Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Q R Codes and Shapes and fractions!

I discovered QR codes from reading Swamp Frog First Graders Blog and they are the neatest things.  If you are not sure what they are then here's the scoop.  You know how you go to the grocery store and they scan the bar codes on the products so you know how much they cost?  Well a QR Code , which by the way stands for" Quick Response", is a square box that has all kinds of geometric shapes in it that when scanned by a QR reader has all kinds of information imbedded in it.  I first saw one in a magazine that had an advertisement for a movie.  There is a free download at  http://www.qurify.com that allows you to make the codes.  Then you can use an ipod that has a camera and also has an app on it (you can find it free to download, ask your IT person because I don't know what it is....but I do know that Apple has one for free) and then click away.  You can also use a Smart Phone that has the app downloaded on it.  These really are soooooooo cool.  I've made my kids names and then they went around the room looking for theirs.  So, I've made this sheet that kills 2 birds with one stone.  The kids click on the QR and it tells them to draw a shape and then to make it into a fraction.  I hope someone out there  will be able to use this.  My mind is spinning with ideas of things to make and use in the classroom.


Download QR Shape/Fraction Codes Here
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10 comments:

  1. hsamuelsonMay 18, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I LOVE it! And we are just getting into fractions big time!
    Thanks so much for sharing this cool idea!!!
    Swamp Frog First Graders

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  2. iPadding AlongMay 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks, I got this idea from you!!, So thanks for your posting teaching me about them. These QR's are just so much fun and the kids can't get enough of them.

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  3. Mrs. PolicastroMay 18, 2011 at 6:15 PM

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  4. Mrs. PolicastroMay 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    This is the coolest thing ever! I have a classroom iPod and was wondering how I can download this app to it. I only have music on it and I am not that good with it. I can't wait to try this! Thank you for sharing!!!

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  5. Kristin YoungMay 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    WHAT?! I have no idea how, but I am GOING to use this next year!!! :) Thanks for sharing!

    Little Miss Glamour Goes to Kindergarten

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  6. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    There is a free app called QT reader that you can download from the app store for ipods, iphones and ipads. :) Thanks for sharing!
    Teaching Happily Ever After

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  7. Miss BJune 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Such a neat idea to incorporate technology into math! Is it okay if I include a link to your post in an upcoming blog post?

    Miss B, Busy Bee

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  8. iPadding AlongJune 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Alysia, thanks for asking and not a problem. I looked at your blog, very nice! Thanks for letting me know about it.

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  9. Maria YoungblutJune 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I heard about QR codes this spring. I think the kids will be so excited to do activities using the codes (I am having fun! :-). Thanks for sharing!

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