Episode 15: Using Google Tools in the Classroom:
Google Forms Edition
featuring Jared and Kari Wall

SHOW DATE: November 26, 2018

SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Forms.

SHOW NOTES:
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Technology Tools & Trends
Technology Tools:
Trend: Using Infographics to catch a student’s attention? Visuals are everywhere, give your students teaser graphics for an upcoming unit or lesson.
Teachers creating classroom newsletters for students.
We create them to go with our show notes as a quick snapshot of what the podcast is about. Viewers can see what the show is about and listen if they’re curious and want to learn more.
Tools: Google Drawing allows you to embed active drawing activities into student assignments. Let your students drag and drop, label, and more! Google Keep for planning, organizing, and teaching students to be organized and take notes. Listen to our next episode to learn more about how we are utilizing these tools in our classrooms.

Question:
What is Google Form?
Google Forms are question/survey type responses that can be collected from anyone. They include: multiple choice, linear scale, long answer, short answer, checkboxes for multiple responses.
Google Forms can be se to ask the next question based on a previous answer through sections.
Images can be placed in a Google Form as well.
Forms can be completed multiple times or just once.
Forms can collect email addresses or be completed anonymously.
Forms can be set to be viewed by only certain people (within your domain).
Forms are shared via link, embed code, or email.
You can create the form to have required responses so the person completing the form has to respond to the question.
Google Form responses can be viewed as charts and other visual representations OR they are connected with a Google Sheet.
How are we using Google Forms in the classroom?
Quizzes
Text and Vocabulary quizzes can be easily administered that grade automatically. Share student scores immediately or at a later time.
Add images, audio, or video.
Choose response destinations that allow students to learn from their incorrect answers.
Google Sheet connection collects responses for analyzing most missed items and which answers tripped students up the most. Helps with assessing the focus of upcoming lessons.
Student Accountability
I use a form as a quick reflection of student behavior and attentiveness for the day. I ask things such as:
Was the student on task?, Did they perform today’s skills correctly?, Did they help someone?, On a scale, how much effort did...