mass cue qr coding
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Utilize QR codes in your school and classroom to engage families and students in all aspects of the learning process! Create dynamic newsletters, interactive scavenger hunts, coded libraries, viral projects and so much more!TRANSCRIPT
QR Coding in the ClassroomPresented by: Melissa Horton
Falmouth Public Schools, [email protected]
@coastieteacherhttp://blogs.falmouth.k12.ma.us/mhorton/
MassCue2014October 23, 2014
Who?O Who should utilize QR codes?
O AdministratorsO PTOO Classroom TeachersO SpecialistsO Special Education TeachersO STUDENTS
Say What?!?!O ANYONE can integrate QR codes into
what they are already doing!
O They will help to connect all facets of the school together in an easily accessible format
Where?O In your classroom
O NewslettersO Around the building
O On projectsO Class libraries
O FlyersO Bulletin boards
O As lesson startersO On answer cards……O The SKY is the LIMIT!
When?O You are integrating technology into
your classroom routine
O Need quick access to a site, answer, information
Why?!?O To change up your regular routine and
keep students engagedO Eliminate the need for long web addressesO Save time accessing informationO Create a bank of information for students
and familiesO Eliminate wasted time while students
attempt to access sites or activities.O The QR reader app keeps a history of
scans- a virtual folder of all your resources
Now What?O What you’ll need:
O QR reader appO Internet connected deviceO Access to a computer
O Download QR reader app (many free apps in the app store)O Announce this to families and
students so they can easily connect when you begin coding
Then….O Follow these quick and easy steps for loading a
Youtube video:
O Go to an easy code creator site such as: qrstuff.comO These sites have multiple upload formats for you to
choose fromO Copy the web address for the site you are connectingO Paste it into the QR code barO Choose your colorO Click ‘create’ O VOILA
Business Cards!Contact me anytime
NewslettersO Codes on newsletters will allow
families and students to access helpful materials (and keep a record of them) whether you utilize hardcopies/web based distribution.O Who wants to receive a
newsletter with AMAZING learning connections~ only to find that you have to tediously type in a series of long URL addresses???
O Simply scan and go!
Back to School NightDon’t just pass out a stack of papers!
CODE THEM!
O Code your back to school night literature for parents to access in an instant via their handheld devices!
Connecting SpecialistsO In your specialist
classroom add a link to your bulletin board/door to give students and families quick access to your class blogs or virtual newsletters!
Quickly Direct Students to Lesson Websites
O How many times have you had to wait- and wait- and wait- for students to type in a website, only to have them enter it incorrectly and be misdirected or left hanging?
O Students can simply scan a code- 1 could be on the board, or on tables etc.. For students to quickly scan for instant access.
O Searching for sites can lead to scary consequences and unintended ‘finds’ on the world wide web…
V.S
Check Check!O Connect students to the
correct answers to independent work without having a line of students waiting to be ‘checked’.
O Students can scan the code and begin correcting mistakes in their work before you are ready to review as a class.
O This gives them autonomy in their assignments and allows you more time to work with struggling/high flyer students.
Interactive LibraryO QR codes can connect readers to
authentic literature utilizing student created book talks!
O When readers are engaged in their reading they are more apt and able to read text as a higher level and truly dig deep into the text.
O Tag books in your library with student, scholastic or teacher created book talks that allow the reader to see the book through a peers point of view before digging in.
O You can also print out images of the books with codes for a bulletin board to showcase the most recent talks in your library
Directions for Learning Centers
O In many classrooms traditional ‘stations’ where students can work on learning activities have been nudged out by additional seating for students in growing classrooms.
O Allow students to continue working with center activities, without having to discuss ‘what do I do’ with peers.
O Scanning the code gives them the directions at their seats- without needless copies that will inevitably become ‘lost’ in their desks (these can be kept from year to year and put into frames for easy scanning ).
Link Presentations to ProjectsO Science fair, leprechaun
traps, egg drop, Wax Museum…. The list goes on.
O Parents can’t attend EVERY presentation
O Students are NERVOUS and the energy is LOUD
O Pre-recording allows for well practiced presentations to be utilized on projects throughout the year!
Display and Answer Key
Instructions Question 1 Question 2
Question 3 Question 4 Answer Key
Interactive Student Research and Assignment Boards
O Post an assignment and have students add text, photos and videos to support their answers.
O This research can be used to prepare written responses to their learning, or as study tools
Investigate Something New O Using models you can easily
create codes that will allow students to dive deep into their subjects ;-)
O Learning about animal adaptations and horned toads? Code various parts and link videos and information that will allow students to see their various adaptations in action!
O ‘Mr. Bones’ allows students to learn about each bone section independently as they learn how parts work together as a unit.
Homework HelpO Utilize your class blog as a
virtual classroom.O Adding a link to your blog
on assignments will enable students to quickly access reteach videos when stuck on assignments.
O This also cuts down on ‘that’s not how my teacher explained it’ and allows parents to directly hear how a lesson was delivered in class!
Promote School-wide EventsO Create flyers for
families and integrate QR codes onto your flyers.
O These codes can link to websites promoting the event with links for volunteering etc…
Interactive School Events
PADLET Instant access
DURING events!O Sites, such as Padlet,
will allow your school community to add content to a virtual pin board supporting your event. You can monitor what is published as it is posted!
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Get the Pulse of Your SchoolO Quick school surveys can be posted
around the school so volunteers and parent visitors can give instant feedback
O They can also be added quickly to class newsletters
MORE ways to utilize QR codes in YOUR classroom TODAY!
You have EVERYTHING at your fingertips!
O Now that you’ve scanned all of the presented resources they’re YOURS!
O Check out your history in your QR reader app- it’s ALL there!
O This allows parents to utilize these links as regular resources for your classroom!
