Note:

Surveys have a unique question type, Likert Scales, used to gauge attitudes and opinions on course activities and topics.

  1. Step 1
    From the Assessments menu within a D2L course, select Surveys.
  2. Step 2
    Select New Survey.
  3. Step 3
    Enter a Name for the survey.
  4. Step 4
    Optional: Select the checkbox for give instant feedback.

    Note:

    Any feedback entered for a question is instantly available to users taking the survey.

  5. Step 5
    Optional: Select the checkbox for make results anonymous.

    Note:

    Instructors can view survey results without any association to who submitted the response. Once this option is selected, it is not reversible.

  6. Step 6
    Select Add/Edit Questions.
    Survey questions with add/edit questions button
  7. Step 7
    From the New menu, select a question type.
  8. Step 8
    Enter the question text and answer choice(s).
  9. Step 9
    From the Options menu, select Add Feedback.
  10. Step 10
    Enter feedback per answer choice, and/or overall feedback to provide students with immediate feedback when completing the survey.
  11. Step 11
    Select Save.
  12. Step 12
    Select Done Editing Questions.
  13. Step 13

    On the Restrictions tab:

    • Check/Uncheck the Hide from Users option to make the survey available or unavailable.
    • Set Start/End Dates.

    Restrictions tab with options

  14. Step 14
    Select Save and Close.