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In Part 1<\/a> of this blog, we introduced you to Microsoft Forms<\/a> and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Microsoft Forms in your instruction. This simple web tool\/app allows you to easily create polls, quizzes, and surveys and collect real-time data. Teachers can use this tool to collect feedback from families and teachers, build quizzes, and plan class, staff, and schoolwide activities. With Forms, you can assign quizzes with point values, add images, add YouTube videos within questions, and much more. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom ideas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When you first arrive on the site, click Sign In<\/strong> to sign in with your Microsoft account, or Try for Free<\/strong>. There is no need to buy anything, as Microsoft Forms is free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once logged in, you will have options pop up at the top\u2014New Quiz<\/strong>, New Form<\/strong>, Quick Import<\/strong> (this option is only available if you\u2019re using a free Office 365 Education account), or Explore Templates<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a closer look at the options on the left. The main difference between a quiz and a Form is that you can assign point values and select correct answers to the questions in the quiz templates. Think of the Form as more open-ended\u2014questions will have various answer options and are not scored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s begin with the New Quiz<\/strong> option. Below is an image of an untitled quiz. Notice you can add new content, view responses, collect responses, preview, and change the theme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click Theme<\/strong> to pull up variations you can use as the background. You can choose to use a solid color, pick a clipart theme from their collection, or click +<\/strong> to add your own images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have your theme, click on the placeholder title (\u201cUntitled quiz\u201d) to change it to fit your needs, then decide what kind of question you want to begin your quiz: multiple choice, text (short or long answer), rating, date, ranking, or file upload. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is an example of a Form (not a quiz). The multiple-choice option includes a toggle slider that allows you to set the Form to accept one or multiple answers. There is also a slider that makes questions mandatory. Notice that no “correct” answers are marked, and no point values are assigned to this question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now let’s look at a question in the quiz template. Here, you can click to check the correct answer, add a point value, and, like the Forms template, make an answer required and allow multiple answers. When you\u2019re ready to add the next question, click + Add new<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choose the next type of question that you would like to add. In this example, we\u2019ve added a rating question. You can choose the symbol (hearts, stars, smiley faces, numbers, and other options) and number of levels (from 2\u201310) you would like to use for your scale and assign a point value. Remember, the quiz option allows for points, but the Form option does not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another question type option is Text<\/strong>. You can do a short answer or check the long answer option to allow longer replies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once you have finished your questions, you have a few additional options you can access by clicking on the three dots on the right side of the menu ribbon, including the ability to duplicate your complete Form, add additional languages (they offer countless options), and print your Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to add collaborators, you can use the share link and adjust the permissions to invite any user who has an Office 365 work or school account, people in your organization only, or specific people in your organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also use this menu to access Settings<\/strong>. Here, you can decide who can fill out your Form or quiz (anyone, specific people in your organization, etc.), set a start and end date, shuffle questions, create a customized thank you message, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, click on Collect responses<\/strong> when you are ready to share your Form with respondents. You can copy and paste the URL, get an embed code, and set the collection settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, under Responses<\/strong>, you can view respondents’ answers, the average time the poll\/quiz took to complete, and even open and view the data in Excel if preferred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft Forms<\/a> is a simple web tool\/app that allows you to easily create polls, quizzes, and surveys and collect real-time data. Use Microsoft Forms for formative assessment by measuring student knowledge and evaluating course progress throughout a unit. In upper grades, you can use the results of surveys to guide learning by asking students what topics they would like reinforcement on before the exam. This tool would be ideal for the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or 1-1 classroom. These activities are also suitable for blended and distance learning, as forms are easy to share. Below, we share several suggestions for using Microsoft Forms in several subject areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create a Microsoft forms (or quizzes) about the following topics or for the following purposes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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