{"id":10744,"date":"2025-01-19T14:18:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/?p=10744"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:29:28","slug":"google-forms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2025\/01\/19\/google-forms\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p>Google Forms: Create surveys, self-marking quizzes, and exit tickets in minutes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd0d What does it do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Google Forms is a web-based tool used to create digital forms. Whether you need to collect evidence of learning, create a quick &#8220;Exit Ticket&#8221; at the end of a lesson, or build a complex end-of-topic test, Forms handles the collection and organisation of that data automatically.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf93 Why is it useful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Instant Data Visualisation:<\/b> As soon as a pupil submits a form, their response is added to a &#8220;Summary&#8221; tab. Forms automatically creates bar charts and pie charts, allowing you to see class-wide trends at a glance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Self-Marking Quizzes:<\/b> You can set &#8220;Correct Answers&#8221; and &#8220;Point Values.&#8221; Once a pupil finishes, they can see their score immediately, and you get a pre-marked gradebook.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seamless Integration with Sheets:<\/b> With one tap, you can export every single response into a <b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\">Google Sheet<\/b> for more detailed analysis or to use as a class register.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Secure and Controlled:<\/b> You can restrict your form so that <b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">only users with a Glow account<\/b> can respond, ensuring the data you collect stays within your school community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2699\ufe0f How does it work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Launch:<\/b> Open <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\">Safari<\/b> on your iPad and go to <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forms.google.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sign In:<\/b> Use your <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">Glow email<\/b> (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">gw15smithjohn@fa.glow.scot<\/i>) and use your normal Glow password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Create:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">&#8216;Blank form&#8217;<\/b> icon or use the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">&#8216;+&#8217;<\/b> button. Give your form a title and description.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Add Questions:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">&#8216;+&#8217;<\/b> icon in the floating sidebar to add a question. Use the dropdown to choose from <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\">Multiple Choice<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"124\">Short Answer<\/b>, <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\">Checkboxes<\/b>, or <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"153\">Linear Scales<\/b>. Add other types of content to your Google Form using the floating sidebar, including video &#8211; pssst, if you use a video from YouTube there will be no adverts!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><strong>Classroom: <\/strong>If using Forms with Google Classroom you can directly create an assignment that is based in Forms by going to \u2018classwork\u2019 &gt; \u2018+create\u2019 &gt; \u00a0\u2018quiz assignment\u2019. From there a blank form will be added, click on the Form within the post to add to\/change your Form. You can use an existing Form by deleting the blank Form and using the &#8216;upload&#8217; button to upload a pre-made Form instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\ude80 Beyond the Basics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reading Comprehension:<\/b> Create a quiz based on a class novel. Use <b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">&#8216;Section Breaks&#8217;<\/b> to separate different chapters, and add an image of a specific page for pupils to analyse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Daily Mental Maths:<\/b> Build a 10-question multiple-choice quiz. Enable the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\">&#8216;Shuffle question order&#8217;<\/b> setting in the &#8216;Settings&#8217; tab so that pupils sitting next to each other have their questions in a different order.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Observation Logs:<\/b> If pupils are doing a long-term experiment (like growing a plant), they can use a Form as a daily log. They can enter the date, height, and a brief observation, creating a perfect data set for <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"225\">Google Sheets<\/b> later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mood Check-ins:<\/b> Start the day with a 1-question &#8220;How are you feeling?&#8221; form. Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\">&#8216;Linear Scale&#8217;<\/b> (1-5) to let pupils discreetly share their wellbeing with you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Adding Media:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\">&#8216;Add Video&#8217;<\/b> icon to embed a YouTube clip (e.g., a short historical documentary). Pupils watch the video and then answer questions below it, supporting those who find heavy text challenging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udca1 Top Tips for the Google Forms<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Make it a Quiz:<\/b> Go to the <b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\">&#8216;Settings&#8217;<\/b> tab and toggle on <b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\">&#8216;Make this a quiz.&#8217;<\/b> This unlocks the &#8220;Answer Key&#8221; feature where you can assign points and provide instant feedback for correct\/incorrect answers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Required Questions:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">&#8216;Required&#8217;<\/b> toggle at the bottom of a question to ensure pupils don&#8217;t accidentally skip a task before submitting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Response Validation:<\/b> For &#8220;Short Answer&#8221; questions, you can set rules (e.g., &#8220;The answer must be a number&#8221;). This prevents pupils from typing text where you need a numeric value for your data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd17 Teacher Quick Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/docs\/answer\/6281888?hl=en-GB&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop\">How to Use Google Forms<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Forms: Create surveys, self-marking quizzes, and exit tickets in minutes. \u00a0 \ud83d\udd0d What does it do? 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