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Create a virtual treasure hunt using your own questions and answers and Google Maps

Generate a treasure hunt with QR codes based on questions and answers you create.  Great way to review concepts or get students thinking and moving.

QR Code Treasure Hunt Game

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.

A 'must try' vast site with a irresistible bounty of downloadable and printable resources for across the curriculum that you will come to treasure. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular

A fun pirate themed coordinates maths game. Read the coordinates to lead you to the treasure. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Maths

This site creates QR code treasure hunts. Just enter your questions, answers and a title and the site generates the code for you to print. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools

"An interesting iOS and Android app where users can create virtual messages in a particular geo-location for others to find, and then share with others. Perfect for virtual treasure hunts and much more."

Explore the history section of the Colonial Williamsburg website. Students will find it engaging and interesting.

The education section of the British Film Institute is a treasure trove of film clips, information and ideas. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Video%2C+animation%2C+film+%26+Webcams

"I think you will enjoy discovering all of the new tools that these web sources will present. I guarantee that you will find something new that will amaze you as you explore. So get ready to dive into these web 2.0 treasure troves!" Jim Forde

social searching and bookmarking

With the increasing use of internet by our kids comes the risks that, if not addressed appropriately, would make this use disastrous. From online predators looming around waiting for their next victim to harassment and cyberbullying, these and several other issues are waiving a red flag for parents, teachers,and education stakeholders to take an immediate action and make digital citizenship an essential component in the curriculum. Kids need to be aware of these risks and should be taught on how to surf the net safely.

This site will allow you to create a QR code-based treasure hunt.  You can have students working collaboratively to solve problems, gain knowledge and understanding.  It's the Amazing Race for the classroom.

Treasure trove of Web 2.0 tools including definitions. Arranged by task (eg. Podcasting tools)

Tikatok is where kids channel their imagination into stories - and publish those stories into books for you to share and treasure with friends and family.

Links to Reading Street Spelling and Vocabulary, MacMillan/McGraw Hill Spelling, Abeka Spelling, Harcourt Spelling, Essential Vocabulary, Journeys and Treasures, and Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary are also listed here.

The Smithsonian has created online 3D models of some of their collection. Explore these treasures like never before.

"Like to create treasure hunts, audio feedback printables, easy links to video instructions and more? Use this Bulk QR code generator. Simply add the link or text to this spreadsheet and the QR code will pop up ready to print."