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??