I just used a Google Forms to inform (yes pun was intended!) my future Capstone. A simple form, just three questions, allowed me to get data on the excitement that certain incentives have on students. As a review of previous work in Quality Questions, I found that the incentives I offered before worked for some students. With this form, I also asked about future incentives in two ways. First, through a "checkbox," students chose from a prepared list of possible free or inexpensive incentives. Second, through a "short answer," students could share their ideas that I did not come up with.
The results... interesting. I will share these later. I also will use Google Forms to create a portion of a test. As I thought about an upcoming test, I knew a portion of it could be administered electronically. This test has many parts:
How, then, to bring in Google Forms? I chose to include all of my "short answer," "multiple choice," "maps,"and "choose all that apply" questions in my Google form. This part of the assessment took longer to create since I am new at this, but I can see over time that this may become faster- especially after I read, after the fact, Alice Keeler's keyboard shortcut list of Google Forms! Should have read it first. After reading ditchthattextbook, I was reminded that I can auto grade the multiple choice and checkboxes questions. This will gain back the time I spent initially; how exciting! Finally, I added an image from a SMART board drawing to the quiz so that students can answer final questions about maps. T
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Kelley S. Miller
3/26/2017 03:23:38 pm
What a great application for Forms, Todd! I remember you telling our cohort that tea didn't seem to be a good motivator for certain students, and that you were looking for something that could motivate them to join the QQ club. Forms is a great way to get that kind of feedback! Also, good thinking in giving them multiple choice AND a short answer for their own ideas. I find that's a good way to streamline options and also enable student voice.
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Becky
3/26/2017 06:26:07 pm
I love hearing how you are actually using Google Forms in your class. I think that a Forms test is more interactive for the student, better prepares them for the dreaded Caaspp and it auto-grades. Win, Win, Win. I have tried creating quizes, but as I don't have my own class of students, it is a little anti-climatic when no one takes my quizzes. I do use Forms for reflection on a regular basis. Forms allows me to modify professional development for my staff, give me feedback and provide next steps. It is very useful. If I really want to get some interesting feedback, I set it as anonymous. I am also impressed with the SMART board drawing and maps question. Sounds fun!
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Diane
3/27/2017 09:32:25 pm
Hello Todd
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