QRazy

=Going QRazy with QR Codes in the ClassroomTopics=

1) Activity 1 – Download a QR Code Reader to your mobile device.
 * 1) a. My QR Reader of Choice: i-Nigma - Works on all mobile platforms.
 * 2) b. Red Laser is also a good option if you want bar code scanning capabilities as well.

2) Activity 2 – QR Code Backchannel
 * 1) a. Today's Backchannel:
 * AETC - []
 * DMS - http://todaysmeet.com/QRSummer2014
 * UARIC - http://todaysmeet.com/QRSummer2014
 * 1) b. Scan the code on you page if you prefer.

3) Activity 3 – Introduction to QR Codes > > 4) Activity 4 – Formative Assessment Activity > > 5) Activity 5 – Creating QR Scavenger Hunts >
 * 1) a. Background
 * 2) b. Student Lego QR Code: []
 * 3) c. Lego Advertising Campaign: []
 * 1) a. Open a note taking app and number 1 through 6.
 * 2) b. Use your QR scanner to scan the blue questions around the room.
 * 3) c. E-mail your answers to RMayben@bamaed.ua.edu. (optional assessment idea)[[image:summersessionslogo.png width="234" height="91" align="right" link="Summer2014"]]
 * 1) a. How to set up a QR Code Treasure Hunt: []
 * 2) b. QR Treasure Hunt Generator: []
 * 3) c. Assessment Ideas – Paper, Notes, E-Mail, Other?

6) Activity 6 – Creating QR Codes >
 * 1) a. QR Stuff: []
 * 2) b. Advantages 1) Saved as an image; 2) Color can be changed; 3) Ability to print on labels

7) Activity 7 – Practice Creating Your Own Codes & Sharing with Your Neighbor Create codes that link to each of the following:
 * 1) a. Website (Examples: Your class website, a homework reminder page, news article)
 * 2) b. YouTube video (Examples: make old textbooks new, interactive handout)
 * 3) c. E-mail message (Example: Get parent addresses on open house night)
 * 4) d. Plain Text (Example: Bell ringer, questions, instructions)

8) Activity 8 – Break & Tour of Codes (optional tour) >
 * 1) a. This is a model of how QR Codes can facilitate learning with mobile devices.
 * 2) b. This will also help you brainstorm strategies for using mobile devices in your classroom.
 * 3) c. PDF of the Tour of Codes: []

9) Activity 9 – QR Code Lesson
 * 1) a. This is an example of how to turn QR Codes into learning centers.
 * 2) b. It was created using a word processor, QR Stuff, and the QR Scavenger Hunt Generator.
 * 3) c. If you would like to self-assess yourself, scan the yellow questions around the room.
 * 4) Here is a link to the SAMR Lesson. Think about what topic you could use to create a lesson like this.
 * 5) [[file:George Washington QR Code Lesson.docx]]

10) Activity 10 – Unleashing the Power of Box with QR Codes > > 11) Activity 11 – More Ideas >
 * 1) a. Box is a cloud storage tool. You will need the app and an account.
 * 2) b. Dropbox or Google Drive would also work for this activity.
 * 3) c. Videos and Photos can be shot from within the app and then shared via a link.
 * 4) d. Convert this link into a QR code for numerous uses such as interactive handouts, posters, bulletin boards, or textbooks or to link to a picture that you want to turn into a QR code.
 * 1) a. Link to a quiz in TestMoz: []
 * 2) b. Link to a Google Form or Shared Document
 * 3) c. Ideas from AETC Featured Presenter, Tony Vincent @ []
 * 4) d. Provide feedback or solutions on practice problems or questions
 * 5) e. Visit Teacher’s Pay Teachers for free QR Code Lessons: []
 * 6) f. Make QR Codes Talk with [] or AudioBoo: []
 * 7) g. For More Ideas: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/QRazyExtras

12) Activity 12 – Your Turn
 * 1) a. Go to Today’s Backchannel and share one way that you plan to go QR Qrazy with your lessons. Be as specific as you can in 140 characters.
 * 2) b. Bonus points for original ideas!