Using handheld devices to develop literacy skills.Rob HobsonHalfway Junior School.
Aims of the project
•Provide a link between ‘school technology’ and ‘home technology’
•Develop the use of handheld devices.•Develop literacy skills.•Develop digital literacy.
QR code narrative
•Quick response codes.•Treasure trail.•Heathlands park•Narrative
▫Children decided on an ‘event’▫Each QR code leading to next ‘jigsaw piece’
Development
•QR code development.•Literacy – newspaper, news reports,
descriptive writing.•Digital Literacy – website, blog, GPS.
The ‘Project’
•Parallel Y6 class followed trail•Events on website.•Recorded thoughts/reflections.•Problems?
Reflections
•Aims achieved!•Share ideas with other staff•QR codes with future class.
Finally…
•What do you think happened that night in Heathlands Park??