Google Forms Full Course Tutorial (2+ Hours)

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Google Forms, a free application for creating interactive forms, surveys, and quizzes. Whether you are new to Google Workspace or transitioning from another office suite, this step-by-step guide will help you navigate Google Forms effectively.

Step 1: Getting Started with Google Forms

• Sign In to Your Google Account

  • Go to the Google homepage.
  • Click on the “Sign in” button and enter your credentials.

• Access Google Apps Menu

  • After signing in, click on the grid icon (Apps menu) in the upper right corner of the screen.

• Open Google Drive

  • From the Apps menu, select "Drive."
  • Google Drive is where your Google Forms will be stored.

Step 2: Creating a New Form

• Start a New Form

  • Click on the “New” button in Google Drive.
  • Select “Google Forms” from the dropdown menu.

• Adding Questions

  • Click on the “Untitled form” to give your form a name.
  • Use the sidebar to add various types of questions (multiple choice, short answer, checkboxes, etc.).

• Previewing Your Form

  • Click on the eye icon in the top right corner to see how your form will look to respondents.

Step 3: Using Templates

• Create a Form from a Template
  • Click on the “Template Gallery” at the top of the Forms page.
  • Choose a template that fits your needs and customize it.

Step 4: Modifying Form Questions

• Insert Titles and Sections

  • Use the “Title” option to categorize your form.
  • Click “Add section” to organize your form into multiple pages.

• Modify Questions

  • Click on any question to edit its content.
  • Use the drag-and-drop feature to reorder questions.

• Make Questions Required

  • Toggle the “Required” option for any question to ensure respondents must answer it.

Step 5: Managing Form Responses

• Sending Your Form

  • Click the “Send” button in the top right corner.
  • Choose to share via email, link, or social media.

• Filling Out and Reviewing Responses

  • Respond to your own form to see the user experience.
  • Check responses by going back to the “Responses” tab in your form.

• Linking to a Spreadsheet

  • Click on the green Sheets icon in the Responses tab to create a spreadsheet for tracking responses.

Step 6: Customizing Form Settings

• Adjust Form Settings
  • Access the settings gear icon to configure general options (e.g., collecting email addresses, limiting responses).
  • Modify presentation options (e.g., showing a progress bar).

Step 7: Changing Form Appearance

• Modify Themes and Backgrounds
  • Click on the palette icon to change the theme color, background, and font style.
  • Add a header image to enhance the form's look.

Step 8: Creating Quizzes

• Set Up a Quiz

  • In the settings, toggle the option to make your form a quiz.
  • Add questions specifically designed for quizzes.

• Adding Answer Keys and Feedback

  • For each question, set the correct answer and provide feedback for correct/incorrect responses.

• Releasing Grades

  • Choose when to release grades and send email notifications to respondents.

Step 9: Adding Multimedia

• Incorporate Images and Videos
  • Use the image icon to add images to questions or forms.
  • Click the video icon to embed videos.

Step 10: Advanced Features

• Allow File Uploads

  • Enable file uploads in your form for respondents to attach documents.

• Creating Pre-Filled Forms

  • Use pre-filled links for customized forms tailored to specific respondents.

• Importing Questions

  • Utilize the import feature to bring questions from other forms into your current form.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage forms using Google Forms. This tool is powerful for gathering information, conducting surveys, and creating quizzes. Explore additional features and integrations within Google Workspace to enhance your forms further. For advanced functionalities, consider exploring the Google Forms help center for more detailed guides.