Finding Your Way Using QR Codes
Created By:
Karla Collins
Title/Role:
School Librarian
Organization/School Name:
Longwood University
Location:
Virginia
Grade Level:
9 Type of Lesson:
Stand-alone lesson Type of Schedule:
Flexible Collaboration Continuum:
Moderate Content Area:
Language Arts Content Topic:
Freshman library orientation Scenario:
As new students in the school, 9th graders typically receive an orientation to the library through their 9th grade English class. In this lesson, students work in pairs to complete a library scavenger hunt using clues found by scanning QR codes that have been placed throughout the library. This lesson uses technology tools to engage the students in an activity which familiarizes them with the layout of the library and other aspects of the library, such as online resources and library hours. It also refreshes their skills in finding materials in the library and locating information in resources. The instructional team is made up of the librarian, classroom teacher, and Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT). The teacher works with the librarian in planning the scavenger hunt to identify skills and content that will be included in the activity. The librarian also collaborates with the ITRT to develop and present the activity using QR codes and iPod Touches. The instructional team works together to plan, implement, and assess the instruction. The classroom teacher follows up on the lesson with an assignment that requires the students to use the resources as part of their current research/instructional unit. Overview:
While designed to be an introduction to the library resources for new students, it is also a review of prior instruction, such as using an index and table of contents, finding various types of books in the library, using online databases, and finding books using the computer catalog. English content: Use of resources.
EQ: How can I efficiently use the resources in the library to find the information I need for my assignment? Final Product:
Completed scavenger hunt with knowledge of resources to use in upcoming assignment. Library Lesson:
The students will refresh their knowledge of locating information in library resources by correctly answering questions to earn the next clue.
The students will learn the layout of the library collection.
The students will access online library resources to correctly answer questions. Estimated Lesson Time:
45 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
Yes Strategies for differentiation:
Pair students who will be able to provide support to each other (reading, locating information, etc.)
Assign paths and/or questions based on reading interests/abilities.