The idea of having a self grading test or quiz is amazing. As a middle school teacher there is not only one class that will need assignments graded but multiple classes with multiple assignments. Homework could be done in this fashion too but it would have to be within a subject that would allow for a multiple choice answer based assignment. The biggest benefit of this self grading quiz format is that it frees up time that a teacher would normally use to grade them to instead sort through the information gathered and figure out how to best help the class based on the answers they gave. However, saving time is not the only thing that these forms can do. Gathering information needs a purpose and sharing that information is how this is easily accomplished. Parents are always wanting to know what their kids are doing whether it be academically or just socially. If a teacher could monitor and record data based on student's behaviors it would allow teachers to notify parents with strong data about areas in which a student should receive praise or additional help.
The Common Core State Standards support the use of Google Forms by showing that students should be able to "Present information, findings, and supporting evidence that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style, are appropriate to purpose, and audience." Not only must they be able to collect data and present it they are also required to "Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations." Google Forms is already considered digital media and while it does record answers from a survey it can also take those results and turn them into graphical representations of the data recorded. Students are equipped with all of the basic needs of the requirements so that they are able to put their focus mainly into research and formatting of the information rather than graphics.
There are plenty of applications that Google Forms can be used for and I can easily see myself using it for a wide range of ideas in the future.
Form
http://goo.gl/W6a5k
Form Spreadsheet
http://goo.gl/gauIE
Very nice.
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