In the seventh grade language arts classes at Liberty Park Middle School, students recently had the opportunity to bring in their personal devices or check out an iPad to participate in a QR Code Hunt. The teachers used this as a way to build background knowledge for their upcoming novel, Alabama Moon.
Students used an application known as I-Nigma to scan QR codes set up around the room by teachers. Students were divided into groups, and each student was assigned to a QR code. Once they had researched and found all of their information, they came back to their group to teach group members about their particular topic.
Students then worked together to create a giant brochure that encompassed all of the QR Code information.
The activity allowed students to use technology, research specific topics and work with group members to gain knowledge and create an informational item.
– Submitted by Linda Rummell, LPMS
