A great site and iOS app for creating location or QR Code triggered treasure hunts and digital 'breadcrumbs'. Create cards of text, images and other media which users can find and view based on their location or when scanning a QR code using a iOS device.
Using QR Codes this school is able to link students with QR code readers on their smartphones to rich media associated with different curricula. This is another way these mobile devices are gaining favor as educational devices.
I had to look at some YouTube videos before I really understood how this works. A student response system that you can do without any computers for the students. Love this, I'm trying it this week!
Undate: I tried this wonderful student response system this week. It worked great and the kids were into it!
Instant feedback using your phone/tablet. Students have cards to show their answer (A, B, C, or D). Quick formative assessment data without the need for student devices.
Tool to collect real-time formative assessment without the need for student devices; app download to iPad/iPhone - QR code pre-printed; kids hold up the QR code oriented to the multiple choice options - teacher scans room with their device and receives data on device
Potentially useful application for Windows, Mac, and Linux to read QR Codes, includes detailed instructions on how to use the program (assuming your computer has a camera)
A period table of QR codes which link to short video clips from the University of Nottingham which explains the properties of each element. A must for every Chemistry 2.0 classroom wall.
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"A superb online whiteboard suite of tools, including a random name picker, classroom sound level indicator, display a QR code, drawing and text tools, traffic lights, timers, clocks and dates, and even a fab exit poll tool. You can even change the background, including your own images to display extra resource information, or use your computer camera to show live video like a visualiser."
"An amazing feedback app. Create QR codes and attach audio feedback for students/parents to listen to. QR codes are emailed to you after requesting them from the app. Glue into books to evidence your feedback. Get your students to reply to begin a conversation about their work."