Google Tools for Education Overview

Questions and Answers

How can you view Google Forms results all in one place?

Export responses to a Google Sheet.

How can a Google Form be distributed to guardians?

Share a form link on your school or class website or email a form.

Which response types can be used in your Google Form?

Multiple choice, Short answer, and Checkboxes.

Which Join the Group permission setting guarantees that you select or approve every individual who becomes a group member?

Only invited users and anyone can ask. Signup and view all the answers

Which Post permission setting allows you and anyone you select (such as an assistant teacher) to send messages to the group?

Owners of the group or managers of the group. Signup and view all the answers

What types of components can you display on a Google Site?

Existing Google Docs, YouTube videos, and Photos. Signup and view all the answers

Which is true of guardian summaries in Google Classroom?

This feature informs guardians about upcoming deadlines and late work. Signup and view all the answers

Maintaining a progress tracker in Google Sheets is valuable because guardians can see teacher notes updated in real time.

True Signup and view all the answers

How can you confirm who submitted a communication log Forms entry?

Keep the 'Collect email addresses' setting checked. Signup and view all the answers

How can parents and guardians join a teacher conference via Hangouts Meet?

Dial the number on the calendar invitation or click the link to join on the calendar invitation. Signup and view all the answers

Which is true of Appointment Slots in Google Calendar?

The appointment slot becomes a calendar event from which participants can join a virtual conference, you set the duration of individual appointments, and you set the time period during which you're available for conferences. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a guardian to reserve an Appointment Slot?

A Google account. Signup and view all the answers

Where would you go to view responses to your Google Form?

Google Forms. Signup and view all the answers

Which is an appropriate use case for Google Classroom's Guardian Summaries?

Inform guardians about their student's overdue assignments. Signup and view all the answers

How can you join a Google Hangout?

Web browser or telephone. Signup and view all the answers

Which is true about creating a Google Group with the setting 'Only invited users'?

You must submit specific email addresses for those guardians to join the Group. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for families to receive Guardian Summaries related to your class?

The educator must turn on Guardian summaries for each class and the guardian must sign up to receive email updates. Signup and view all the answers

What outreach methods can be used to provide class guardians with information?

Google Groups and Google Sites. Signup and view all the answers

When using the appointment slot feature in Google Calendar, multiple people can select the same appointment slot.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of using Google Groups to email your class guardians?

You can bypass Gmail's daily sending limit of one hundred emails, you can send an email to just one email address to reach all guardians, and guardians can find and search previous class emails in one place at groups.google.com. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Google Forms and Responses

To view Google Forms results collectively, export responses to Google Sheets.
Google Forms can be shared with guardians through links on school/class websites or via email.
Response types available for Google Forms include multiple choice, short answer, and checkboxes.

Group Settings and Permissions

The "Join the Group" permission setting ensures that only invited users and those who request an invitation can join.
The "Post" permission setting allows group owners and managers to send messages to the group.

Google Sites and Display Components

Google Sites can showcase existing Google Docs, YouTube videos, and photos.

Guardian Summaries and Progress Tracking

Guardian summaries in Google Classroom provide updates on upcoming deadlines and late submissions.
Maintaining a progress tracker in Google Sheets allows real-time updates for guardians to see teacher notes.

Communication Logs and Meeting Invitations

To verify who submitted a communication log entry in Forms, ensure the "Collect email addresses" setting is enabled.
Parents and guardians can join a teacher conference via Hangouts Meet by dialing the provided number or clicking the invitation link.

Google Calendar and Appointment Slots

Appointment Slots in Google Calendar convert into calendar events for virtual conferences; educators can set the duration and availability.
Guardians need a Google account to reserve an Appointment Slot.

Accessing Responses and Guardian Summaries

Responses to Google Forms can be directly viewed in Google Forms itself.
For guardians to receive summaries related to a class, educators must activate the feature and guardians must opt-in for email updates.

Outreach Methods and Group Creation

Class information can be communicated to guardians using Google Groups and Google Sites.
Creating a Google Group with the setting "Only invited users" requires specific email addresses for inviting guardians.

Appointment Slot Features

Multiple individuals cannot select the same appointment slot in Google Calendar, ensuring exclusivity.

Benefits of Google Groups

Using Google Groups to email class guardians allows for sending bulk messages beyond Gmail's limit, simplifies communication to a single email, and provides a searchable archive at groups.google.com.

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Description

Explore the features and settings of various Google tools used in educational settings. This quiz covers Google Forms, Sites, and communication strategies for teachers and guardians. Test your knowledge on response types, group settings, and progress tracking.