Indian Journal of Educational Technology
Volume 2 No. 2, July 2020

167

Communication

‘Google form’ to Deliver Content to Students
Sumeet Nandkumar Ramchandani

Principal, Samrat Ashok Primary School 303, Surat, Gujarat 
Email: ramchandanisumeet26@gmail.com

Introduction 

The world is passing through 
transformation. All of sudden, in this 
pandemic situation, the platform 
of teaching-learning is changed. A 
discussion has been going on for a 
long period about the usage of ICT. 
Modern classrooms are equipped with 
advanced devices. But, the situation 
of a pandemic has given new tasks to 
teacher fraternity because the effect of 
COVID 19 is perennial. It is difficult to say 
when our schools will get students in 
the classrooms?  Hence, it is necessary 
to think about the teaching-learning 
process which is almost stagnant at this 
moment. What can be done to revive 
it? The present write-up is written to 
answer aforesaid question. 

A brief description of the 
technology used in teaching and 
learning 

This is the story of the curse which 
becomes boon. As a principal of the 
school I used to ask questions to my 
students about current affairs on 
Monday assembly. Those students who 
used to give the correct answer they used 
to receive prise. This activity has been 
carried out for last three years in the 
school. The present situation indicated 
that students are not going to join us 
for the next three months. It is difficult 
to say anything about the reopening of 
the school. All the teachers have been 

instructed to create WhatsApp groups 
of their classes. It was created to pass 
on messages or necessary information. 
Now, the concept of ICT has touched its 
culmination at present. The internet, 
cell phone, Google classroom, Google 
forms and spreadsheet, etc. these are 
the technology without which it would 
be difficult to think about the teaching-
learning process. Among all, I prefer to 
use “a Google form” to deliver content in 
quiz form. The concept of Google form 
is very easy to use. Hence, I developed 
various quizzes like awareness about 
the corona, tenses for the students of 
eight standards, current affairs, etc. 
All the teachers distributed among 
their respective groups. Surprisingly, 
we received overwhelming responses.  
Now, schools are not in session, but 
with the help of a quiz, all teachers are 
in touch with students. They eagerly 
wait for the quiz. This is the first time in 
history, that the students of government 
schools are in touch with schools and 
the teaching-learning process is going 
on. Before one year, we used to receive 
circulars that teachers should not use 
cell phones in the classroom. Now, 
the cell phone is the only medium to 
communicate with our students. Even, 
this year admission forms are circulated 
through WhatsApp groups. This is how 
the curse has become a boon. 



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Their reflections of using the 
technology the feedback from the 
learners 

The present quiz was developed for the 
students of the fifth to eight standards. 
The basic question we’re asked about 
the COVID-19. The basic intent of this 
exercise was to know the awareness 
of the students about the current 
pandemic. Based on their responses, 
the second quiz will be developed to 
give them more details. Hence, some 
more content will be developed on 
the Functions of English grammar and 
general knowledge, which will be helpful 

to them for competitive exams.  

The Students Response

The responses of the students (as 
given in Fig-1) made us think about two 
matters: One, this is a new way to send 
content towards them. Therefore, they 
enjoyed it. Second, about any current 
situation, a quiz can be developed and 
shared with them. It will create one 
bridge of knowledge sharing. This will 
inculcate new habits among learners. 
On the other side, the teacher will 
also enjoy delivering content in a new 
manner.

The analysis of responses also gave 
us information about their perception 
about COVID 19, and we have tried to 
provide correct answers also so that 
they can get upgraded information

Conclusions

As a teacher or as a student, we enjoy 

answering questions or some time 
framing questions for the students. 
This is a good method and we have 
been using it for a long period. With the 
support of “Google Form”, we are trying 
to change the flavour of it. A “quiz” is 
a wonderful concept for information 
sharing. Our students always like this 
type of activity. 

References

Link: https://forms.gle/LAMwXLHi7yfywNev5 (Quiz Link)