An Introduction to Coding Lesson for Kindergarten
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5 Creative Uses for QR Codes in the Elementary Classroom
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Today we have another great unplugged coding activity on the blog! When first getting started with learning to code, it’s best to start completely unplugged. Screen-free coding activities are perfect to teach coding fundamentals. Kids
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I love using QR codes to make my task cards more exciting and interesting. They are so easy to make and even easier to use.
The biggest barrier to teaching coding is the misconception that it is another skill that needs to be taught. In reality, coding is simply a tool that can be leveraged to teach standards in a more powerful, creative, and connected way!
Improve motivation, focus, and conventions in writing by introducing QR codes in the classroom!
Improve motivation, focus, and conventions in writing by introducing QR codes in the classroom!
An Introduction to Coding Lesson for Kindergarten
Foldify and QR codes make an awesome combo. The app Foldify lets users create a template for a variety of three-dimensional shapes.
Friends~I have been putting these fun QR codes in my listening center since October. My kiddos love them soooo much! In fact, I can’t take the Halloween and Thanksgiving ones down because they still listen to them. I just finished my Winter codes and I wanted to share. Just click the image below and add ... Read More about QR Code Freebie from The Schroeder Page!
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In 2016 I wrote a blog post about 10 Techie Themed Read Aloud Books and my list keeps growing! I wanted to compile all of the elementary picture books arranged by topic in one area. Let me know if you have any recommendations we can add to this list! **All links are Amazon affiliate links** Also be sure to check out my post: 5 Reasons to Use Technology Themed Picture Books to Help Reinforce Digital Citizenship. *If you are unable to view the Amazon widgets below, try installing an Ad Blocker extension.* Responsible Use of Technology Online Safety Reliable Sources Digital Footprint Cyberbullying Screen Time/Technology Addiction/Unplugging Coding/Programming 3D Printing Drones Email Etiquette Other Books with "Techie" Themes Thank you to the following educators for introducing me to some of these titles: Mrs. Haglin Sandy Liptak Jennifer Elizabeth Mary Ledford Kim Field Renuka Senaratne Calandra Jackson Renuka Senaratne Eat Pray Travel Teach Ramona Recommends Storymamas Follow me on Pinterest to get more techie ideas:
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It's no surprise that I L.O.V.E technology especially my classroom set of iPads!! {Thank you Title 1!!!} This school year, I was asked to present at our districts Summer Institute about how I have integrated the use of iPads within the Daily 5 framework that I have come to adore! I decided after such great feedback from my presentations that I would share with all of you the great ways to use iPads. {Note: This can be used in any literacy centers, not just Daily 5!} This week I'm going to share with you how I used iPads for each area of Daily 5. Listen to Reading Today I'm going to start with my favorite use of iPads for Listen to Reading. I think listening to reading is VITAL for students reading comprehension, fluency, and a great way for them to fall head over heels in LOVE with reading. In a perfect world I would do 3 or more read alouds a day...however I am lucky if I get one or two in! Get ready because I have found the best FREE way to have a classroom full of books for a listening center! Video Tutorial For those of you that are like me and need to see it in action, I created a video tutorial that goes through the steps of creating the recording and the QR Code. I tried to talk super fast and not have my "teacher" voice but after 4 attempts to get it under 5 minutes..."ya get what ya get!' =) Step by Step Directions STEP 1: There is a free website called Record MP3 that allows you to record ANYTHING you want. This is where I record myself reading books from the my classroom library. STEP 2: All you have to do is press RECORD. When you are done reading, press STOP. {Easy right!} STEP 3: Then play it back and if you like it press SAVE RECORDING and if you don't press START OVER. Once you press SAVE RECORDING, the next screen will show you the URL link where your recording is saved. It looks like this.... STEP 4: From here you can either copy the link or save it to your computer. I usually do both just to be on the safe side! So from here is where it gets really fun! STEP 5: COPY the link, open a new table with a QR Code Generator. Copy and paste the link into the text box, make sure the you have chosen STATIC and then press generate STATIC. VOILA...It has created a QR Code with your voice recording. STEP 6: copy and paste it into a word document and PRINT. STEP 7: Then cut out the QR Code and attach it to the book {clear packing tape works best and you can still scan through the tape} and you are done! On the iPad {or any device} use a scan app to scan the QR Code. I use SCAN that can be found for free in the App Store. Your recording will "magically" appear and your babes can listen to you read their favorite book over and over. PARENT INVOLVEMENT One way I like to get parents involved {even if they can't come in to the classroom} is to send home the Record MP3 url. From home, parents can record themselves reading a book, copy the link from the Record MP3 website and e-mail it back to me. Then I can make the QR code and surprise their child! When this is a secret mission between me and the parents, the kids get so crazy excited to hear their mom or dad's voice! ** I hope this is useful for you! Like I said, this can be used in so many different ways in the classroom. Comment below to share how you use this {or would like to use this} in your classroom!
