Ever wonder what parents think about something? Want to get feedback on that fundraiser you just did? Need opinions on the theme of this year’s big event?
One great way to achieve this is to create an email survey. The great thing it that it is very easy. The only thing you need is a list of emails for your parents. You have that, right?
Here are step by step instructions on how to create and send an email survey using Google.
Step 1: If you don’t already have a Google account, create one. They are free and very useful. For our purposes here, you can go to docs.google.com and click on the button to get a Google account.
Step 2: Go to docs.google.com and sign in with your Google account.
Step 3: Click on the Create New button near the top left of the page.
Step 4: Select Form from the drop down list.
Step 5: Give your form a title and description.
Step 6: You can modify the default question. To add more questions, click on Add Item near the top left of the screen.
Step 7: To edit a question, click on it and then click on the pencil. To duplicate the question click on the button with the 2 boxes. To delete a question, click on the trash can.
Step 8: Click on Save
Step 9: Go back to Google Docs main screen. You will see your form in the list of documents. When you open it, it will open as a spreadsheet. This is where you will view your survey responses. If you ever need to edit the form, simply click on Form and then Edit Form from the menu bar.
Step 10: You can send the form right from the spreadsheet view. From the menu bar, click on Form, and then from the drop down list, click on Send Form. Now, you just need to add your email addresses and click send. Once the form is sent and filled out, answers will instantly appear in your spreadsheet on Google Docs.