Quick Response Codes

Quick Responses Codes are something I just learned about in SLIS 5270. I had the opportunity to learn how to make one, which was kind of fun, and really helped me to understand more how they would work.

In my library I would use them in several ways. One is that I would create literary scavenger hunts that would lead to a book or book series. Students could look for clues and follow them to specially designated places in the library. I could also use it for the students to gain access to specific websites to study an author or genre. It could even link to website articles on authors and/or related topics.

Librarians can teach others how to make and use QR Codes for their own uses, so added benefit would be to teach teachers how to utilize this in their own classrooms.  Teachers may want to use QR Codes for projects students are working on, or to plan other learning activities. This would be a wonderful service for the entire district, so in-services could be provided on this or any other new technology.

Individual Technology Assessment

My strengths in technology are few. I can make a power point for my students, I can find relevant youtube clips and other websites that correspond to what we are studying, and I have found and given information on audio versions of books for those who have trouble with reading. My biggest weakness is that I feel very incompetent at technology. I don’t use much of it in my class because I feel the students probably know more than I do. I don’t really know much about what is available to aid me in being a better teacher.

I will continue to use what I know to assist the students the best I can. As I learn new concepts I will implement them in my teaching. I look forward to learning more in this class that will assist me in becoming a better teacher.

I am confident that my weaknesses will become fewer and my strengths will increase because of this class. I have already learned a lot just by setting up this blog, and may create one for one of my classes. The chapter readings I have done so far, although introductory in nature, have helped me to think of technology in a new way. In the past, because of my feelings of inadequacy, I have tried to avoid using technology but am excited to learn new ways of using it more often.