QR Codes in the Classroom
I was shopping and noticed that many items have QR Codes on them. These QR Codes provide additional information about the products. Keeping my eyes open it seemed that QR Codes are everywhere. QR Codes were found everywhere for whatever purposes.
Using QR Codes within the classroom, we will be able to create flash cards, link sites for additional information (based on the topic we are learning), or to pass notes around in class.
QR Codes in the Classroom (YouTube) This video shows how a classroom uses QR Codes to recall links to online sources.
QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator For some fun assignments, let's try a treasure hunt. A friendly competition in class with students looking for a fun prize. These codes will be placed throughout the classroom. Students will be split into teams, and then sent off. Their clues to the codes would reflect the recent lessons taught.
To help personalize the classroom, there will be a large calendar with QR codes on students' birthdays. There will also be "This day in History" QR Codes. Students can scan the codes to say Happy Birthday to their fellow classmates, or be inspired by historical events, and people.
The embedded video has some math ideas which can be used throughout the year.
Using QR Codes in the classroom can help merge digital and traditional learning. There are many activities that can be made with QR Codes. Almost everything can come attached with a QR Code to help the lesson POP out for students to interact and learn.
Angel,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post about QR codes. You're right, they are everywhere. I must say, I do not even know how to access a QR code. I think I need an app for that, correct? And once you have the app you can use it open an QR code? I'm 27 years old and I still don't know! :)
I can definitely see the benefits for a variety of subject matters. I teach Spanish, so I imagine I could it for vocabulary review or a treasure/scavenger hunt like you suggested. Perhaps students could have to use QR codes to learn new Spanish words every day.
Thanks for the idea! I'll have to do more background research on QR codes.
~Jana
Hey Jana,
DeleteIf you have an Android device go to this link (Google Play Store):https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.qrcode&hl=en. It is a free QR reader/Scanner app. I have seen this used at my job when I traveled. QR Codes were used for informational purposes explaining a variety of things. Some items would include dehydration and the signs to look out for, some cheat sheets when it came to wiring, and other things. The convenience of being able to quickly scan and read made this tool useful.
Hi Angel. My students haven't used qr codes often either. This only time we have used them is with Plickers. With plickers, each student gets their own, unique card. You ask the question, they answer by holding up their card a certain way, then you scan with your phone or tablet. It's an amazing application, but does take a little time for younger students to figure out.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever used Plickers? It's a great application where each student used a qr code to answer a question. As the teacher, you scan their answers using your device. It's a super simple way to formatively assess your students quickly. It does take some time to explain how to use the cards, but is definitely a new and exciting tool for them to use.
ReplyDeleteMy apologies for the multiple replies. My browser made it seem like my first one didn't post!
ReplyDeleteIt's no problem. I've never used Plickers. I've used QR codes at work as a cheat sheet for applications. The Plickers program sounds fun and very interesting. I would like to see it in action.
DeleteQR codes are perfect for teachers because they have tons of uses and are so easy to make! I have used them to publish student work in the hallway before. Similarly, when my students wrote and recorded book reviews, I created a QR code for each review and placed it in the book. It's a great way to save and share student work without keeping hard copies. Additionally, at Back to School Night, I give parents a handout with QR codes linking to each important class website.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea you mentioned for the "This day in history..." birthday board! That is a great way to make a simple bulletin board much more interavctive. The treasure hunt sounds like a great way to review materials, and it encourages collaboration!
It seems the uses for QR Codes are only limited by one's imagination. Your use of it makes things simple and tidy.
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