When a doc is better than a sheet.

The above image are the results from a Google Form. Reading these Sheets isn't exactly a user friendly experience and can be rather cumbersome for some kids kids. If you run one simple Forms add-on the results can be entered into a simple Doc that is wicked easy for everyone to read and interpret.

This shows the exact same data that is on the top image but in a much easier and readable format. Do you see the amazing difference that docAppender can make?

Follow the directions in this video to learn how to use docAppender allowing you and your students to clean up the data.

What else can you use docAppender for?

Use this method to keep a running document of each time you conference with a student.
Creating a rubric form and share the results with teh student. The results are much easier for the student to read and interpret when compared to the sheets results.
Peer views!
Teacher observations.
Tracking progress through a unit or focused on specific skills.

Additional Resources

docAppender - official site
DocAppender - The Ultimate Peer Assessment Tool - one teachers take on using it in the classroom.
Using DocAppender with Google Classroom - this is a unique look at how one PE teacher used these two tools to simplify and automate the flow class work.

Comments

Who is emailing me? The Blue Man Group??? (Add an image to your Google account.)

WHY It is always nice to put a face with a name. Sometimes we need a tiny little reminder of what someone looks like because we don't see them very often. Follow these steps to add/change the image associated with your Google account. HOW Open your email. Click your image. It might just be a blue circle if you have not added something already. Click Change . Find an image you like. Your amazing new image will appear. From now on everyone can put a name to a face!

Embed an audio clip into a Google Form!

Are you looking to embed an audio clip into a Google Form? Below you will find a list of things you will need ready and a video to walk you through the process. Needed: A single PowerPoint slide. Movie Maker. (Already on your computer.) A Google Form. Watch this video for the steps to follow.

Setting Your Gmail Away Message

You will be away from your classroom for a bit and probably won't be checking email on a regular basis. Wouldn't it be nice to have Gmail respond for you alerting whoever is emailing that you out enjoying your summer? Setting up your vacation responder is pretty simple, a few clicks and a save. Start by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner of Gmail. Scroll way down the page. Look for the vacation responder section. 1. Click to turn the responder on. 2. Add your first and last days away. We would recommend adding something short and to the point for the subject line. 3. Whatever you add here will be the body of the email you are automatically sending out. It would be a good idea to tell them when you are planning on returning and who to call if they need immediate assistance. We also recommend not checking the two buttons at the bottom. 4. Save changes . That is it. Now your inbox will automatically alert people that you are not in your...

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