Google Forms

Google Forms!!!

What are google forms? It is a free tool from Google that allows you to do the following:

This is a great instructional tool when you are either trying. . . .

• Gather information from students 
• Have students gather and analyze information 

How could I use this tool? 

• Create a grid form to fill out data from a science experiment
•  Create a form for students to evaluate classmates’ presentations.  
• Teacher can average results to grade the presentation
•  Ask a student to evaluate a source (website, chart, video. Etc)
•  Create an annotated bibliography 
• Have students begin researching a topic. When they find a topic useful for themselves or the class - they fill out the form (name, topic, summary of fact and list the source; When all sources have been documented, share the spreadsheet with the class
• Students answer an opinion question
• Answers are collected via the form and answers are displayed and debate their rankings
• Assigning topics and partners for projects 
• Students choose from a list of topics for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of topic. They also choose if they wish to have a partner and if yes who that partner will be.
•  Sign up sheet for topics
•  Online Reading Record
• Student Project Management
• Create a form that allows each group to report about what stage they are in the project, questions they may have, etc.
• Create and Graph the results of a survey

Example from my class . . . 

1. Students went and collected data about where their “stuff” comes from.  I then had them complete the following form

Where in the World Form 

      2.  The data compiled into a spreadsheet

      3.  We then analyzed the data by creating charts and a cartogram.  It was a great way to manage the data!

How can I do this? 
This website ( Google Forms Website) gives fantastic step by step instructions.  So if you want to try it yourself this is a great place to start . . . . HOWEVER, you don't have to start by yourself:)  I am happy to help discuss, create, and implement this idea into your classroom.  Let me know if you are interested and I will help to make this a successful experience!!