Google Forms
Description
Google Forms is a free online tool that can be used to collect and organize assessment data throughout the online learning cycle. Customized multimedia forms can be created to assess student knowledge at different times of learning, including in pre-training modules as well as regular practice. The variety of question types can encourage learners to use different types of thinking skills including problem solving and metacognition. Ultimately, learner assessment data can be collected and analyzed to inform instruction, correct misconceptions and support student learning.
Google Forms is a free online tool that can be used to collect and organize assessment data throughout the online learning cycle. Customized multimedia forms can be created to assess student knowledge at different times of learning, including in pre-training modules as well as regular practice. The variety of question types can encourage learners to use different types of thinking skills including problem solving and metacognition. Ultimately, learner assessment data can be collected and analyzed to inform instruction, correct misconceptions and support student learning.
Justification for Using this Tool
Justification 1- ARCS Model of Motivational Design
Justification 1- ARCS Model of Motivational Design
- Google Forms is in line with the ARCS Model theory as the customized multimedia forms encourages learners to stay attentive and interact with relevant content. With opportunities for regular assessment and timely feedback throughout the learning process, Forms can also help to build confidence and satisfaction in learners.
- Google Forms can be used in all types of online learning such as pre-training modules and/or regular practice. Learners are able to continuously acquire and build their knowledge when using Google Forms on the Internet.
- The instructor/teacher acts as the "More Knowledgeable Other" (MKO) and gives new learning to their students through Google Forms.
- Text and images are part of the Google Forms interface which helps to increase student comprehension and improve cognitive processing.
- When using a Google Form, students are able to work at their own pace and use navigational supports, such as headings and web buttons to move forward in their learning.
- Google Forms can be used to assess student content knowledge prior to a unit of study, as well as support student knowledge acquisition over a longer period of time. The Form and spreadsheet combination provides an efficient and organized method for teachers to offer students timely feedback.
- Teachers can customize Google Forms with only small "chunks" of learning per page to avoid overwhelming learners. Progress bars can also be used on each segment for learners to see how much of the learning they have completed.
- Different question types can be generated on Google Forms, which teachers can use to support higher order thinking skills, including critical thinking, problem solving and metacognition.
Strategies for Use
Strategy 1 - Diagnostic Assessment - Pre-Training Module
Strategy 1 - Diagnostic Assessment - Pre-Training Module
- Use Google Forms to discover information about your students, determine prior knowledge and generate content about a topic of study/inquiry.
Strategy 2 - Formative Assessment & Feedback with Flubaroo - Practice Principle
- Teachers can use a Google Form to assess student knowledge and understanding of a concept over time, and provide students with timely feedback to help them improve.
Helpful Resources
Resource 1 - The New Google Forms (2016) Tutorial
Resource 1 - The New Google Forms (2016) Tutorial
- A comprehensive, but lengthy, video tutorial on how to create customized Google Forms, explore different question types and how to access the data.
- A website dedicated to "Ditch that Textbook". The author shares different ways Google Forms can be used in the classroom to support student learning and keep them engaged.
- A video tutorial on Google Forms and how to use the Flubaroo Add-On to create self-graded quizzes. The Add-On calculates results in a spreadsheet format and automatically emails the results back to students.
References
- ARCS Model of Motivational Design Theories (Keller). (2016). Retrieved from Learning Theories website.
- Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumers and designers of multimedia learning (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. doi: 10.1002/978111825597
- Connectivism (Siemens, Downes). (n.d.). Retrieved from Learning Theories website.
- Vygotsky’s Social Development Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved from Learning Theories website.