tools, such as Teams and Google Slides, or used as a standalone tool outside of presentations.

    Mobile friendly

    Slido is mobile friendly for participants, on any device, without having to download any apps.

    Privacy/security features, including data security and message encryption

    According to Slido “you can secure your event by adjusting its privacy settings. Basic events are visible in the search results and can be accessed by typing in the event code… You can hide your event code from the search suggestions. Only those participants who have the exact code will be able to access the event during the dates of the Slido event.”

    They have a useful overview of their security standards and practices. Note: they “provide organisers of the paid versions of the Slido Services with additional tools & settings to enable their own users to protect their data.”

    Multilingual capabilities

    Slido is multilingual and offers 30+ languages to choose from.

    Additional resources

  • H5P

    Description

    H5P (short for Html-5-Package) helps you to create interactive videos, interactive presentations, quizzes, interactive timelines and more that can be embedded (like a YouTube video) and added to Learning Management Systems and websites.

    H5P content can be shared/downloaded and uploaded to Moodle, Drupal or WordPress and other sites. H5P content can be created within these sites (through plugins), on the H5P.org site, or by using the Lumi desktop app and then uploaded into the sites where the content will be used. According to this article, there are three main areas of benefit relevant to learning activities that come with the integration of H5P: Gamification, Interactive activities, and Accessibility.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • H5P is used extensively by the language side of the sector to integrate activities into online language learning courses.
    • Many H5P curriculum activities can be downloaded on the Tutela.ca site for ESL/LINC Teachers.
    • It allows the integration of audio, video and text and as such is very effective in presentation and practice of different language skills and points.
    • H5P can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to create visual information, as well as engaging and interactive activities that can be used on websites or within LMS’ to help inform, teach, and engage with Newcomers.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    H5P is free to use and create with.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Many H5P content types are accessible. See this table listing the content type, if it’s accessible, and if it’s fully accessible in web browsers (including mobile versions).

    Mobile friendly

    H5P content is responsive and mobile friendly, providing the same experience and ability to interact with content on computers, smartphones and tablets alike.

    Privacy/security features, including data security and message encryption

    H5P has some useful information about data security here, including “If you are using the H5P plugin, it may send anonymized statistical information to us. This data helps us to learn about problems with H5P that will in turn help us to improve the software. It does not contain personal data.”

    Multilingual capabilities

    H5P has some support for different languages, find out more here.

    Additional resources

  • Mentimeter

    Description

    Mentimeter is a tool you can use to add questions, polls, quizzes, slides, images, gifs and more to presentations, webinars, and other live online meetings.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Mentimeter is a commonly used engagement tool in webinars and courses with Newcomers.
    • Mentimeter can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools as a tool to engage with Newcomers visually, brainstorm ideas, capture Newcomer feedback, ideas, insights, suggestions, comprehension, etc.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Mentimeter has a free plan that allows you to create up to 2 question slides and 5 quiz slides. Additional paid plans have more features.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    After a slight learning curve, Mentimeter is easy to use and intuitive to include in your presentations and live sessions.

    Mobile friendly

    It is mobile friendly for participants to use.

    Privacy/security features, including data security and message encryption

    According to the Common Sense Media Privacy Evaluation for Mentimeter, “a small amount of personal information is collected, but it is not sold and it is only collected and stored as is necessary to run the service; behavioral advertising is used. The terms state, in exhaustive detail, exactly what types of security are used, from computer security to human resource security, including encryption; those who use the service are notified in the case of a data breach.”

    You can review Mentimeter’s policies, including privacy and security.

    Multilingual capabilities

    Additional resources

  • Kahoot

    Description

    Kahoot is a free participant-response tool for administering quizzes, facilitating discussions, and collecting survey data. It is a game-based tool you can use in real time. Questions are shared with participants as they answer the questions with their smartphone, tablet, or computer. The idea is to create a a social, fun and game-like environment. Kahoot allows for the design of multiple-choice quizzes as well as polls and surveys that populate on-the-spot data. Quiz questions and polls can be used to stimulate quick decisions as well as whole-class discussion.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Generally used in live video conference (eg. Zoom) settings to create additional engagement with participants.
    • Used to generate anonymous feedback.
    • Kahoot can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival as a tool to engage with Newcomers visually, brainstorm ideas, capture Newcomer feedback, ideas, insights, suggestions, comprehension, etc.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Kathoot has a free plan with limits, currently focused on teachers and students, and a number of paid plans. Registered nonprofits and NGOs are eligible for a 50% discount on all Kahoot for business plans.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Kahoot is easy to use, intuitive for participants. Once you have created your first Kahoot the interface is intuitive for workers.

    Mobile friendly

    Kahoot is mobile friendly on mobile browsers, and has a mobile Android and Appl app as well.

    Privacy/security features, including data security and message encryption

    If participants log in with Kahoot accounts to participate, some personal information can become viewable. Common Sense Media (which focuses on child and student privacy) has a very useful privacy, safety and security overview, with overall good ratings except when it comes to data security and sharing:

    • “The terms of Kahoot! state they use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect users’ personal information.”
    • “Kahoot! may share a user’s data with third-party service providers to support its services and if a user participates, data may be shared with sponsors of sweepstakes, contests and other similar third-party marketing promotions.”
    • “Kahoot! collects personally identifiable information and other automatically collected usage information through its services and may receive a user’s personal information from other sources, such as public databases, joint marketing partners, and other third parties. Kahoot! does not collect any personal information from a person who merely plays a Kahoot, except if a user participates in a Kahoot! which is hosted using the Player Identifier feature.”

