Objectives:         Students will understand what a QR code is, how they are used and demonstrate an understanding of how to create a QR code.

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• Stimulus images:  Barcode & QR Code

• What the differences?  Where have you seen them?

• What is a QR Code?  How QR codes are used?  Watch video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgG5qEKM30k

• Further information about QR codes - What are QR Codes

• Activity = QR code treasure hunt.   Use this QR Code generator to produce QR codes students can use to navigate themselves through a series of questions around the classroom using iPads.  Get creative!  http://www.classtools.net/QR/

• Creating QR Codes = QR Code generator = http://www.qrstuff.com/

• Students to create a QR code story about themselves.  Place stories around the classroom and students can use iPads to reveal information.

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Differentiation:   Allow extra time for students.  Mixed groupings to collaborate understandings.  VAK strategies.

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Assessment:  Observations.  Completion of worksheets.

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Teacher resource:  http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandResources/QRcodesineducation.aspx