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Deeper Learning With QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom
Engaging, interactive learning--right in your students' hands!
What if your students' mobile devices became an instructional asset rather than a distraction? Discover how free, scannable technology can enrich learning while captivating students. Best of all, these technologies are easy to implement within your classroom.
Monica Burns offers user-friendly strategies and tips in this quick-read guide. Get ready
- Learn about QR codes and Augmented Reality (AR)
- Reach each student with new, hands-on learning opportunities
- Embrace the ACES Framework for teaching with scannable Access, Curate, Engage, and Share
- Promote self-directed learning and showcase your students' creations
- Leverage technology to connect your classroom with families and the community
Don't miss this opportunity to become a leader in digital learning!
"Burns provides practical ideas for integrating QR and AR in the classroom. As AR and QR continue to play a bigger role in education, this book is a great starting point for teachers to integrate engaging tools and strategies in their classrooms."
Zachary Walker, Professor and Educational Consultant
National Institute of Education, Singapore
"This is a book that you won't want to put down. I found the suggestions so exciting that I wanted to try them out immediately, and I couldn't wait to see what valuable prompts for learning the next page would reveal. This easy read is packed with practical applications."
Debra Las, Science Teacher
Rochester Public Schools Rochester, MN
What if your students' mobile devices became an instructional asset rather than a distraction? Discover how free, scannable technology can enrich learning while captivating students. Best of all, these technologies are easy to implement within your classroom.
Monica Burns offers user-friendly strategies and tips in this quick-read guide. Get ready
- Learn about QR codes and Augmented Reality (AR)
- Reach each student with new, hands-on learning opportunities
- Embrace the ACES Framework for teaching with scannable Access, Curate, Engage, and Share
- Promote self-directed learning and showcase your students' creations
- Leverage technology to connect your classroom with families and the community
Don't miss this opportunity to become a leader in digital learning!
"Burns provides practical ideas for integrating QR and AR in the classroom. As AR and QR continue to play a bigger role in education, this book is a great starting point for teachers to integrate engaging tools and strategies in their classrooms."
Zachary Walker, Professor and Educational Consultant
National Institute of Education, Singapore
"This is a book that you won't want to put down. I found the suggestions so exciting that I wanted to try them out immediately, and I couldn't wait to see what valuable prompts for learning the next page would reveal. This easy read is packed with practical applications."
Debra Las, Science Teacher
Rochester Public Schools Rochester, MN
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118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 17, 2016
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Monica Burns
9 books1 followerDr. Monica Burns is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com.
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March 3, 2017
This book provides examples of and applications for scannable technologies in the classroom. This book has many useful suggestions and is a quick read. The table of contents is quite detailed, which provides easy access to information about specific skills, apps, or teaching focus. The “Spotlight” sections that provide an example of how a particular educator uses scannable technology in their classroom gave many innovative and useful classroom applications.
The author attempts a strong focus on the learning tasks over the focus on specific apps or technologies. I found this to be very important part of the book, since the technology itself is fairly simple out of context. As I read, I found myself making a little list of apps to lookup, or suggestions to try.
Even though there were many suggestions in the book, the title and table of contents led me to believe the pedagogical discussion in the book was deeper than it really was. The detailed table of contents with sections such as “Access is Empowering: Resources for Self-Directed Learners” and “Motivating Students with Tech-Friendly Tasks,” I expected more than a list of places I could put a QR code in my classroom. The descriptions give great examples of what can be done with scannable technologies, but little detail about how those suggestions translate to student learning.
Overall, this is a great introduction to using scannable technologies in the classroom. I also think it is a great resource for primary teachers for incorporating technology into existing classroom routines in a variety of predictable ways.
The author attempts a strong focus on the learning tasks over the focus on specific apps or technologies. I found this to be very important part of the book, since the technology itself is fairly simple out of context. As I read, I found myself making a little list of apps to lookup, or suggestions to try.
Even though there were many suggestions in the book, the title and table of contents led me to believe the pedagogical discussion in the book was deeper than it really was. The detailed table of contents with sections such as “Access is Empowering: Resources for Self-Directed Learners” and “Motivating Students with Tech-Friendly Tasks,” I expected more than a list of places I could put a QR code in my classroom. The descriptions give great examples of what can be done with scannable technologies, but little detail about how those suggestions translate to student learning.
