Challenge: Google Forms

What did you create, and why?

I created a Google form for my parents to fill out at the beginning of the year so that I can find out more information about the best way to contact them, helpful information about their child and family, and ways we can help them with homework. I created this to help collect information from parents at the Welcome Back Dinner.

What went well for you?

I love how simple and easy it is to create a form. It’s streamlined and easy to navigate. It was fun to play with the different response types, it helped me to think of more questions to add. Well done Google!

What was challenging?

Nothing! The only thing I wondered was if responders could check all boxes that applied to them, but I found out they could after I finished the form and tried it out.

What did you enjoy?

I enjoyed finding out how the different response types worked, it helped me think of more questions to add to the form.

What ideas do you have for using this tool with your students, grade level, staff or to communicate with families?

I envision having a computer available for parents to come by and fill out the form as they meet with us during the Welcome Back Dinner or Curriculum Night. My hope is that this can get us more responses that traditional paper/pencil surveys that we send home.