Overview

Going beyond the basic features of Google Forms, this intermediate session takes a deeper dive into the more flexible and complex features of Google Forms for creating various assessment tools, adding images to increase student accessibility, providing real-time feedback, and collecting and analyzing student data. The presenter will model ways to use Google Forms for synchronous and asynchronous remote classes with English learners at any proficiency level. 

Please note: You will access Zoom and other support materials via Blackboard. You cannot access the online course from the SABES website. You will receive a separate email from Joanne Harrington at Quinsigamond Community College 1-2 days before the course begins with instructions on how to access the Blackboard course and the Zoom session. 

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • Teachers of adult English learners of any proficiency level
  • ESOL teachers with experience using Google Forms (See August 19 session on Google Forms for Beginning Users)
Description

During this 2-hour Zoom session, you will explore in detail some of the most useful features of Google Forms for synchronous and asynchronous remote ESOL instruction in order to:

  • Develop learner activities that foster interaction and collaboration
  • Create different types of questions (multiple choice, true/false, short answer)
  • Add images and videos for accessibility
  • Transform forms to quizzes and change settings for automating grading and feedback (summative assessment)
  • Create sections for real-time feedback (formative assessment)
  • Access students responses and collected data for analysis and interpretation

The presenter will model ways to use Google Forms with English learners at any proficiency level 

NOTES:

  • By registering for the Intermediate Level Google Forms session, you are acknowledging an understanding of the concepts covered in the Beginner session:
    • Creating forms from templates or a blank quiz
    • Adding and deleting items in a form
    • Adding titles and images to questions
    • Formatting questions and changing question settings
    • Using the send feature to invite people to fill out the form
  • You will need to have access to a Google Gmail account for this training. If you do not currently have a Google account you can create one for free here: https://www.google.com.
  • This session will be delivered via Zoom. Although Zoom is mobile-friendly, you will greatly enhance your experience by participating on a laptop or desktop computer.
    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Develop Google forms using the sections feature, adding YouTube videos, and managing settings to create activities and assessments
  • Apply a three-step process to framing tasks (setting the context; carrying out the task; wrapping up the tasks) to create student centered activities for synchronous and asynchronous learning
  • Use Google Forms to provide feedback to learners and collect assessment information
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
08/26/2021 - 10:00 am to 08/26/2021 - 12:00 pm
Location

United States

PD Center
SABES English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Curriculum & Instruction PD Center
Topic Area
Digital Literacy
Distance and Blended Learning
ESOL/English Learners