Overall, this is a great introduction to using scannable technologies in the classroom. I also think it is a great resource for primary teachers for incorporating technology into existing classroom routines in a variety of predictable ways.
February 28, 2018
I enjoyed reading Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A scannable Solution for Your Classroom. The book is an easy read and well organized. Monica Burns gave tangible tips for both novice users of QR codes and AR triggers, as well as new ways to incorporate them if you are experienced. There are actual examples for use in both elementary and secondary classrooms, many include pictures. All examples include the grade level of students, the project they were working on, and what apps they were using to complete the task. Thanks to this book, I now have a new list of things to try in my room. My biggest takeaway from this book is “place tasks before apps”. (p. 57) QR codes and AR triggers should keep students engaged and enhance learning, not just be extra fluff. I would definitely recommend this book if you are interested in scannable technology in your classroom.
Deeper Learning With QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom
Deeper Learning With QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom
February 24, 2017
When I received this book, I was somewhat taken aback by its size. Or, to be more accurate, its LACK of size: it's thin. But it soon became apparent that this little book punches well above its weight.
It is both well-structured and comprehensive, following a framework, devised by the author, with the useful acronym of ACES. This stands for Access, Curate, Engage and Share.
There is plenty to inspire you here. QR codes are ubiquitous, but also suffer from sounding too 'techie' to be of interest to anyone except the converted. However, Burns' mantra is 'tasks before apps' -- a useful reminder to thosewho all too frequently become so excited by the technology they forget why they are using it.
I learnt quite a bit from the book, including the fact that you can create dynamic, as opposed to static, QR codes. This means that you can give people a QR code to scan, such as on a worksheet, and every so often change the link at the other end, so to speak.
Another thing I hadn't realised is that it is actually quite easy to create your own augmented reality resources.
One indication of a good book is having to keep stopping to make notes. While reading it I had loads of ideas for how I would use QR codes as a teacher, and how I could make more use of them now.
Some of the points and web links are repeated throughout the book, which I regard as an advantage: it is very tiresome to have to trawl through a book to find the one page on which a really useful idea is suggested. There is also a good appendix containing the URLs mentioned, plus a glossary, as well as mini case studies and useful tips throughout the book. As if all that was not enough, there is also a companion website featuring extra resources.
I have a small criticism. On some pages there is so much going on -- spotlights, tips and text -- that you don't know where to look first. The format of the book is too small for that kind of treatment, and it would have been better to put spotlights at the end of chapters or as box-outs in the main body of the text. But that of course is down to the designer rather than the author. As far as the content of the book is concerned, it is well-written and authoritative, and excellent value for money.
It is both well-structured and comprehensive, following a framework, devised by the author, with the useful acronym of ACES. This stands for Access, Curate, Engage and Share.
There is plenty to inspire you here. QR codes are ubiquitous, but also suffer from sounding too 'techie' to be of interest to anyone except the converted. However, Burns' mantra is 'tasks before apps' -- a useful reminder to thosewho all too frequently become so excited by the technology they forget why they are using it.
I learnt quite a bit from the book, including the fact that you can create dynamic, as opposed to static, QR codes. This means that you can give people a QR code to scan, such as on a worksheet, and every so often change the link at the other end, so to speak.
Another thing I hadn't realised is that it is actually quite easy to create your own augmented reality resources.
One indication of a good book is having to keep stopping to make notes. While reading it I had loads of ideas for how I would use QR codes as a teacher, and how I could make more use of them now.
Some of the points and web links are repeated throughout the book, which I regard as an advantage: it is very tiresome to have to trawl through a book to find the one page on which a really useful idea is suggested. There is also a good appendix containing the URLs mentioned, plus a glossary, as well as mini case studies and useful tips throughout the book. As if all that was not enough, there is also a companion website featuring extra resources.
I have a small criticism. On some pages there is so much going on -- spotlights, tips and text -- that you don't know where to look first. The format of the book is too small for that kind of treatment, and it would have been better to put spotlights at the end of chapters or as box-outs in the main body of the text. But that of course is down to the designer rather than the author. As far as the content of the book is concerned, it is well-written and authoritative, and excellent value for money.
April 17, 2016
Excellent resource for teachers wanting to make more authentic learning experiences for their students.
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