USING GOOGLE FORMS FOR ASSIGNMENTS

In the previous post, I mentioned using Google Forms for evaluating student work.  I just finished "grading papers" this way, and I like it very much.

I created the assignment in Google Forms and in addition to the question, was able to include the correct answer and assign a point value.  I then posted the form in Google Classroom as an assignment.

As students completed their assignment by responding to the questions/items on the form, their responses were recorded and organized.  I was then able to view responses in a few ways:  by each student (just as if they had handed in a worksheet);  or, by question item.

I used the latter method to evaluate responses.  This made it easier to be consistent, and since it was anonymous, I'm certain my evaluation was unbiased.  When I was finished, I was able to analyze the results in a few ways:  the overall range of scores, the items most frequently missed, and the frequency of particular responses.  I also had a spreadsheet which recorded the student's name, email address, score, and individual responses.

Here are some screenshots:

"SUMMARY" VIEW OF RESPONSES

This shows the Summary View.  You can see the average, median and range of scores, as well as frequently missed questions.  There is also a link to release scores back to students.

"QUESTION" VIEW OF RESPONSES

This is a sample of the "Question" view.  Here students had to change sentence fragments into full sentences.  The top box shows the original question, with the correct answer.  The next box shows a response;  note the buttons for marking the response correct, wrong, or in point increments.

"INDIVIDUAL" VIEW OF RESPONSES

This is the Individual View of Responses. You can apply a point value, add individual feedback, and then release that student's score.  (This is a sample of my responses.  Amazingly, I had a perfect score--it's good to grade your own work!)

Caution: Newbie at work.

This is the start of my official blog documenting Lakeland's piloting of a 1:1 program. 
I've never blogged before, but it seems easy enough: type and click. 

I'm currently reviewing Google's training docs to prepare for Google Educator Certification. Also working on setting up standards-based grading for the coming year. 

My AP students (who will be part of the pilot program) have started summer work and are currently completing an assignment in Google Forms. One feature that I like already is the ability to check student work in different ways: by student, or by question. Checking by question shows all student responses to a specific question anonymously. This makes it easier to see any common errors or misunderstandings, and to be objective and consistent when grading responses.

There is also a customizable drop down for assigning point values to responses. Student scores are tallied and the results can then be returned electronically to the student and exported to Google sheets or in CSV form. 

Might take some getting used to, but it basically transfers the assessment process from paper to digital, with some simplification along the way.