QR Codes as Learning Supplements
QR codes are codes that contain information and can be quickly accessed by scanning with a phone camera. They are very easy to create and can be used with many online tools. For this activity, QRStuff.com, Classtools.net, and youtube were used to make QR codes that had information about the topic of chemistry. In this instance, I used Classtools to make a quiz about chemical bonding. To help visualize the bonding, I used QRstuff to convert a youtube video link into a QR code.
Using QR codes in conjunction with the other online tools fits into 3 of the 4 domains in Danielson's framework - planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction. QR codes can be used specifically for subset f of the planning and preparation domain because QR codes are excellent ways to design student assessment. Also, QR are great ways to foster a classroom environment where technology is viewed as a tool for learning. For example, using QRstuff to link youtube videos is a fantastic way to show students how technology benefits learning. For the last domain, instruction, using QR codes as supplements to teaching lessons will both engage the students and help them understand the material.
When it comes to using this tool in the future, I can certainly see myself using QR codes as formative assessment. They are very easy to create and therefore would be easy to implement in the lesson. Also, since every student has a phone, they can scan the QR code and within seconds all be involved in the activity on their own devices. I really like the idea of using QR codes for scavenger hunts in the classroom. This would change up the learning experience and have the students be stimulated with a time of discovery.
Using QR codes in conjunction with the other online tools fits into 3 of the 4 domains in Danielson's framework - planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction. QR codes can be used specifically for subset f of the planning and preparation domain because QR codes are excellent ways to design student assessment. Also, QR are great ways to foster a classroom environment where technology is viewed as a tool for learning. For example, using QRstuff to link youtube videos is a fantastic way to show students how technology benefits learning. For the last domain, instruction, using QR codes as supplements to teaching lessons will both engage the students and help them understand the material.
When it comes to using this tool in the future, I can certainly see myself using QR codes as formative assessment. They are very easy to create and therefore would be easy to implement in the lesson. Also, since every student has a phone, they can scan the QR code and within seconds all be involved in the activity on their own devices. I really like the idea of using QR codes for scavenger hunts in the classroom. This would change up the learning experience and have the students be stimulated with a time of discovery.