What is Google Forms?

Google Forms is one of the under-utilized aspects of G Suite. “Google Forms is a free and easy web based application for collecting information through online surveys and forms. Responses are sent directly to a spreadsheet, which is set up for easy analysis, and automatically saved and stored on your Google drive” (Mallette & Barone, 2013, p. 625). It goes beyond a basic survey, allowing users to collect information, provide assessment or track equipment usage. There are various ways to use forms, simplifying different aspects of your life. Wayne Nirode (2018) claims using Google Forms in his math class “has made data collection in my classroom an efficient use of time and resources” (p. 70).

Google Forms...

• allows for easy collection of data.
• works seamlessly with Google Sheets for data analysis.
• has multiple add-ons available including choice eliminators to further diversify what can be done with Forms.
• allows for anyone to fill in a form without needing a G Suite account

Where does it fit?

• Classroom use:
  • Quiz including self marking
  • Writing a choose your own adventure story
  • End of year/term reflection
• Library use:
  • Create a Breakout EDU
  • Book suggestions from students
  • Submitting book reviews
• Personal use:
  • Planning a vacation with multiple families
  • Tracking information