QR Codes in the Classroom
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How to use QR Codes in the classroom, with how-to's, do's and don'ts and plenty of examples.
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- 1. Steve Briggs Founder & CEO of Tokkers STEAM Fest September 6, 2015 QR Codes: Cool Tech in the Classroom
- 2. THIS IS A QR CODE
- 3. QR CODES LINK PHYSICAL CONTENT TO DIGITAL CONTENT
- 4. QR CODE ADVANTAGES • Easy to create • Easily printed onto anything • Saves typing long URL’s • Avoids typing mistakes • Free to use • Lots of free QR Code apps
- 5. WHY USE QR CODES IN THE CLASSROOM? • Make learning more fun and interactive • Easy access to digital content • Lots of uses • Kids love them!
- 6. lots of QR reader apps - most are free
- 7. EXAMPLES!
- 8. WORKSHEETS
- 10. BOOKS
- 12. SCAVENGER HUNT The next clue can be found next to the picture of the first President of the United States.
- 13. SCAVENGER HUNT 47 x 5 - 27 / 3 + 7 This is the page number in the “History of Colorado” book on Mrs. Carson’s desk where you’ll find the next clue.
- 14. GRAPHS
- 15. MATH WORKSHEETS
- 17. ART & SCIENCE PROJECTS
- 18. FORMS / QUIZZES / SURVEYS
- 20. ONLINE MAPS
- 21. PHYSICAL MAPS / POSTERS
- 22. POSTERS
- 23. STORIES IN MOTION In two straight lines they broke their bread and brushed their teeth and went to bed.
- 24. TRIVIA QUESTIONS
- 25. VIRTUAL MUSEUM
- 26. GARDEN OR INDOOR PLANTS
- 27. VOCABULARY
- 29. LESSON / LECTURE NOTES
- 30. SCHOOL TOURS
- 33. DYNAMIC VS. STATIC • Static can’t be changed > dead links • Dynamic can be changed later
- 34. QR CODE CREATION TOOLS • Kaywa - paid version • QRStuff - paid version • Tokkers - paid and free versions DYNAMIC • Kaywa - free version • QRStuff - free version • snap.vu • goo.gl STATIC
- 35. CONTENT CREATION TOOLS • Google Sites • Google Forms • Wordpress • Weebly • YouTube • qrvoice • Audioboo • Tokkers
- 36. LET’S MAKE SOME QR CODES!
- 37. DO’S AND DONT’S
- 39. LEAVE WHITE SPACE AROUND QR CODE
- 41. GIVE A REASON TO SCAN http://goo.gl/0B5ceR Scan to see a video about this project
- 42. DARK COLOR AGAINST LIGHT BACKGROUND http://goo.gl/0B5ceR Scan to see a video about this project
- 43. PLACE IN WELL LIT AREA WITH STRONG DATA SIGNAL OR WIFI http://goo.gl/0B5ceR Scan to see a video about this project
- 44. NOT TOO SMALL http://goo.gl/0B5ceR Scan to see a video about this project
- 47. THANK YOU! Find this slide deck, links, resources and a lesson plan a http://tokkers.com/steamfest • Steve Briggs • http://tokkers.com • steve@tokkers.com • twitter.com/stevecbriggs • twitter.com/talkingcodes • facebook.com/talkingcodes
Editor's Notes
- Intro
- QR Code = Quick Response Code 2 dimensional bar codes they encode information text, phone number, contact info, URL
- When you scan a QR Code with a QR Code reader app on your phone or tablet, it can reveal text or a URL, in which case it will take you to a mobile web site, video or other content.
- Search qr code in app stores - iphone, android better ones: Scan, Barcode Scanner, I-Nigma, Qrafter, QR Droid, Google Goggles desktop apps -> http://dansl.net/qrreader/, QRSight
- Questions on worksheet with answer in QR Code
- Post QR Codes that link to upcoming school events.
- Books - stick QR Code on or inside book covers with student book reports/reviews, links to sites about the book, comprehension questions for students/parents
- Put QR Code next to a printed article to read online and share. Class blog - put QR Code outside classroom door to point to the class blog.
- Each code gives a question/clue that leads to the next code - or students write answers to questions and hand them in at the end.
- Each code gives a question/clue that leads to the next code - or students write answers to questions and hand them in at the end.
- Use create-a-graph (http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/) to create graphs and link to them with QR Codes.
- QR Code gives instructions on how to derive the answer, or the answer itself - link to text or video.
- Add QR Codes to handouts and assignments with details of the assignment and/or links to resources - text, audio or video.
- Link to a photo of the student or an audio/video of the student explaining the artwork or project - especially great for Open House
- Create a form on Google Forms and link a QR Code to it - everyone can take a quiz or poll at the same time and get instant results.
- Link a QR Code to a page with links to all of their online assignments/projects - can be used for assessments
- Create a map in Google Maps and link QR Code to the map.
- Put QR Codes on a physical map or poster so students can learn more about that city/state/country or subject.
- Put QR codes under pictures or quotes of historical figures or events to learn more about them - web sites (Wikipedia), audio speeches, videos
- Break up a short story into small excerpts and place the codes around the classroom or school. Students will have to scan all the excerpts to read the whole story.
- Tack up a QR Code that points to a trivia question that changes daily or weekly.
- Put historic or science or art objects around the classroom with QR Codes - use Tokkers or QRVoice to explain each piece
- A QR Code next to a plant links to article about the plant or care instructions.
- Put up cards on a "Word Wall" with new science or new vocabulary words and QR Codes to give definition, usage, pronunciation.
- Put up cards with foreign language words - scan the QR Code to get the translation.
- A QR Code can link to lesson or lecture notes, or an audio or video or powerpoint (slideshare.net) of the lesson, or additional materials and resources.
- Place QR Codes around the school at locations of interest with more information about that location and how to get to the next stop.
- Put a QR Code next to equipment that gives operating instructions and safety info.
- Many museums offer virtual field trips. Link a QR Code to various tours and students can go on a virtual field trip together or individually.