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Comment on A return to the idea of cell phone surveys by Amy

Amy — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:01:39 +0000

I like the direct feedback. Another website for cell phone surveys is http://www.polleverywhere.com/. It’s designed for text message voting, and you can try it out for free. Feedback can be shown on PowerPoint in real time (similar to clickers).

I used it yesterday in a class I teach, and everyone thought it was easy and fun. I was able to get input from everyone, and it worked perfectly the first time I tried it, so I was very pleased.

Comment on Online Project Mangement: Using Basecamp to Manage Projects and Collaborate with Your Team & Clients by Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:02:44 +0000

Hi Wilma,
The basic plan starts at $24/month, which includes 15 projects, 5 GB storage, and unlimited users. To see the list of plans and pricing go to: http://basecamphq.com/signup.

Comment on Online Project Mangement: Using Basecamp to Manage Projects and Collaborate with Your Team & Clients by wjozwiak

wjozwiak — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:44:39 +0000

Audrey, I’m sure you covered this in the webinar in which I wasn’t able to participate, but what is the cost factor for Basecamp?

Comment on Data analysis and display options with SurveyMonkey by Amy Erickson

Amy Erickson — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:24:56 +0000

Another great feature of SurveyMonkey is the ability to filter data. When we ask many staff from many schools to respond to a survey, we’re able to filter the data to create a report for each school. We can also easily aggregate the information to develop a state-wide report.

Comment on Tips for Hosting a Webcast Face-to-Face Meeting (the hybrid) by Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:44:32 +0000

Those are some good questions, Wilma.

For time-wise people, I would begin the webcast planning process at the very least three months ahead of time, so that you can schedule practice sessions with presenters and participants, develop a script, and ensure you have all the necessary equipment reserved at the hotel.

The largest stumbling block is the ‘not knowing what to expect when you go live’ experience. David made an apt comment when he said during one of our planning sessions that what we were doing was similar to directing a live television show. Technology glitches, last minute changes to the agenda, and a number of things can occur during the day. If you plan well, can adapt to issues that arise, and have a positive attitude than you will be doing your best.

I went ahead and updated the copy and added a sample process agenda.

Comment on Tips for Hosting a Webcast Face-to-Face Meeting (the hybrid) by wjozwiak

wjozwiak — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:39:50 +0000

Thanks, Audrey –

This post is comprehensive and makes me want to try a meeting, Perhaps you could go ahead and post the meeting organizer on this blog so people could access it without having to contact you. Also, do you perhaps have a thought about how much in advance of the meeting time-wise people should begin the planning process? And, what would you consider the largest potential stumbling blocks to a first-time meeting developer?

Comment on Considerations in designing an online survey by EBlue

EBlue — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:23:49 +0000

On-line surveys are extremely helpful; the fact that a few clicks of buttons can sort and organize data sets is extremely exciting. Thanks, for the resources. I think they will be quite helpful.

Comment on A return to the idea of cell phone surveys by Pattie

Pattie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:43:24 +0000

I really like this idea…have any of you tried it with teachers and administrators?

Comment on Considerations in use of an online survey by Lori Romano

Lori Romano — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:45:58 +0000

What is the process for using cell phone surveys?
Where can I obtain more information as this would be a wonderful addition to our statewide professional development programs?

Comment on Considerations in use of an online survey by jdoolittle

jdoolittle — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:07:02 +0000

Wilma,

This looks terrific. Thank you for providing your expertise, once again, on this topic.

I appreciate all your efforts,

Jennifer