How to Set Up a Survey in D2L

Introduction

Surveys in D2L are a valuable tool for gathering feedback, assessing student satisfaction, and understanding learning preferences. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a survey and viewing the results, ensuring you can effectively utilize this feature to enhance your course.

 Instructions

1. Log into D2L

• Navigate to the MyLambton login page and enter your credentials to access your account. From here, you can access D2L.

2. Navigate to Your Course

• Once logged in, select the course for which you want to create a survey from the course list on your D2L homepage.

3. Access the Surveys Tool

• On your course homepage, click the Assessments tab on the navigation bar, then click on the Surveys link.

4. Create a New Survey

• Click the "New Survey" button.

• Enter a name for your survey in the "Name" field.

• (Optional) Enter a description for your survey to provide context or instructions for your students.

5. Add Questions to the Survey

• Click the "Add/Edit Questions" button.

• Select "New" to see a dropdown menu of available question types (e.g., Multiple Choice, Likert, Short Answer).

• Add your questions and configure the settings for each question as needed.

• Click "Save" when you have finished adding questions.

6. Set Survey Restrictions

• Navigate to the "Restrictions" tab.

• Set the availability dates for your survey, if applicable.

• Choose whether the survey will be anonymous or not.

• Configure any additional restrictions, such as requiring a password or limiting the number of attempts.

7. Save and Activate the Survey

• Click "Save and Close" to save your survey.

• To make the survey available to students, click the dropdown arrow next to the survey name and select "Make Visible to Users."

Viewing Survey Results

1. Access the Surveys Tool

• Navigate to the "Surveys" link in the navigation bar of your course homepage (under the Assessments tab).

2. View Survey Statistics

• Click the dropdown arrow next to the survey name and select "Statistics."

• In the "Statistics" tab, you can view overall survey results, including response rates and summary data for each question.

3. Generate Survey Reports

• Click the dropdown arrow next to the survey name and select "Reports."

• Click "Add Report" to create a new report.

• Enter a name for the report and choose the type of report you want to generate (e.g., Summary Report, Individual Attempts).

• Configure the report settings, including which roles can view the report and when it will be available.

• Click "Save" to create the report.

• To view the report, click the report name in the "Reports" tab and select "Generate HTML" to see the results.

 Conclusion

Setting up surveys in D2L and viewing the results can provide valuable insights into student experiences and learning preferences. By following these steps, faculty can effectively utilize surveys to enhance their courses and make data-driven decisions.