It was last year that I discovered the wonders of Google Forms. I had used it off and on from time to time, but after attending ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and was able to squeeze into the room dubbed the "Google Classroom", I learned about all the updates Google had made to their forms feature. They introduced Google Forms - Quizzes, and t was amazing. It was one of the things that really pushed me toward a paperless classroom. Google Forms is a MUCH more efficient way to assess your students, and to provide them with meaningful feed back quickly. I loved how quickly I could type a response to my students with detailed information on how they could make their responses even stronger. I loved that I could return their results within seconds, or if needed hold those results until every section of my class has completed a quiz or a test. I use Google Forms regularly in my class. In my reading class, my students take their weekly (curriculum) required vocabulary tests. I can embed pictures that help them remember the word meanings, and even include video clips of someone signing in ASL which is one way that I teach them meaning. It is so powerful to be able to support them with context clues, so that my students could be successful. I also use Google Quizzes for our weekly comprehension assessments. Here are some of my favorite features:
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james
7/2/2017 12:18:15 pm
Jen,
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Melinda Miller
7/2/2017 03:46:37 pm
Grading time is no joke, I love the idea that I'm able to stay up with my grades without taking away from something else I should be doing in my Lab environment. I also like adding video clips, photographs, audio to the quiz, lesson plan.
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Nai Saelee
7/2/2017 05:28:28 pm
Jen,
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Patrick
7/2/2017 05:58:32 pm
I totally agree 100% with everything you say about Forms. Google has spoiled us rotten. I can't imagine what teaching would be like without it. It is just so efficient and Add ons create so many opportunities ot communicate feedback to students and parents. It is crazy to think that this app is completely free.
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Nancy
7/2/2017 07:58:58 pm
I absolutely LOVE hearing how you use technology in your classes to work efficiently and to heighten students' excitement. I am, as we know, on the beginning of my Google journey and your tips are so useful! I aim to start using Forms and all its add-ons more this year.
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Dan
7/4/2017 02:54:54 am
Jen,
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