Are you ready for some QR Code FUN?
I know how busy us teachers are.
We wear so many hats that sometimes we can’t do it all,
get to it all,
think through it all.
We need someone to show real life actual examples of how to use technology,
like QR Codes,
in our classrooms.
And sometimes we just need it done for us so we can test it out.
Well, HI! My name is Mary
and I love technology and
I think QR codes are so awesome
and amazing and useful.
And best yet, I have thought it through for you!
Let me show you a few real examples of ways to use them in your classroom asap.
Every Monday morning, my little wonderfuls come in,
open their agendas, and write their spelling words.
Since this a routine and they are so well trained,
I like to mix it up some.
Sometimes I write the words in the front of the room,
sometimes we hunt for them around the room,
and sometimes we use QR codes.
This upcoming week, my class is learning about the -ell family.
I made two sets of spelling words,
one regular and one with QR codes for the words.
Both number 1’s are the word tell, 2’s are bell, etc.
I wanted to make them fun, so I used these “WANTED” accents I loved.
I cut out the boxes and used some good old glue to fix them up.
{I don’t laminate my QR Codes since the reflection of the lights from the film can make the codes more difficult to read.}
Then I hang the codes up around the room.
#1 is on a filing cabinet
and #7 is on the side of a cubbie.
My students can go around the room with an iPad or iPod.
The will scan the code and the text answer will pop onto the screen.
They write that word in their agendas next to the number 7.
My students can do this individually or with partners.
Now, why did I make two sets of cards, one without the codes?
I always like to have a back up in case I forget devices, they loose their charge, or whatever.
But, I like to have a backup for a little love who might not be able to handle the scans.
{I rarely have to use them, and most of the time if my wonderful
SEE the other version that isn’t as much fun,
they straighten up in a hurry. I set the word cards out at a table.}
I created a short little video to show you two more specific examples of how you can use QR Codes in your classroom tomorrow with some premade activities.
{I mean, who has time to make this stuff all the time?
It is sooo much easier to grab it from TpT!}
Here is the QR Scan & Learn Presidents
and the QR Scan & Learn US Symbols Pack
and here is a link to my Sight Word Stations
which contain the scan to check feature on the Secret Code Words.
Are you ready to try some QR Code fun in your classroom now?
My students love QR codes. I have had a great time doing different types of QR code scavenger hunts this year.
Tara
The Math Maniac
Thanks for the great ideas using QR codes. The short video helped. Where did you get the "WANTED" paper? Is there a sample included in one of the packets? Also, where did you get your "pre-made" cubesand/or dice?
Thanks so much for always sharing great ideas to use!
I don't even remember who made them! I buy the accents when I see them . Be more specific about the cube and I can help you. It isn't on this post so I am not clear.
Mary,
This is exciting and fun!
Kids and teachers alike engage more with visual QR codes. They're very popular in the education sector.
Take a look at Visualead.com.
Oded
Thanks so much for sharing all your creating ideas…. They are so wonderful! My kids and I really love them 🙂 keep the good stuff going Mary!!!! Gracias
You make me DESPERATELY want some iPods or iPads in my classroom 🙁 This is such a fabulous idea!
❀Jodi
Fun In First
Thanks for the video. I never understood the fun they could have. My question now is how to make a QR code?