QR codes

 

I love using QR codes in class because they can be used for so many things and the majority of my students have a phone. The QR codes is a great way to share information between student and teacher, direct students to a specific web page, or share answers.  In addition, the only thing a student or teacher needs beside the digital device such as a phone, is the appropriate QR reader.

One of the ways I love using QR codes is when I have to send work home, I include a QR code in the corner.  The QR codes provides the answers so students can check their work.  If I want to provide a bit more, I put a second QR code that sends students to a website containing videos that show how to do the problems.

If I am absent, I love using QR codes to send students to the site where I've placed the videos they are expected to watch.  Sometimes I make the video, sometimes it is one that is made for someone else.  Either way, I can create the QR code and place it on a wall or in the classroom site online.  Furthermore, I can send the QR code home to parents so parents know where to send their children for additional explanations or tutorials.  

QR codes can be used to make word walls more interactive.  The QR code can provide definitions, links to videos or websites that provide more information on the word, or either teachers or students can create content via Adobe Voice or other program and the video is then attached to something like Aurasma so when scanned with a QR code it pops off the poster.  Furthermore, QR codes can be used to share student work with others to show their understanding.  A program such as QRStuff allows people to make QR codes with links to videos, websites, pdf files, and so many other types of content.  It is also free.

QR codes can also be used to create calendars so students know due dates, assignments, extra help, links, and so much more.  If you have assigned a project, you can use a QR code to direct students to examples of A, B, C, and D work so they know what they need to do if they want a certain grade.  In addition, the QR code can be used to link students to the appropriate rubric so students don't have to worry about losing their copy.

If you do stations, you can use QR codes for each activity or station.  The QR code contains the instructions for the activity and information on the activity itself.  The QR code can also provide links to the worksheet, video, website, or instructions for the activity.  Furthermore, QR codes can be used for warmups or exit tickets.  If you link the question to multiple choice answers, students choose one answer or they can create a QR code with their answer.

QR codes can also direct students to quizzes, forms, or polls that can be used as part of the class.  If you set up several QR codes around the room, students have the opportunity to get up and walk around so they get movement.  In addition, if you have students who have difficulty starting their discussion, use the QR codes to provide sentence stems that can be used to begin the conversation.

Make the gallery walk a bit more interactive by setting up papers around the classroom.  Each paper should have a QR code that leads to a question about say a graph.  Students read the question about the graph and they answer it on the answer sheet they have.  Or you could set QR codes around the room, each code has a different problem.  Students work the problems out on an answer sheet before moving on to the next problem.

Finally, use QR codes on a choice board so each QR code has information on what they need to do.  If you are wondering, you can use QR codes to help students carry out group discussions, collaborative activities, and so much more.  Let me know what you think, I'd love to hear.  Have a great day.