Create a Student Assignment Tracker in Google Sheets with Google Forms

Setting Up the Google Form

• 📝 Start by creating a Google Form to input assignment details, including assignment name, status, class, due date, priority, difficulty rating, and notes.
• ⚙️ Utilize various question types like short answer, dropdowns, and date pickers to capture specific information effectively.
• 🎯 Configure dropdown options for status (e.g., 'Not started', 'In progress', 'Completed') and priority (e.g., 'High', 'Low').

Linking to Google Sheets and Initial Setup

• 🔗 Link the Google Form responses to a new Google Sheet to automatically populate data as assignments are submitted.
• 📤 Publish the form and fill it out with sample data to populate the sheet and test the setup.
• ⚠️ Be aware that directly editing form data in the sheet is not best practice; consider using a separate sheet for manipulation.

Customizing the Google Sheet

• 🗑️ Hide the unnecessary timestamp column to streamline the view of assignment data.
• 🎨 Apply formatting to columns, such as bolding text for assignment names, and set up dropdowns for status and class columns.
• ✅ Add a 'Done' checkbox column and use conditional formatting to strike through completed assignments, offering a satisfying visual cue.
• 🗓️ Implement conditional formatting or a custom formula to create a 'Due Soon' indicator for assignments due within the next 7 days, using emojis for visual alerts.

Mobile Accessibility and App Integration

• 📱 Publish the Google Form and create a shortcut on your mobile device's home screen for easy access.
• 🚀 Enable 'Open as a web app' for a more integrated, app-like experience when accessing the form on your phone.
• 🎨 Customize the form's header image and theme for a personalized look and feel.