Google Forms
Principal function(s): Poll and survey creatorsQuiz/exercise makersWhole classTeacherYou Supply
Google Forms is a tool for creating online surveys and quizzes. Users can create forms by adding various types of questions, such as multiple-choice, short-answer, or drop-down questions. It also allows adding videos or background images either by uploading them from a device or using those provided by Google. Users can then share forms with others via a link, through social media, or embed them into a website. Once a form has been completed, poll creators can access the data, which is automatically collected and organised into a Google Sheets spreadsheet for analysis. Google Forms is free to use but requires a Google account to create and manage forms. However, respondents do not need an account to fill out one.
Evaluation: Google Forms is a useful and straightforward tool for creating surveys and quizzes. It can help test students and get automatic grading, providing a rapid overview of their progress. It is thus a time-saving tool for teachers that can also connect with other Google tools such as Google Classrooms. Google Forms can also be employed to carry out surveys for research projects or collect feedback.
Cost: Free with a Google account.
Website: https://www.google.com/forms/about/
Categories
Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Straightforward, intuitive.
Time efficiency
Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s)
The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Over 150 languages.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Google is well known for using user data for advertising and marketing purposes, but it does offer a high degree of security for data. In the case of Google Forms, polls can be private or public, limiting their visualisation. Google Forms does not explicitly comply with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?)
Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
To some extent; users can create their own surveys using different question types and features.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based app.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements