NETC08 session 1043
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Session Name: A Free Alternative to Survey Monkey
Session Number: 1043
Location: Mendenhall
Day and Time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Format: Presentation
Topic: Web Based Applications
Level: Introductory
Session Abstract:
- I have developed three systems for collecting information via the World Wide Web. These three systems started from a belief that Extension faculty and staff needed a free technology that would allow them to develop, deploy, and collect the information from their clientele, whoever that might be. It has always been my belief that technology can be made accessible to the most computer-illiterate of us, if you just build it to be flexible, easy to use, and powerful. I think I have created some systems that can live up to that expectation.
- Since I believe that Survey Monkey is one of the most popular web-based survey systems, I have studied their implementation, and believe I can offer a similar system at no cost to the user with no limitations. Currently the system has been used to conduct surveys about conferences, to collect data about which counties would be attending district trainings, to plan for publications, video projects and displays, etc. It can be used for any data collection project or survey.
- To get an idea of what kind of surveys, webdata forms or exams that you can create, go to "http://surveys.tamu.edu" or http://webdata.tamu.edu http://exam.tamu.edu) with your web browser, and try out some of the sample surveys, webdata forms or exams.
- To use the system, all you need is an internet connection and web browser. If you are interested in using one of these systems contact Fred Rodriguez at 979-845-9799 or f-rodriguez@tamu.edu.
Led By: Martin Rodriguez, Assistant Computer Specialist, Texas Agrilife Extension
