Google+Forms

Google Forms in the Classroom:
//In this hands-on session, you will learn to create online surveys and quizzes that you can use in your classroom. We will also use Google Forms built-in reporting function to visually display student responses, learn about Google Sheets (spreadsheet), and use the Flubaroo app so the computer grades your quizzes! This class is appropriate for all levels of teachers. //

Please take a moment to complete the following survey's and quizzes. Your test answers will be used during this PD session.
 * 1) @Professional Development Sign In Form
 * 2) @Professional Development Pre-Test
 * 3) Trivia Quiz

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Cloud based storage

 * What is Cloud Computing - Good Housekeeping Article


 * What is cloud based storage and why do I need it? **

If you use more than one computer (work laptop, home computer, smartphone, tablet), you often want to access the files on one computer while you are on another computer. Online cloud storage applications allow you to share your files between devices (and between people). They also offer synchronization - which means that if store a file in the online storage folder on one computer, the application will automatically update it to your other devices.

Three of the options for (free) cloud storage are:
 * Drive (Google) -- offered through Google Apps for Education
 * SkyDrive (Microsoft)
 * Dropbox

SkyDrive vs Google Drive vs Dropbox (information taken from the online article: Compare SkyDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox || Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, BlackBerry and Android devices || 2GB (but you can earn more) || * Constantly synchs which means your files are always up to date. || PC, Mac and Android phones/tablets || 30GB ( to share between Google Drive, Gmail, & Photos) || * Google office apps (Microsoft) || Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone || 7GB || * Word online office apps are stripped down versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 * Which should you choose? **
 * Cloud Storage Provider || Operating Systems Supported || Amount of Free Storage || Pros || Cons ||
 * Dropbox
 * Works with XP
 * File history. Saves your files for 30 days in case you accidentally delete it.
 * File history. If you delete from the web app, the file goes into a Trash folder that is easily restored.
 * Maintains a detailed log of every change made to your files or account.
 * Offline access: mobile app allows saving for offline use.
 * Allows for selective sync. That is, you can stop some folders from sync'ing on some machines. || * Constantly synchs which means it takes a lot of bandwidth - which we currently do not have in Winchester.
 * Account Security: 2 step protection not available.
 * Search looks at the names of files not the contents of the files. ||
 * Google Drive
 * File history. Available but not clear for how long.
 * File history. If you delete from the web app, the file goes into a Trash folder that is easily restored.
 * Account Security - Drive connects to your Google account which allows for a 2-step protection and non-authorized user will not be able to access your files even if they have your username and password.
 * Maintains a detailed log of every change made to your files or account.
 * Best search capabilities. When you search for a keyword, it checks all file formats including scanned documents and photos using OCR.
 * Offline access: mobile app allows saving for offline use.
 * Allows for selective sync. || * Not available for iPad
 * Printing does not always work correctly. ||
 * OneDrive
 * File history. Available but not clear for how long.
 * File history. If you delete from the web app, the file is gone forever. || * No Windows XP version available.
 * Account Security: 2 step protection is not available.
 * Does not maintain a list of changes that have been made to your files.
 * Search looks only fat the names of files not for the contents of the files.
 * Offline access: does not support Apple device storage.
 * Does not allow for selective sync. ||

All services do offer a web mobile version that can help you access your files from the web browser of any mobile phone.


 * Google Drive - download Google Drive for Windows
 * Dropbox -- get your own Dropbox account
 * OneDrive -- get your own OneDrive account

**Google Forms**

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Google Forms Help Center

** Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom **
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**Example uses with Google Forms **

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 * Library Pass Example **


 * Create your Own Form Activity:**

Please break up into groups of two. You will c reate a Google Form Quiz about any subject. Ideas for quizzes:
 * Getting to know you
 * Classroom Learning Style ( Ex. Do you prefer learning in a group, alone, in pairs?)
 * Jeopardy
 * Basic Subject Content
 * math -- simple addition
 * social studies -- president names or states
 * english -- parts of speech)


 * Your quiz should include:**
 * 2 Multiple Choice Questions
 * 2 True or False Questions
 * 1 Fill in the blank Question

You will share your quiz with your partner in Google Drive so that both of you can edit and view the quiz. When you are finished creating your quiz, you will share your quiz with the class. Complete your classmates quizzes to give them data for the next part of the class.
 * Please note: **

Flubaroo - an app to use with Google Sheets

 * Flubaroo - grade online assignments
 * Flubaroo Instructions Handout -- [[file:Flubaroo Instructions.doc]]
 * Flubaroo Tutorial **

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=Limiting the Number of Respondents to your Form= >
 * How to Schedule your Google Forms and Limit Submissions

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