Yes, You Can Differentiate With Google Forms!
This post was inspired by a comment I received during my “Digital Differentiation with Google Apps,” session at the Texas Google Summit in Brenham, Texas. Michael Ogg, aka @PrincipalOgg, shouted, “Shut the front door,” when I showed how to use branching in Google forms. Thanks, Michael for one of the best comments I’ve ever had during a presentation!
How to Use Branching in Google Forms:
By “branching,” I am referring to the option in Google forms to, “go to page based on answer.” You may or may not have noticed this little check box when creating a Google form. This little box can make a big difference, and can offer ways to use Google forms to differentiate for students.
The key to making this work is to create a page break after each question. You can only choose another page once other pages have been created. But once you get this pattern down, it is very easy to do. Google Forms is probably the easiest of all the Google Apps.
The possibilities of this feature for formative assessment are endless. Questions could progress and get more advanced for students who need more of a challenge. This is a great idea for review before an exam.
You could also use Google Forms as a “choose your own adventure,” type of activity. I hope to have an example of this soon. The gears are turning! Be sure to check out my other Google resources for educators.
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