Microsoft Forms offers a streamlined way for the Mississippi State University community to create surveys, quizzes, and polls, and share them with students, staff, and faculty. With its intuitive interface, users can quickly gather feedback, assess learning, and even register for events. Results are easily analyzed and can be exported to Excel for further analysis.
Microsoft Forms is a versatile tool that can be used across the university for a variety of purposes:
- Student Engagement: Create surveys to gather feedback on classes, programs, or campus initiatives.
- Faculty Assessment: Develop quizzes and exams to evaluate student understanding or conduct formative assessments.
- Event Registration: Collect information for events, workshops, or conferences.
- Staff Feedback: Gather opinions on policies, procedures, or training programs.
- Data Collection: Create forms to collect specific information or conduct research.
Key Features of Microsoft Forms:
- Easy Creation: Drag-and-drop interface for creating forms, surveys, quizzes, and polls.
- Real-time Results: See results as they come in, with built-in analytics for evaluation.
- Sharing Options: Share forms via links, email, or embed them in websites.
- Excel Export: Export data for further analysis or grading.
- Integration with Microsoft 365: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications, such as Microsoft Teams.
Tips for Using Microsoft Forms for Quizzes:
- Align Questions to Learning Outcomes: Ensure your questions are relevant to the learning objectives you want to assess.
- Use Authentic Questions: Ask questions that spark meaningful conversation and encourage critical thinking.
- Consider How You Will Use the Results: Plan how you will analyze and use the data collected from your forms
Visit the Service Desk Knowledge Base for a comprehensive guide on Microsoft Forms at Mississippi State University.
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