Over the years, Google Forms has added a range of features that meet various needs. From adding a specific file type to adding conditional logic to questions, you'll find plenty of options. Although these features prove to be very useful, they often hit the wall.
For example, Google Forms doesn't allow you to add a time limit to forms or automatically close a form after a specific number of responses. This was not the case at the time of writing this post. Luckily, we have add-ons to fill those gaps.
If you're a teacher or administrator looking for Google Forms add-ons, you've come to the right place. These add-ons below allow you to do a lot of things like analyze your students' responses, create time-limited quizzes, or close form responses after a certain amount of time.
Let's start.
1. formLimiter
formLimiter is best for imposing a limit on responses for forms. This nifty add-on gives you two options. You can either choose to limit the number of responses a particular form can accept, or specify the date and time after which the form will stop taking responses.
Its time feature will find immense use in assignments and quizzes, where you wouldn't want students to take their time submitting their assignments.
formLimiter is extremely easy to use. Once you have added it to your Google Forms, you need to enable it through the Add-on section. After that, select one of the options (time or number of responses), and enter the trigger and that's it.
When the form reaches the threshold value, users will see a "Do not accept responses" message on their screens. The good news is that as an interviewer, you can always turn off this message view via the Responses tab of your form, if you feel the need to extend the time a little longer.
2. formRanger
If you want to dynamically populate your form questions from an already available Google Sheets spreadsheet, formRanger is the add-on for you.
The question type can range from lists and MCQs to question grids. All you need to do is save a spreadsheet with the questions first. After preparing your form structure, activate the formRanger by clicking the add-on icon in the upper right corner.
Now click the plus icon to link your spreadsheet to the form. The rest of the process is quite simple with self-explanatory buttons.
The good thing about this is that you can choose to change the questions hourly or after form submission. Clever, right?
3. http://Email notifications for forms
http://Email Notifications for Forms is more than just a notifier. First, it doubles as a nifty shape limiter. Second, you can set various rules for form submission.
For example, you can choose to receive notifications if a form has only one particular response type. Other than that, you can also choose to receive mobile notifications or keep the form open to the public for a specific period.
http://Email Notifications for Forms is free, but you can upgrade to the paid version which will open the doors to more features such as creating up to 400 rules/day.
In a nutshell, this add-on has many features that will come in handy if you are an experienced Google Forms user.
4. Timify.me
Next, we have Timify.me. This add-on brings time-bound forms to the table. For example, if you are creating a quiz that needs to be completed within five minutes, this smart add-on makes it possible.
However, unlike the above add-ons, using Timify.me is a bit complicated. Also, it's generally not recommended if you have a large group of students, as it creates a personalized link for everyone, which can be a bit difficult to distribute in the long run.
But if not, let me tell you, Timify.me can paint forms in a new color. To use it, you need to log in to the Timify dashboard using the credentials you use on Google Forms. Once the account is verified, return to Forms and create a quiz on a new form.
Next, enable the add-on by clicking the Add-on icon. Once done, you will see the new form in the Timify dashboard. Click on the name of the form > Create links and enter the names of all your students who will participate in the quiz.
Add the time and press the Create button. The next screen will show the links next to the names. Just copy the links and share them.
It's a bit cumbersome, but you get the added benefit of creating neat, time-limited quizzes.
5. Awesome Table Advanced Summary
Of course, the Answers tab of your Google Forms creates beautiful charts and tables. However, if you want to add a touch of customization, you can turn to the Advanced Summary by Awesome Table add-on.
It comes with a handy filter that allows you to filter the responses well. Plus, there's a handy timestamp chart that plots the time of responses and which answer they choose.
Simple and easy
This is because these add-ons make it easy to create quizzes and form-based assignments. Each of these add-ons has a somewhat unique offering that enhances the whole experience.
So which of them will you use first? Let me guess, formLimiter.
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