Crowd Signal , an online poll, survey and quiz creator
Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makers
Description: Crowd Signal is a tool to create create polls, surveys, and quizzes. Users can create and customise them by selecting different question types, adding options, and designing the layout. The quizzes can then be shared on websites or social media and distributed via email. Creators can also visualise the results collected on multiple devices using the free Crowd Signal app. Crowd Signal offers a limited free version and requires having an account for use. It was developed by Automattic, the same company behind WordPress.com and WooCommerce.
Evaluation: Crowd Signal is a practical tool to create quizzes or surveys. Teachers can configure Crowd Signal by, for example, setting a passing score and deciding whether respondents get to see their scores. Through quizzes and surveys, they can test their students’ skills in grammar or vocabulary. The free account is adequate for making quizzes and surveys with up to 200 responses per month.
Cost: Free limited version with registration + paid plans available.
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Over 12 languages.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Crowd Signal collects user information and shares it with third parties only for operational purposes. Therefore, it does not sell or share user data for marketing reasons. There is no advertising on the Crowdsignal website. Its privacy policy elaborates on security measures, which seem reasonable. It complies with the GDPR. See more here and here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes.