What is MS Forms? 

Microsoft Forms is a Microsoft 365 application for creating, distributing and managing digital forms, surveys, quizzes and polls. It provides a web-based interface for designing forms, collecting responses and viewing response data. 

Responses can be analysed using built-in reporting tools or exported to Excel for further analysis. Forms integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications and can be shared through links, QR codes, Microsoft Teams, or embedded within digital learning materials. 

 What can I do with MS Forms? 

Microsoft Forms can be used to create surveys, questionnaires, quizzes and polls, enabling staff to collect and analyse responses from students and colleagues. 

If you are considering live polling during a teaching session, Vevox is the University’s recommended polling platform and provides a wider range of features to support classroom engagement and interaction. 

Microsoft Forms can be used for live polling but is particularly useful for structured data collection before, after or between teaching sessions. Responses can be reviewed within Forms or exported to Excel for further analysis. 

Examples of using Microsoft Forms for teaching and learning 

Microsoft Forms can be used to:

• Gather information before a workshop, lecture or seminar. 

• Collect information about students’ prior knowledge, expectations or learning needs. 

• Collect detailed feedback, such as mid-module feedback. 

• Gather responses to reflective activities completed outside class. 

• Conduct end-of-session or end-of-module evaluations. 

• Create self-marking quizzes for knowledge checks and revision activities. 

• Collect project preferences, topic choices or other student selections. 

• Gather responses to surveys conducted before, during or after teaching activities. 

Benefits of Microsoft Forms 

Microsoft Forms is particularly useful when: 

• Collecting structured information from large groups. 

• Gathering feedback over an extended period. 

• Conducting surveys and evaluations. 

• Exporting and analysing response data in Excel. 

• Creating simple self-marking quizzes. 

• Supporting administrative and organisational processes associated with teaching. 

Should I use Vevox or Microsoft Forms? 

 For step-by-step guidance, please see the TEL support guide on MS Forms for teaching and learning.