    Multilingual capabilities

    The Kahoot app and platform are translated into English, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Norwegian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

    Additional resources

  • Microsoft Forms

    Description

    You can use Microsoft Forms to create forms, surveys, and quizzes as well as to collaboratively edit and share the forms with other people. Use Microsoft forms for intake, pre-workshop or program assessment, program, session, or event evaluation, and more.

    Forms is part of the Office 365 suite. Forms can be accessed directly from Teams so you can setup a Forms tab, add an existing form to gather responses, create a new form, show survey results, create notification from your form, collaborate on a form, or conduct a quick poll within a team. All these functions occur within Microsoft Teams. You can link your Microsoft Forms Survey or Quiz to an Excel Spreadsheet. You can also access Forms from a web browser.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Microsoft Forms can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools as a tool to engage with Newcomers capture Newcomer feedback, ideas, insights, suggestions, comprehension, conduct pre- and post-session evaluations and assessments, etc.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Forms is available to Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Teams for Nonprofits, as well as business and educational accounts. Microsoft have also made Forms available to anyone with a personal Microsoft Account.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Microsoft Forms is a easy way to prepare forms, survey, and quizzes, especially if integrated into your Office 365 suite.

    Microsoft offers accessibility support for Forms.

    Mobile friendly

    Surveys and assessments created in Microsoft Forms are accessible on mobile devices.

    Privacy/security features (including data security and message encryption)

    Microsoft Forms is part of Office 365 which has robust data security settings. However, Microsoft 365 Business Premium (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) appears to have more advanced security features according to Microsoft.

    Multilingual capabilities

    You can access forms in multiply languages. To do this simply click “settings” then “multilingual and select “add additional language”, it will provide a drop-down secondary language you can select from.

    Additional resources

  • Zoho Survey

    Description

    Zoho Survey is an online survey tool.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Zoho Survey can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to survey Newcomers, create registration forms, polls, and more.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Zoho Survey has a free version and several paid options with additional features.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Zoho Survey is easy to use. Information about accessibility was not available.

    Mobile friendly

    Surveys can be optimized to be used on mobile devices.

    Privacy/security features (including data security and message encryption)

    Find information about Zoho Survey security here.

    Multilingual capabilities

    You can change the interface language and survey language.

    Additional resources

  • SurveyMonkey

    Description

    SurveyMonkey is an online survey tool.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • SurveyMonkey can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to survey Newcomers, create registration forms, polls, and more.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    SurveyMonkey has a free version and several paid options with additional features.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    SurveyMonkey is easy to use. They have information about accessibility features here.

    Mobile friendly

    SurveyMonkey surveys are mobile friendly to view and complete in mobile web browsers. SurveyMonkey also has Android and iOS apps.

    Privacy/security features (including data security and message encryption)

    Multilingual capabilities

    You can change the default language into a few languages.

    Additional resources

  • Google Forms

    Description

    You can use Google Forms to create forms, surveys, and quizzes as well as to collaboratively edit and share the forms with other people. Use Google forms for intake, pre-workshop or program assessment, program, session, or event evaluation, and more.

    Google provides pre-designed templates including feedback, and course evaluation. You can also build from scratch using the blank template option. There are many types of questions available, including short answer, paragraph response, multiple choice, checkboxes, dropdown, linear scale, and multiple choice grid. You can also add custom logic that take survey respondents down different survey pathways based on how they answer questions. You can embed images and video directly into a form, which is a great way to assess what students think and learn immediately after viewing the image or video. You can also include an upload feature for students to upload documents.

    The data from Google Forms is collected in a Google Spreadsheet, which allows for further analysis. Google Forms also offers a “summary of responses” feature that creates visual representation of close-ended questions (e.g., multiple choice, checkbox). Google allows users to embed, link, and email Google forms, so that you can easily share the results with others.

    Current known uses in the sector

    • Google Forms can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to survey Newcomers, create registration forms, polls, and more.

    Video overview

    Pricing

    Google Forms is free with a personal Google account, accessed through Google Drive.

    Service Context and activities

    Google Forms can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools as a tool to engage with Newcomers capture Newcomer feedback, ideas, insights, suggestions, comprehension, conduct pre- and post-session evaluations and assessments, etc.

    Make sure you do not use a personal Google account. Your organization should have an account, or you should create a separate account that is specific and only for work-related Jamboards.

    Ease of use & Accessibility

    Google Forms is a easy way to prepare forms, survey, and quizzes. Google apps supports screen reader, TalkBack, full page zoom, high contrast settings, and chrome accessibility extensions to increase accessibility (see Google Accessibility).

    Mobile friendly

    Surveys and assessments created in Google Forms are accessible on mobile devices.

    Privacy/security features (including data security and message encryption)

    Google Apps ask for your personal information (e.g., name, G+ profile, photos, videos, browsing history, map searches, docs, or other Google-hosted content) and wants you to make your profile publicly visible. When creating a Google account, a valid name, email address, username, and password are required. It is also optional to provide a phone number to recover your account if the password is lost. Upon creation of your account, Google closely tracks your searches, bookmarks, and location services, among other data. Google uses cookies to identify your browser and device and to present appropriate ads, remember search preferences, and offer options based on user data. In addition, they also use people’s information like Gmail messages, photos, videos, browsing history, map searches, docs, or other Google-hosted content to maintain and develop Google services, and protect both users and Google from malware and spam (see Google Privacy Policy).  

    Multilingual capabilities

    You can change the language settings in Google Forms.

    Additional resources