Distance Learning Medium Review: Google Forms and Fluberoo

The medium I choose to review was Google Forms. I choose this medium because it is not only applicable to my classroom but many classrooms. It can also provide teachers with various opportunities to give pre-test and post-test which in most cases do not happen due to a lack of time. Below is my review on Google Forms.

Google Forms is a tool equip to help teachers design surveys, tests, quizzes, and even a simple sign up. Google Forms are easy to use and easy to share among your students and staff. One must hold a Google account in order to access, create and share the forms. Teachers should also have a basic knowledge on how to use technology.

Google Form is a great way to provide teachers the opportunity to develop pre and post tests. Unfortunately, limited amount of class time is the cause for most teachers forgoing a pre or post knowledge test. Google forms is an easy way to develop a quiz giving the teacher the valuable information needed while not taking up class time. Google forms can be created and given as a take home assignment or can be done in the classroom.  

Some other great uses for Google forms include surveys and a sign up sheet. Click on the link to view a tutorial on how to create your own Google Forms. Once the form is complete, Fluberoo is a great tool to use when grading the assignment.  Fluberoo provides the students and teachers with instant feedback as well as the correct answer if they happened to get the answer wrong.

     Google forms have various settings allowing the user to do the following:

• One login per user
• One login per user with teacher chosen limits to correct an answer
• Question shuffles
• Shuffle answer options in multiple choice questions
• Close the form at a set time provided by the teacher
• Instant grade sent to the student via email provided (Fluberoo)
• Choice eliminator (sign ups)
• Graphs of responses
• Change theme

     Google forms can be an essential tool in any classroom. Not only is it easy to use but a valuable tool for both the teacher and students because it provides instant feedback showcasing the progress of the students.