1. The document discusses different types of HTML form elements including text fields, text areas, file uploads, checkboxes, radio buttons, buttons, and labels. It also covers form validation using Spry and organizing forms using fieldsets. 2. Common HTML form elements are described along with their purposes and how they are implemented in code using tags like <input>, <textarea>, <select>, <option>, and <button>. 3. Validation is discussed as a way to ensure forms are properly filled out, with Spry mentioned as one method of validating text fields, checkboxes, text areas, and radio button groups.