Google Forms
Google Forms is an online survey and assessment tool developed by Google. It allows users to create customizable forms, surveys, questionnaires, and quizzes.
Where is the tool used?
Google Forms is widely used in educational settings, businesses, and organizations for collecting data, conducting surveys, and administering quizzes and assessments.
How to use the tool?
The tool offers a variety of question types, such as multiple-choice, short answer, and more, enabling trainers to gather information, feedback, and assess participants' understanding.
It is very simple to use Google Forms:
- Access Google Forms through your Google account. (Depending on your learning setting, you can sign into Classroom with School account, Personal Google Account or Google Workspace account).
- Choose a template or start with a blank form.
- Add different types of questions and customize options.
- Share the form with participants via a link, email, or embedded on a website.
- Collect and analyze responses in real-time using Google Sheets integration.
Specifics for SEL contexts
Google Forms can be effectively employed in SEL due to its real-time data collection and analysis capabilities. Trainers can quickly create quizzes, polls, and assessments to gauge learners' understanding during live sessions.
Additionally, collaborative forms can be used to facilitate group discussions and gather collective insights in real-time.
Learning activities
- Instant Quizzes and Knowledge Checks: Trainers can administer short quizzes or knowledge checks using Google Forms to assess learners' grasp of the presented material in real time.
- Live Polling and Surveys: Polls and surveys can be created to gather participants' opinions, preferences, or feedback on specific topics being discussed.
- Reflection and Discussion Prompts: Open-ended questions in Google Forms can serve as prompts for participants to reflect on the session's content or engage in group discussions.
- Pre-assessment and Post-assessment Activities: Comparing pre-assessment and post-assessment data provides insights into the session's impact and helps trainers tailor their approach for better outcomes.
- Feedback Collection for Continuous Improvement: Trainers can create feedback forms that gather learners' opinions, suggestions, and comments on the session's content, delivery, and structure. This input aids in refining future sessions and ensuring a more learner-centric approach.
- Data Collection and Analysis Projects: In more advanced scenarios, trainers can guide learners in creating their own Google Forms for data collection and analysis projects. This hands-on approach helps learners develop research skills, learn about data integrity, and experience real-world applications of the tool.
Accessibility and technical specifics
Type of tool:
Google Forms falls under the category of cloud-based survey and assessment tools. It is available as a part of Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), which offers both free and premium plans with varying levels of features and storage.
Materials needed:
Using Google Forms requires an internet-connected device such as a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. No specific software installation is required since Google Forms is a web-based application that operates within a web browser.
Accessibility:
Google Forms is designed to be accessible across a wide range of devices and browsers. Users need a Google account to access the tool and create forms. It ensures compatibility with different screen sizes and devices, making it suitable for participants using desktop computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. There are dedicated Google Forms apps available for both iOS and Android devices, offering a streamlined experience for form respondents.
Links to videos and instructions:
Support Google: How to use Google Forms: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/6281888
Google Forms training and help: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9991170
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