Using Technology Tools in the Classroom to Actively Engage Students in the

Learning ProcessBy

Mrs. Teresa JacksonDutchtown High School

Follow me on twitter @TheeTechTeacher

QR Codes

What is a QR Code?• A QR Code is a digital image that can

be scanned with a camera.

How can QR Codes be used in the classroom?• Students can scan with a mobile

device.• QR Codes can take users to any URL• They can be placed anywhere for easy

access.

QR Codes

Why are teachers using QR Codes?• They take students directly to a

website• Saves time• Eliminates frustration• To energize lessons• Differentiation

Websites for Creating QR

Codes

qrstuff.com

goqr.me

Websites for Creating Audio QR

Codesrecordmp3.org

• Record audio from your web browser and get a link to turn it into a QR code

qrvoice.net

• Type in text and it will turn it into a QR code that uses a computer voice to read your words.

Remind 101 or Remind

• Remind is a safe way for teachers to text, message students, and stay in touch with parents.

• It’s FREE

Apps for Video Creation

Example of an Educreation lesson from

a 4th graderhttp://bit.ly/1nyKvgi

Edmodo• is a free online and mobile tool• It provides a safe way for your class

to connect and collaborate• It allows you to:• Post notes• Share content• Create assignments and quizzes• Blog

Edmodo• Create writing projects for your

students• Create groups inside of groups

or multiple groups• Create a Sub-Hub• It provides a means for mobile

learning • By integrating the Edmodo app

into the classroom curriculum, learning will become interactive anytime and anywhere.

What’s New to Edmodo

The program called Edmodo Snapshot

EvernoteEvernote is a great tool:• For organization (create

notebooks, folders, etc.)• To take a picture of the

whiteboard during class time and share notes with all students

• Easy to share class notes, power points, etc. by sharing a note with students or parents

• Store worksheets, study guides, videos

EvernoteEvernote is a great tool:• Create and maintain electronic

portfolios for students • Students can organize and share

their own notes with the teacher or each other

• Record lectures and easily review them on other devices.

Dropbox

Dropbox is great tool to use to store and sync document and files across computers, tablets, and smart phones.

Dropbox

Dropbox

Google Forms(Google Drive)

Google Forms is a free tool from Google that allows you to do the following:• Create forms, surveys, quizzes,

and such• Share the forms with others• Allow others to complete the forms

online• Collect all the responses in a

spreadsheet• Provide you with helpful

summaries of the collected data with charts and graph

Google Forms(Google Drive)

• Please complete survey at http://bit.ly/1nau1JC