Technology+Infusion+-+Surveys

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Surveys, forms, and questionairres help us gather information quickly for analysis. There are creative ways to use these in the classroom and to differentiate instruction. For example, after watching a video or reading a story, student responses to questions on a form could generate data that could be used to create an // emotion graph //.=====

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//An // emotion graph // is a simple line graph comparing a range of happiness to sadness against different points (time) in a story or film. ////This technique of graphing the emotional ups and down within a story really helps [students] to visualize the whole story in a different way. Once the graphs are complete they can be discussed in reference to the different peaks and troughs of emotion. “Why is the main protagonist so upset at this point on the graph, what has happened?”, “In which part of the story is he the happiest?” (from: // []) =====

(from: @http://www.jotform.com/blog/9-Educational-Uses-of-JotForm)

 * 1) Identify a student's strengths and weaknesses
 * 2) Provide independent skill activities for use in the classroom, at home, or in the library media center
 * 3) Help students review materials before tests with content review and skill assessment activities
 * 4) Help students design and implement polls to gather data for projects
 * 5) Gathering data to guide evidence driven practices
 * 6) Provide online self-directed learning games and activities
 * 7) Survey teachers about technology needs and staff development topics
 * 8) Survey parents for input on a school improvement plan
 * 9) Survey students to assess interest in topics and titles
 * 10) Help teachers set up polls and administer quizzes
 * 11) Evaluate web page content and usability
 * 12) Evaluate effectiveness of lessons
 * 13) Evaluate use of online databases and internet
 * 14) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000033; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; list-style: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Determine user satisfaction and areas for improvement
 * 15) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000033; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; list-style: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Determine what and why students read
 * 16) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000033; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; list-style: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teach students about online polls for gathering data
 * 17) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000033; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; list-style: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gauge knowledge, use and proficiency of teachers' skills in technology and information literacy
 * 18) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000033; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; list-style: inherit !important; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Compare perceptions of services and programs by different groups--students, parents, teachers, and administrators

Examples

 * Student Learning Styles Survey, O:\Teacher_Extras\Staff Development Information\FHS - Student Learning Styles - Database
 * [|Greek Mythology - Interviewing the Gods and Goddesses] DI Extender activity
 * 70+ Google Forms for the Classroom (along with 65 Interesting Ways (and tips) to use Google Forms in the Classroom) There are many creative examples that will help you think out of the box when it comes to using forms in your instruction.
 * Tony Miller Business Management Example
 * Tony Miller Business Management Class Evaluation
 * Tony Miller Student Created Examples: Sleep Survey, Sports Project, School Safety, Video Game Counsole Survey
 * Jason English Advanced Physics Phone Survey
 * [|Dave Morelli use of Jotform]

Online Survey Creation Sites
Zoomerang (D211/FHS Premium account - Fremd staff can contact Michael Bachrodt for the username and password) //**Teachers can create their own free basic level account that provides 12 questions and 100 responses/survey.**// @http://zoomerang.com/
 * //Note: Only one person can log in at a time to this account. These surveys can be e//**//**mbeded into a web page, blog, etc. Responses can be analyzed on the screen or exported to a spreadsheet.**//

Google Forms (Free, but you need an account) //**Log in, Click on: Create New >> Form. Responses are collected into a Google spreadsheet.**// http://docs.google.com How to Create a Google Form (You may have to log in to Google, first.)

JotForm (Basic is free.) //**Simple WYSIWYG format, e**////**mbeddable into a web page, blog, etc. The fee version is better for many respondents. An embed feature is included. Responses are emailed to the user.**// @http://www.jotform.com/

Survey Monkey (Free) http://www.surveymonkey.com
 * //Free version is limited to 10 questions and 100 responses/survey.//**

KwikSurveys (Free) //**Embeddable into a web page, blog, etc.**// @http://www.kwiksurveys.com/

Surveys Using Cell Phones
Poll Everywhere (Free for audiences of 30 or less) @http://www.polleverywhere.com/ An Educators Introduction to Poll Everywhere


 * Text feedback to a presenter
 * Outdoor SMS voting
 * Anonymous polls for sensitive topics
 * Teaching comprehension checks
 * Green surveys
 * Replace expensive 'clickers'

Classroom Performance System
Each CPS unit comes with 32 'clickers' that students use to respond to questions posed by teachers either through a PowerPoint presentation, verbally, or by using the built in question editor that is part of the CPS software. 'Clickers' allow students to respond anonymously to these questions, but the teacher can set up a 'class' within the CPS program and record student responses without other students knowing who has what clicker.

Every department has a CPS unit. There are additional units for checkout from the Technology Department.

BackChannels
BackChannels provide a way for participants to provide feedback to a presenter or hold conversations with other participants during a presentation. Teachers can use this idea to receive feedback during a lesson from students.

10 Reasons to BackChannel TitanPad, @http://titanpad.com/ Chatzy, http://www.chatzy.com TinyChat, http://tinychat.com/