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My Technology Use: February 11, 2018: QR codes

This week in my math classes, we were finishing working on multiplicative comparisons and word problems.  My students enjoy working with partners on task cards.  When looking for task cards for word problems and multiplicative comparisons, I came across a set that had a QR code on each task card.  I wasn't really sure how this would impact my instruction or if it would become a huge distraction for my students, but I was willing to give it a try.  I was able to gain access to enough iPads for each pair to have one, and showed my students how to use the QR code readers.  The students were so excited and their motivation was high.  The task cards allowed them to solve a problem with their partner and then to scan the QR code to see if their answer was correct.  My students loved being able to check their own work, instead of having to raise their hand to see if they are on the right track.  It also freed up my own time, so that I could work intentionally with struggling students, instead of constantly checking work.  If my students noticed they got the wrong answer on a problem, I had them re-work the problem with their partner until they got the answer that the QR code gave them. This was a great opportunity for the students to check their own work and find mistakes in their work when re-working the problems.  I did not have any problems with the QR codes being a distraction for the students.  Now, I am wanting to find other ways to utilize QR codes in my classroom. I am interested in hearing how anyone else uses QR codes in their classroom?

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  1. UnknownFebruary 12, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    I love this idea! I teach two sections of math and finding centers work is challenging. This is great for something to be engaging so that you can work with those that are struggling. I am really interested in finding something like this to use in centers and a way that it would only use 1 to 2 ipads for a group of up to 8. Where did you find task cards that had QR codes?

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  2. Danielle TerryFebruary 14, 2018 at 5:12 PM

    I actually found a set on Teachers Pay Teachers. I haven't found any other resource yet though.

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