Bloxels: Game-Based Learning at Its Best! Technology in the Classroom and MakerSpace. Bloxels is a platform that allows students to create their own video games without any coding knowledge. Come learn ways you can incoporate it into the curriculum!
An Introduction to Coding Lesson for Kindergarten
I use my iPhone for almost everything. But did you know there's a secret menu that only the pros use? I discovered this the other day, and it's a quick way to analyze the reception in your area. To access it, you'll need to know the secret code.
The following activity was my first successful attempt at using QR Codes in the classroom. You can use QR Codes in many ways but I specifically wanted to use them to capture the voices of my studen…
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Coding on the Keyboard is a fun way to introduce coding concepts and vocabulary to kids while having them practice keyboarding! Integrating coding in the classroom via games is one way to introduce basic CS concepts while also practicing other necessary skills. Learn more about coding on the keyboard and how students can use this game to also build familiarity with the layout of the QWERTY keyboard plus grab a free sample to try with your students! Directional Coding to Introduce Vocabulary Regardless of your feelings about if students should be taught to code specific coding languages (spoiler alert: I
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QR codes are being used more across the world and especially in learning. There is a great opportunity for students to create and use QR codes on the iPad to extend learning across a range of curriculum subjects and specifically for demonstrating understanding of their own work or extending their understanding of a topic. I particularly like the ideas in the following video which links the use of QR codes with digital storytelling to engage, inform and promote. Have a look at 'Sukiennice "Secrets Behind Paintings"' : Using QR codes in learning Download our QR codes in Learning document (click on the image opposite) for an overview of QR codes and ideas to use them in learning Download our QR Code Learning Quest document to look at a sample QR code hunt using clues to books to inform, orientate and engage users in locating and sourcing resources for their learning. See how Parramatta Marist Br Ludovic Learning Centre is using QR codes. Reading (Scanning) QR Codes You will need a smartphone or tablet with a camera as well as a Qr reader App. For basics we recommend QRset (free) but there are lots of others available. However a better one is QRafter (free) as it will also check the QR code link for safety and will keep a list of the QR code links you have scanned, providing students a history of their scans. Creating Qr codes Websites Use Safari on the iPad to get students to create QR codes for free via a QR code generator website like Kaywa. Apps QRafter Pro allows you to create and scan QR code. But if your would like your students to get creative and colourful with the look of their QR codes try the QR Code Art App. Use QR codes to get more out of your school staff meetings/professional learning We recently held a staff meeting where instead of sitting down for hours to hear all the latest information, we armed people with iPads and a QR code quest. With 10 questions to answer staff moved around the building in teams to find QR codes. Upon scanning the codes with their iPads or smartphones, they were directed to information to read web based information or view videos on important information that all staff needed to know. Then we all met back at the meeting venue to share and feedback with a reward for the first team back with the correct answers. For more about QR codes, how they are being used in teaching and learning and other resources see Learning Exchanges QR codes for Learning.
5 EASY techie ideas for digital citizenship activities. Technology in the classroom! iPads, GAFE, websites
Learn how to create QR codes in this easy step by step tutorial!
Today I am going to be sharing a SUPER SIMPLE coding card game for kids. We use this activity to introduce kids to coding and to teach basic coding concepts and computational thinking skills. This
