How to Put a Google Form on Canvas

Embedding a Google Form into Canvas can enhance your course materials by allowing students to easily submit responses and engage with the content. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of adding a Google Form to your Canvas course, ensuring your students have a seamless experience. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Create Your Google Form

1. Access Google Forms: Go to Google Forms and log in with your Google account.
2. Start a New Form: Click on the "+" button to create a new form.
3. Design Your Form: Add questions, descriptions, and customize the appearance to suit your needs. You can choose from multiple question types like multiple-choice, checkboxes, or short answers.
4. Settings: Adjust the form settings according to your preferences. For instance, decide whether to collect email addresses, allow multiple submissions, or limit responses.

Step 2: Get the Embed Code

1. Send Your Form: Once your form is ready, click the "Send" button in the top right corner.
2. Select the Embed Option: In the send form window, click on the "<>" icon to get the embed code.
3. Copy the Code: Make sure the width and height settings are appropriate (you can adjust them later if needed). Copy the entire embed code provided.

Step 3: Log in to Canvas

1. Access Canvas: Go to your institution’s Canvas portal and log in with your credentials.
2. Select Your Course: Navigate to the course where you want to add the Google Form.

Step 4: Embed the Google Form in Canvas

1. Navigate to a Module: Go to the module where you want to include the Google Form.
2. Add a New Page: Click on the "+" button in the module to add a new item, and choose "Page" from the dropdown menu.
3. Create the Page: Title your page appropriately, such as "Google Form Submission."
4. Embed the Form: In the Rich Content Editor, click on the "HTML Editor" link in the top-right corner. Paste the Google Form embed code you copied earlier.
5. Save the Page: Click on the "Save" button to finish embedding your Google Form.

Step 5: Preview and Test

1. View Your Page: Click on the newly created page to preview how it looks.
2. Test the Form: Fill out the form yourself to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that responses are being recorded.

FAQ

1. Can I customize the appearance of the Google Form?
Yes, you can customize the theme, colors, and fonts of your Google Form to match your course design.

2. Will students need a Google account to submit the form?
No, students do not need a Google account to fill out the form unless you choose to collect email addresses.

3. How can I view the responses to my Google Form?
You can view the responses directly in Google Forms by clicking on the "Responses" tab. You can also export the data to Google Sheets for further analysis.

4. Is there a limit to the number of responses I can collect?
Google Forms can handle a large number of responses, but keep in mind that practical limits may depend on your account type and storage.

5. Can I edit the Google Form after embedding it?
Yes, you can edit the Google Form anytime, and changes will automatically be reflected in Canvas.