WEB TOOLS
Web-based tools can enhance the quality of program evaluation. These tools range from online survey software to videoconferencing on the Internet (for free). A sample of these tools is provided below:BLOGGING (transparent vehicle to share evaluation results and pictures)
Instructions on Setting Up Your Own Blog
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CALENDAR SCHEDULING (remotely schedule meetings)
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CLOUD STORAGE (store and share files online)
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COLLABORATIVE WEB SITES (individuals in group can create their own web pages on a common site)
Sample Site: Stanford Medical Education Research Group
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COLLABORATIVE WORDPROCESSING and SPREADSHEETS (collaborative online writing tools)
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DESKTOP SHARING (remotely connect and share your computer screen or control your colleague's computer)
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PICTURE FILE SHARING (share photos and create embedded slide shows documenting events)_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
SOCIAL NETWORKING
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SURVEY - ONLINE (survey students, faculty, residents, and staff members)
Google Forms
Super Survey
Survey Monkey
Survey Suite
Zapsurvey
Zoomerang (now owned by Survey Monkey)
Google Forms - Online Survey
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TEACHING (tools to manage assignments, grade students, and facilitate peer assessments)
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TELEPHONY (free Internet telephone)
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VIDEOCONFERENCING (to enhance communication at a distance)
Example of ooVoo Videoconference Interview with
Dr. Fetterman by Ms. Heather Brooks-Buza
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WEBINAR AND ONLINE MEETINGS