FREE Tools FREE Tools for for Events, Surveys and Events, Surveys and Consultations Consultations Sue Blantern Sue Blantern Circuit Rider - Communities 2.0 Circuit Rider - Communities 2.0
Nov 28, 2014
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Events, Surveys and ConsultationsEvents, Surveys and ConsultationsSue BlanternSue Blantern
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What we’ll cover1. What free tools are available2. How they can save time and
resources3. How they can help deliver services4. How to create account and set up
a free basic survey/event5. Upgrades and questions
What Tools?
•Eventbrite•Google Forms•Survey Monkey•Kwik Surveys
• Event Management• Feedback from attendees• Follow up surveys• Consultation/Survey• Get the views of your
members/clients• Design your service appropriately
Why?
• Event Management• Opportunity to ‘talk’ to
clients/members• Anonymous feedback• Information analysis• Time and costs savings in a.Administrationb.Resources
What functions do they provide freely
• Preparing information• Mailing out• Paper/envelopes/stamps• Admin time• Managing responses• Reminders• Lists• Tickets• Entrance/attendance app
What time and costs?
Eventbrite• Requires user name and password• Free for free events but charges you if you charge others• Event set up options• Manage Events• Follow Up• Feedback• Future conversations with attendees• Eventbrite app – Mobile Box Office• Ticketing for user or checking in
Google Forms• Part of the Google Drive suite of online tools• Requires an account with Google• Integrates with other Google tools i.e spreadsheets• Has a bank of easy to use templates and styles• Is unlimited and free to use• Can be sent to any number of recipients
Survey MonkeyMost widely used online survey toolFree at basic level – 10 questions onlyUpgrades available at various pricesUser name and password requiredTemplate system or create newIntegration with websites - if using upgraded packageCan take time to set up initially
Consultation
Set upCustomisingResponsesAnalysingExtra functions
Most importantly - PLAN, PLAN, PLAN, Revise, Pilot and then use
Tell us what you think
Linking Events to Surveys
Requires Eventbrite account
•Access the attendee list•Communicate •Collate information•Analyse to refine service/event/activities
Using Forms for surveysFree to use
•Google Forms•Kwik Forms
•Example Survey Link
Using in a Variety of WaysDirect emailWebsite linkMobile DevicesPrint Out
Questions
Practical Time