QR Challenge: dondondon

Created using the ClassTools QR Treasure Hunt Generator

Teacher Notes

A. Prior to the lesson:

1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.

2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to

• Download a QR reader (e.g. I-Nigma | NeoReader | Kaywa) onto their mobile devices
• Bring these devices into the lesson.

3. Print out the QR codes.

4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.

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B. The lesson:

1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.

2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.

3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!

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C. TIPS / OTHER IDEAS

4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.

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Questions / Answers (teacher reference)

Question	Answer
1.	A programming language provides a set of instructions for computers to execute and is essential for creating software applications.
2.	Answer: Open-source software allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code freely. This fosters collaboration and customization, contributing to a more transparent and community-driven development process.
3.	Answer: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task. An example is the algorithm used in navigation apps to find the shortest route between two locations.
4.	Answer: Virtualization involves creating virtual instances of computing resources, such as servers or storage, to optimize efficiency, enhance scalability, and reduce hardware costs.
5.	Answer: Biometrics involves using unique physical or behavioral traits for identification. An example is fingerprint scanning used for secure access to devices or facilities.
6.	Answer: A database organizes, stores, and allows efficient retrieval of structured information. It serves as a central repository for managing and accessing data in various applications.
7.	Answer: Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a paradigm that organizes code around objects, which encapsulate data and behavior. This approach promotes modularity, reusability, and easier maintenance of code.
8.	Answer: A GUI allows users to interact with software using graphical elements. An example is a button, which users can click to initiate an action or command.
9.	Answer: Augmented reality overlays digital information onto the real-world environment. An application is AR navigation, where directional information is displayed on a live video feed, helping users navigate their surroundings.
10.	Answer: Ethical considerations in technology include ensuring user privacy, avoiding bias in algorithms, and promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence to prevent unintended consequences or harm.

 

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