what are qr codes and augmented reality?
QR codes are a matrix barcode that is typically read from an app that contains information about the item to which it is attached which can contain: a picture, website link, YouTube video, etc. QR codes are a great resource for teacher in this day where implementing new tools of technology are very popular, and the greatest thing about QR codes is that they are super easy to use. Students who are needing to access a QR code have to download a "QR Reader" app on their phone, tablet, etc. and through the use of their camera scan the available matrix to access the supplemental information.
froggy library and qr codes
With the idea from my virtual co-op and creating QR codes, I had the opportunity to create a virtual library for her students. What she wanted me to create were QR codes that scanned a audio recording of some of the froggy books that she has in her classroom. Her students are very familiar with QR codes and have been doing multiple projects with them and augmented reality so she is starting to create specific codes for all the books in her classroom library.
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why component 3c?
The use of QR codes and augmented reality best fits under component 3c of engaging students in learning because there are endless number of directions you can use QR codes and through that many ways to tap into student interest. QR codes can be used to enhance lesson through videos, 3D images, audio recording, and many other elements and as a teacher it can be easy to implement these elements to help engage that student who is not as easy to engage.
All things qr codes and augmented reality
Reflection:
I am so happy that I had the opportunity to explore QR tags and how they are made. I have had many interactions with QR tags but I never had the opportunity to create codes and be able to go through the process of making them on my own. My virtual co-op only gave me 3 different stories that she wanted me to create codes for so in the future, I would really enjoy exploring the tool and how to create different codes for different things.
My Future Classroom:
I am so excited to be able to implement augmented reality and QR codes into my future classrooms. The really unique thing about them is that they can be inserted in any subject without changing much of a plan and having been exposed to them at an early time of my teaching career, they are something I can begin embedding very early.
The SAMR Model:
Augmented reality and QR codes are a perfect example of a tool that fits in the SAMR model, specifically the substitution category. As used in my project above, I created specific QR tags to substitute following along with an audio recording instead of the teacher or another student reading aloud. This enhances students to work and motivates them to read and follow along in a more individual setting.
I am so happy that I had the opportunity to explore QR tags and how they are made. I have had many interactions with QR tags but I never had the opportunity to create codes and be able to go through the process of making them on my own. My virtual co-op only gave me 3 different stories that she wanted me to create codes for so in the future, I would really enjoy exploring the tool and how to create different codes for different things.
My Future Classroom:
I am so excited to be able to implement augmented reality and QR codes into my future classrooms. The really unique thing about them is that they can be inserted in any subject without changing much of a plan and having been exposed to them at an early time of my teaching career, they are something I can begin embedding very early.
The SAMR Model:
Augmented reality and QR codes are a perfect example of a tool that fits in the SAMR model, specifically the substitution category. As used in my project above, I created specific QR tags to substitute following along with an audio recording instead of the teacher or another student reading aloud. This enhances students to work and motivates them to read and follow along in a more individual setting.
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice a framework for teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, Va.: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
https://www.goodworklabs.com/what-makes-augmented-reality-the-next-big-thing-in-the-professional-arena/ (augmented reality picture)
https://www.goodworklabs.com/what-makes-augmented-reality-the-next-big-thing-in-the-professional-arena/ (augmented reality picture)