Automated surveys for student feedback

Purpose

1.1. Collect real-time, unbiased student feedback on classes, instructors, and clinical training for continuous improvement.
1.2. Increase engagement through post-class surveys, periodic wellness check-ins, or end-of-term evaluations.
1.3. Monitor trends, satisfaction levels, and identify issues early for proactive intervention.
1.4. Generate actionable reports for faculty and administration to enhance curriculum efficacy.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Completion of a specific module, class, or clinical session.
2.2. Predefined intervals (e.g., weekly, monthly, term-end).
2.3. Student program milestones or exam completion.
2.4. Manual faculty/admin trigger for targeted cohorts.

Platform Variants

3.1. Google Forms
• Feature/Setting: Auto-generate survey links post-session via Google Forms API (forms.create, forms.responses.create)

3.2. Microsoft Forms
• Feature/Setting: Schedule form invitations with Microsoft Forms connector (SendForm, GetResponses)

3.3. Typeform
• Feature/Setting: Use webhooks for survey deployment and collect responses via Responses API

3.4. SurveyMonkey
• Feature/Setting: Trigger automated surveys using SurveyMonkey Collectors API (create_collector, get_responses)

3.5. Qualtrics
• Feature/Setting: Distribute surveys through Qualtrics API (createDistribution, getResponse)

3.6. Jotform
• Feature/Setting: Create and share forms via Jotform API (POST /form, GET /submission)

3.7. Zoho Survey
• Feature/Setting: Schedule survey via Zoho Survey API (sendSurvey, getResponses)

3.8. Alchemer (SurveyGizmo)
• Feature/Setting: Automate via API (survey.create, survey.response.list)

3.9. Twilio SMS
• Feature/Setting: Send survey links via SMS (Messages API, POST /Messages)

3.10. Mailchimp
• Feature/Setting: Automate email survey distribution (Automations API, trigger workflows)

3.11. Outlook 365
• Feature/Setting: Dispatch survey links with Outlook Mail API (sendMail endpoint)

3.12. Gmail
• Feature/Setting: Email survey links using Gmail API (users.messages.send)

3.13. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Post surveys in channels or DMs via Slack API (chat.postMessage)

3.14. Microsoft Teams
• Feature/Setting: Share survey links via Bot Framework API in team chats

3.15. Facebook Messenger
• Feature/Setting: Share survey links using Messenger Send API (messages endpoint)

3.16. WhatsApp Business
• Feature/Setting: Use WhatsApp Business API (message template send) to deliver surveys

3.17. Discord
• Feature/Setting: Send survey prompts via Discord API (createMessage endpoint in channels)

3.18. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Survey automation using Salesforce Surveys API (createSurveyInvitation)

3.19. HubSpot
• Feature/Setting: Survey link delivery via Workflows and Engagements API

3.20. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: Chain survey triggers and responses between multiple platforms with Zapier Webhooks

Benefits

4.1. Increases response rates by automating timing and delivery channel.
4.2. Scales feedback for consistent curriculum enhancements.
4.3. Ensures uniform data structuring for analytics/reporting.
4.4. Frees staff from repetitive survey administration duties.
4.5. Enables fast detection of satisfaction issues or instructor concerns.