Grading with Google Forms Made Easy

I have been looking for a way to grade Google Forms that I have had my students complete on the iPods.  Through my search, I came across the following website:  http://www.flubaroo.com/flubaroo-user-guide

Check out the 3 minute demo below and see just how easy grading can be. 

 

See how I have used Google Forms with the iPods
 http://myedet650.blogspot.com/2011/02/ipods-and-google-forms-what-works-best.html

iTunes U

There are many resources available through the iTune Store.  Check out these Podcast Videos to help you get started using Google Docs and iPods.

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=413928903  --Tech Tutorials created by Radford University

http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/k12.mi.us-dz.4769330708   -- Created by John Sowash, Google Certified Teacher

Tips and Tricks for Google Docs.

Check out "Tips and Tricks for Using Google Docs" at: http://www.google.com/google-d-s/college/

Don't start from scratch - Check out template galleries for resident assistants, teaching assistants, and student leaders.

Say no to emailing attachments - Use revision history to look at any previous versions of your documents.

Brainstorm notes for group projects - With a record of everyone's thoughts in one place, no good idea gets left behind.

Need surveys for classes? - Send out a form to your email lists and get an organized spreadsheet of responses instantly.

Look at Getting Started Guides - Set up your first docs easily with guides for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Check out the Advanced Manuals - Explore the ins and outs of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Use forms for your student group or dorm - Collect RSVPs, organize your budget, or take collaborative meeting minutes.

Make collaborative study guides - Invite everyone to the same Google document and paste in your class notes.

Trip planning - Let everyone contribute to your itinerary in a document, track your budget in a spreadsheet, etc.

Chat while you work - Chat is built into Google spreadsheets, making it easy to discuss changes you're making with others.

Make personal to-do lists - With just a few clicks from your inbox, make sure no important task is left undone.

Try spreadsheet functions - Gather stats like a team's ranking or a country's GDP with GoogleLookup.

iPods and Google Forms -- What Works Best?

This past week, I created two forms on Google Docs for my students to work through in math class. This first form I created dealt with solving integers. This form included 5 pages, the first page required students to input their names, homeroom teachers, and iPod number. A page break in the form requires you to complete and answer all questions before moving on to the next section. The following four pages reviewed adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers with several problems on each page. They first attempted to complete the form using iPods. The majority of my students found it difficult to complete the form due to the amount of scrolling they had to do. They became frustrated and most did not complete the assignment. The following day, I had them complete the form again but this time in the computer lab. Here they were successful in completing the assignment and maneuvering was much easier due to the larger screen.

The second form I created was a review of algebra properties. This time I put a page break after every question. This made the page easier to see, and little to no scrolling was required. Students were once again given iPods to complete this assignment. Students commented on the ease of the form and preferred it over the previously lesson.

What I learned with my students is that if you are going to use a Google Doc form on the iPod then it is important to insert a page break between every question. If you are planning to use the form on a computer or iPad then having several problems on a page is more acceptable.

How are you using Google forms?

iPods as a Classroom Response System

I have used iPods as a Classroom Response System in my classroom. While exploring, I found that you can also monitor each student's progress by inserting color rules into your excel spread sheet. The following photos will lead you through the steps once you have created a form using Matt's tutorial above. 

Now you not only have a summary of all responses but, you can also monitor each student individually.

One thing to consider when monitoring students individually is “Spelling”. If your students do not spell words correctly it will mark the answer wrong. It is important that you review the spreadsheet carefully. If you can tell that they were trying to spell the correct word, you can replace their response with the correct answer on the spreadsheet given them credit for the work.

Students enjoy completing an assignment on the iPod.  
I've developed a review on integers for my students to practice with this week.