For instructional help, I read the written instructions from edtechvision.org. I created my sample survey, shared it with Greta, took the survey, and then pulled up my responses on Spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DLQXc5q-9aXWqGgLflye-y37BbpTW_olax33kDDJVko/edit?usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AsoAZjOZQdz6dEhMbjdmRmdCZDE3M09jU2xxYXRGT0E&usp=drive_web#gid=0
This survey could be a great tool to use in the classroom for middle schoolers and highschoolers to take quizzes or surveys. It sends the teachers their students' answers immediately and allows the teachers to generate grades quickly. In relation to the CCSS, surveys can be taken by the students and shared with one another or with teachers to get feedback on class projects or lessons.
It was fairly easy to generate the survey. It would definitely be a tool that I could and would use in my classroom. Sending those responses to Spreadsheet and calculating the grades that way is not something that I would ever use in my room. I don't hate math and I have never been particularly bad at math but Spreadsheets make no sense to me at all! I immediately get frustrated just looking at a Spreadsheet. I'm sure it makes a lot of teachers' grading so much faster, but I would rather spend more time with a calculator, pen, and paper.
Courtney, it is OK. You do not have to like (or use) spreadsheet software. At least you know what it is about, now, though. We all have things that just don't appeal to us. Don't worry about it (not that I thought you were, really). :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd, I agree the self grading quiz requires reading ability. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to find ways to get images into the form. I don't think one can adjust font size very well, either. So, use below 3d grade may not work very well. I suspect you might be looking at early childhood certification, or a lower elementary position as a preference in K-6?
Good review!