Making a Google form, I must admit, was fun! I worried my partner that the quiz would be difficult. Little did he know, if he were able to count on two hands, he was going to make an easy A. Before creating this little jewel of a quiz, I watched 2 videos about making a Google form. seriously, the process of making a form is ridiculously easy! You are creating a form using a step by step form(at)! The best part about finishing the quiz is the direct link to email to students and the click of a button to view the results. Talk about a time saver! I'm not going to deny the fact that inputting the formulas to create a self grading quiz was a bit confusing! Maybe I am completely number challenged and this is just some trial and error practice in my future.
However, the only disadvantage may be a classroom without enough computers for everyone to take the quiz together. This could result in students sharing the quiz questions. I also don't know how effective an at home quiz would be due to the assumption that all students have a computer. Am I overlooking a way to do this in the classroom??
I checked out a Science lesson plan for a human dimensions project. This is a fun group project that requires a lot of data entry. Great use of the Google docs! I'm sure the students enjoy comparing the results from the form. Great follow-up exercise to have students use the findings to fill out an evaluation.
It depends on how you are using the form. It may not be necessary for everyone to use the form at the same time. You may be able to rotate students through a few computer stations for some things.
ReplyDeleteLikely it will be sooner than we suspect, though, that you will have computers for every student. It could initially take the form of a iTouch for each student, or maybe a cell phone, or an iPad.
Thanks!