Gathering+Information

**Gathering information**
Who are you? Ever need to gather information about your students AND have it at your digital fingertips? Collect it through either a [|Google Docs Spreadsheet] form or a [|Survey Monkey] free survey. Let's collect a little information about our group!
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 * Task** - complete this form, located on a page here on this wiki called "Who are you?", and let's take a look at who is attending this institute!

If your students are going to collect and analyze data, here is a possible [|survey checklist.doc] to evaluate their work.


 * Task** - brainstorm ideas on using a Google form in the classroom.

Want to use Google Forms in your classroom? A Form is part of the Google Spreadsheet, which is part of Google Docs. You need a Google Account. You may use any email address as your login for a Google Account ID - and a confirmation will be required. Read more: Setting up a Google Account ID: [|googleid.pdf] Getting started with Google docs: [|Google Docs Info.pdf]

Take Google Forms one step further - turn your form into a self-grading activity (think quiz, exit ticket, quick comprehension check, etc.) - learn more with this [|9 minute video tutorial.]

Entering world language characters requires the use of ASCII characters - one option is to use ALT+ the number code you see on [|this table] (scroll down for the extended character table).

Gmail address aliases (variations using "." or "+") - from [|gmail], or perhaps [|this explanation] or [|this explanation,]