QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator

What Is the QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator?

• Free Web 2.0 Tool Created by Russel Tarr at ClassTools.net
• Technologically-Enhanced Scavenger Hunt/"Scoot" Activity
• Uses QR Codes

What You Need

• 1 Mobile Device/Group
• QR Code Reader (The QR Code Extension for Chrome Browser)

Getting Started

• Type Out Questions & Answers
• Copy & Paste Into Tool Provided by Site to Generate QR Codes
• Print & Display Codes Around Classroom or School
• Keep Record of Where You Posted Codes
• For A Challenge - Different Size Codes/Unusal Places

How It Works

• Display the 1st "Introductory" Code on the Board
• Each Group Scans It & Are Off to Find Remaining Codes
• The Winner = 1st Group to Return with the Most Correct Answers
• Scoring Suggestion - 1 pt = Each Decoded Question; Additional 2 pts = Each Correct Answer

Let's Give It A Try!!!

Pros

• Free/No Sign-Up
• Fun/Novelty Factor
• Easy to Use/Minimal Prep
• Student Engagement (Up & Moving)
• Can Vary Questions - Existing Knowledge OR Require Further Research (Higher Order)
• Can Be Used in Variety of Subjects
• Internet Not Required (Decodes as text files

Cons

• Classroom Management Issues
• Supervision Issues (Can't Roam School)
• Competition (But Could Reinforce Good Sportsmanship)

Would You Use???/How???

Questions???