Using FluidSurveys for Administrative Purposes Campus Technology Day

Learning Objectives By the end of the session participants will be able to: –Identify examples of how Fluid Survey can be used for administrative purposes –Determine process for getting started –Identify supports and where to go for more information

Warm-up Activity By a show of hands how many of you in the past 6 months had to: –Co-ordinate meeting dates –Manage RSVP’s –Recruit volunteers –Get feedback from people on an event/session –Get people’s input on particular issues Image source - /

What is FluidSurvey? UWindsor on-line survey tool that allows you to quickly and efficiently create your own surveys. Offers: –Easy to use instrument design –Easy deployment via web link, personalized s, Facebook, Twitter, and mobile devices –Ability to analyze your data, create reports, and export your results to CSV (Excel), PDF, SPSS and Word.

Other Key Features It features a drag and drop survey editor. You can create and analyze surveys, polls and online forms in minutes. It provides a fast and efficient way to collect & analyze information online. Data can be exported to popular file formats. Ability to grant access to a survey to a group of users Ability to create notifications within Fluid Surveys

Using this Tool for Administrative Purposes Can be used to collect any type of information from individuals/groups Enhances efficiencies –Provides a fast and efficient way to collect information and print reports Opportunity to move existing forms into web based forms (accessibility, migration from Lotus Notes) The surveys are compliant with our current accessibility requirements as specified by AODA, 2005

Examples of Non-Research Uses Meeting Co-ordination Tracking registrations RSVP for events and functions Nomination form Applications or other forms Obtaining Feedback Volunteer recruitment General poll

Meeting Co-ordination

Tracking Registrations

RSVP for Events & Functions

Nomination Form

Applications or other Forms

Obtaining Feedback

Volunteer Recruitment

General Poll

Online Demonstration UWin Office Student Cards sidence-students-uwincard-photo-upload/ IT Awards Nomination Survey

Connecting People to Your Surveys/Forms/Polls – cut and paste link provided and send to people Web – post the link on the web and send website link or include into an announcement/invitation Example: Post on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Images source:

Obtaining an Account Contact : Mathew Chandler (ext or to obtain an account to use FluidSurveys. You must have an active UWinID to receive a FluidSurvey account. Additional information: Getting started -

Training & Support For support questions - Extensive on-line training videos and documentation youtube/ Introductory video: Other videos: