2.3. Technology in Online writing assessment
2.3.1. GG Form in assessing writing skills online
2.3.1.1. Definition of GG Form
Google Forms is a free application that anyone with a Google account can use to quickly send out questionnaires or surveys and collect data in a timely and structured manner (Gavin, 2019). In this situation, these forms can be used for basic research, t-shirt orders, RSVPs, or as an assessment tool. The interface of the product is similar to that of a document editor, with drop-down lists of options and drag-and- drop question re-ordering. Users can include images and videos in surveys. Users can also use their own logic to customize the inquiry flow. Google automatically provides simple summary summaries of the survey findings to customers, or users can download the raw survey results data and analyze it using spreadsheets or other analytics applications.
2.3.1.2. Features of GG Form
When teachers submit a Google Form, the results are instantly compiled into Google Sheets documents, making it one of the most efficient data collection tools available (Gavin, 2019). Users can create charts, graphs, and tables after entering data
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into a Google Sheet to visually communicate the information (Weber, 2018). Data can also be sorted by specific responses or questions. Furthermore, Google Forms makes collaboration easier by allowing users to share forms and responses (Gavin, 2019).
This platform facilitates data sharing among teachers, instructional coaches, and principals.
Teachers can include the Google Form into an evaluation by taking the following steps: To begin, the teacher develops a Google Form evaluation and distributes it to students via links or other types of media. The teacher had a computer open to the
"Responses" tab of the Google Form while the students were taking the quiz. When students finish the evaluation, Google Forms displays the following information on the Summary page: a breakdown of the average, median, and range of scores; a count of the most frequently missed item(s) on the exam; a list of student scores/email addresses/timestamp of submission; and a bar graph for each question displaying the answers to each question. The instructor uses this data to assess overall class performance and to identify any specific areas that need to be addressed during whole- group instruction. Furthermore, Google Forms added a Question tab, which allows teachers to go through the assessment question by question and see how many students selected each response option. The number of responses as well as a drop-down list of students who selected each answer would be displayed here. The instructor can use this function to select which students should work in small groups to clear up minor misconceptions. Individual is the last tab on the Responses page. This tab displayed a drop-down menu containing all of the student responses. Each student's responses to each question on the evaluation are available. Furthermore, the instructor can use this tool to determine what to reteach when students require extra help to address serious misconceptions. A Google Sheets file is another option for displaying assessment data in Google Forms. Google Forms creates graphs just as quickly as it creates spreadsheets of individual student responses (Morgan Douell, 2020).
2.3.1.3. Advantages of using GG Form to assess writing skills
Google Forms is a free resource that anyone with a Google account can use, and it has numerous benefits for both instructors and students. Some of the advantages of using Google Forms are as follows: a free tool for educators and students; using
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Google Accounts, findings can be instantly shared with other teachers, students, and parents; differentiation can also be achieved with Google Forms. The researcher discovered a resource from a teacher who uses Google Forms for differentiation while conducting research on Google Forms in education (Bell, 2017). Differentiation is the process of tailoring lessons/materials to the specific needs of each student. This teacher used a Google Forms option to "branch" her assessments, which means she created one basic test and added questions that both broadened the standard and provided interventions to assist difficult students with topic understanding. Following that, students would take the test, and based on their results, they would receive enrichment or support as needed. It would be intriguing to undertake a study on this topic, as three teachers find it difficult to differentiate. Unusual options, such as using Google Forms, may be available. Google Forms may be useful as a summative evaluation tool due to its quick data display. Teachers can share students' comments via Google Classroom or directly to a Google Account by using Google Forms' sharing options. (Morgan Douell, 2020)
2.3.1.4. Disadvantages of using GG Form to assess writing skills
There are some disadvantages to using Google forms, including the difficulty in embedding the forms into other websites.
Like every good thing, there are downsides. Angela Kayode-Sanni (2022) emphasized that “The first for Google Forms is its dependence on the internet”.
Without internet, there is no way to see, make updates, or do anything else. Unlike other programs that allow you to sign in with a Google account, the only method to use Google forms after connecting to the internet is with a Google account. The irony is that it does not apply to Google, therefore it is just one-way; a Google account is required. Google Forms integrates seamlessly with the rest of the Google Workspace ecosystem, including Google Sheets and Gmail. It does not, however, have the ability to integrate with any other program outside of the Google ecosystem. Any connectivity requires the purchase of a third-party connector, undermining the security of direct integration, and it lacks native interfaces with third-party apps. While the possibilities appear extensive, the fact is that Google Forms is best suited for questionnaires or surveys since it lacks the flexibility to generate a wide range of
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forms, such as payment forms, lead generating forms, and more. If you want a variety of possibilities, you may need to look into different form builders. The skewed reporting and analytics tool is one of Google forms' most obvious weaknesses. All you get is a summary of the responses to the questions posed. Google forms do not provide further data such as how long it took per participant, how many receivers saw the questions, the abandonment percentage, seeing the results with visuals or graphs, and more. To move beyond the fundamentals of reporting and analytics, you'll need a more powerful form builder, such as Formplus. Google Forms has a restricted set of functions. For example, unlike other form builders with a complete supply of payment gateway solutions, Google forms lack payment gateway features that enable for the collection of online payments.