Lately, the big buzzword in education has been data. Everybody loves data. But how do you collect data in the art class? Especially if art is subjective? It is easier in the AP Art History course because you have tests and essays which generate objective measurements. It is also difficult to keep track of a million pieces of paper from things like Open House, beginning of the year signature forms, SEL, etc.
Well, one lesson I learned from COVID is that digital is your friend. I don’t need to spend 30 minutes waiting in line at the copy machine, only to have it jam right before I use it, anymore! I have Google! I can make a Google Form which will collect the glorious data I need for me. Brilliant. I use Google Forms for everything. At the beginning of the year I send one out to my parents, in which I ask things such as “Do I have permission to display your student’s artwork?” “Does your student have permission to use power tools?” “Have you read through the syllabus?” And then the form will sort the information into a Google Sheet, that I can then code for responses as in the example below.
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Yes, my student has my permission to use the tools listed. |
My student has no known allergies |
Please do not post my student or information on social media. |
I have fully read the course syllabus and my student and I understand the requirements and expectations of the course, I have selected my decision regarding Permission to Display student artwork, I have selected my decision regarding the Permission Form for art related tools, My student is signed up for Google Classroom, I am aware of Parent Portal (grade viewer and attendance), I am aware that supplies are needed for this class and a $55 supply fee for advanced classes (AP, IB only)., I am aware that my student will need an internet capable device and a device for taking photographs of artwork and process. |
I also use Google Forms in various other ways; as quizzes, as surveys on Monday where I check-in with how my students are doing, to collect information about students who need recommendation letters and as a means of voting on art show winners, etc.
Here are some examples:
Monday Check-In:
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What was the best part of the past week for you? |
Share one success you have had recently. |
What was the worst part of the past week for you? |
What is one obstacle you hope to overcome? |
What emotion are you feeling the most today? |
What are you doing to manage stress? |
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Going to McKinney |
Finishing all of my homework |
Running out of Pringles |
My chronic Pringles addiction |
Happiness |
Listening to music |
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getting to see my old coworkers |
finishing all of my lines before the weekend |
going to 3 different stores before finding a pair of shoes |
my upcoming math test |
Happiness |
getting lots of sleep |
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I finished my sketch for my self-portrait drawing. |
I have finished 3 tests, and I felt confident in my knowledge. |
I haven’t slept. |
Time management. |
I’m okay. |
I record myself. |
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The weekend |
I don’t know |
Test. |
My math quiz. |
Happiness |
Going for walks |
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The weekend |
Finishing my textbook reading much earlier than needed |
The homework |
procrastination |
Happiness |
Taking breaks |
Friday Exit Ticket:
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What’s one important thing you learned in class this week? |
How will you implement what you learned? |
Did you meet your goals for the week? |
What do you have to get done this weekend for your current assignment(s) in this class? |
What is one question you have about what we have gone over this week? |
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How to draw in Procreate. |
I’ll implement what I learned into digital art. |
No |
I will finish my collage. |
none. |
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I learned how to make multiple thumbnail sketches for the self portrait project |
I will make more thumbnail sketches for further project |
Yes |
The collage |
Do we have to sketch out our self portrait for the collage? or just use the picture we took? |
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How to use procreate a little better. |
Maybe I’ll use it in future projects |
Sorta, yeah |
the collage |
nothing |
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Collage art |
By making more collage based art pieces in the future |
Not really. |
My work collage!! |
No questions! |
Art Show Awards: (Pie slices correspond to students)
There are a myriad ways you can use Google Forms in the classroom to collect your own data. This is also really helpful for presenting to administrators during evaluations.
How do you use Google Forms in your classroom?
