Schoology LMS is a powerful learning management system (LMS) designed to simplify class management for educators. With features like assignment tracking, discussions, and seamless media integrations, it enhances the online learning experience. One such integration is Google Forms, which allows teachers to create interactive quizzes, collect feedback, and streamline student assessments.  

Whether you're a teacher looking to embed a survey or an administrator organizing feedback, this guide will walk you through the process step by step. 

Why Add Google Forms To Schoology?

Embedding or adding a Google Form directly onto a Schoology page offers several benefits, including:

  • Seamless Student Access: Students can complete the form without opening a new tab or leaving Schoology. It reduces distractions and makes it easier for them to stay focused.
  • Faster Submissions And Engagement: Embedding the form simplifies the process, encouraging more students to complete it. It makes quizzes, surveys, or feedback forms more accessible and user-friendly.
  • Streamlined Classroom Management: This feature eliminates the need to send links via email or messages. It helps to keep everything organized within the Schoology course materials.
  • Real-Time Data Collection: Teachers and admins can automatically collect responses in Google Forms, making it easy to track submissions. They can also analyze responses instantly without manual input.
  • Professional And Organized Look: It enhances the learning experience by integrating interactive elements within Schoology. The classes end up looking more polished than just pasting a Google Form link.
  • Works Across Devices: Students can access and complete the form from desktops, tablets, or mobile devices without compatibility issues. It allows them to submit their responses anytime, anywhere.

Step-By-Step Guide To Adding Google Forms To Schoology

Google Forms can be easily added to Schoology, making it convenient for educators to collect responses, conduct quizzes, and manage assignments. There are two main ways to do this:  

  • Adding A Google Form Link  
  • Embedding A Google Form  

Both methods are explained below with step-by-step instructions. 

Method 1: Adding A Google Form Link To Schoology

This method allows students to access the form by clicking on a direct link, making it quick and easy to share. Here’s how you can do it once you have logged in, in simple and easy-to-follow steps:

1.Create Your Google Form 

  • Go to Google Forms and design your form 
  • Click on the ‘Share’ button 
  • Select the ‘Link’ option and copy the URL 
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2.Add the Link to Schoology 

  • Open Schoology and navigate to the course where you want to add the form 
  • Click ‘Add Materials’ and then select ‘Add File/Link/External Tool’ from the drop-down menu 
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  • Paste the copied Google Form link and give it a title 
  • Click ‘Add’ to save 
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3. Customize Visibility (Optional) 

  • Use the gear icon in the Schoology settings to adjust grading options, set due dates, or make the form a required completion item 

Method 2: Embedding A Google Form In Schoology

This method integrates the Google Form directly into Schoology, allowing students to fill it out without leaving the platform. Here’s how you can do it once you have logged into your Schoology system: 

1.Get the Embed Code 

  • Open your Google Form 
  • Click ‘Send’ and select the Embed icon (< >) 
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  • Adjust the width and height, then copy the HTML code 

2.Embed in Schoology 

  • In Schoology, go to ‘Add Materials’ and then navigate to ‘Add Page’ 
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  • Click the ‘Insert Content’ button and choose ‘Image/Media’ 
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  • Select ‘From the Web’, then ‘Embed’ 
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  • Paste the embed code and click ‘Insert Media’ 
  • Click ‘Create’ to save your page 
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3.Test the Form 

  • Open the page and ensure the form loads properly 
  • Submit a test response to verify the functionality 
Pro Tip
  • Shorten the Google Form URL using Bitly or TinyURL for cleaner links
  • Enable notifications to get real-time updates on responses
  • Use ‘Sections and Branching’ to create personalized quizzes
  • Secure responses by restricting submissions to specific email domains

Adding a Google Form to Schoology is a simple yet powerful way to engage students and collect valuable data. Whether you choose to embed it or use a direct link, following these steps ensures smoother integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Forms responses are stored in Google Sheets, but you can manually enter grades into Schoology.

Not necessarily. To allow all students to access the form, uncheck the ‘Restrict to users’ option in Google Form settings.

Yes. You can link the form in an assignment and manually input scores into Schoology’s gradebook. However, for automatic grading, consider using Google Forms’ quiz feature.