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
4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.
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!
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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| 1. Q: Based on your experiences, what qualities are consistent with good leaders?A: According to Casas, leaders value the importance of learning from others, define themselves as learners, never shy away from challenges, can adapt to difficult and unpredictable situations, and don’t allow themselves to keep a defeatist attitude. | 1 | 2. Q: Casas asserts that “leaders build capacity”. Describe what it means to builds one’s capacity to lead. A: Casas discusses that everyone has the role of building leadership capacity from administrators to teachers and teachers to students Building leadership capacity is modeling what a leader is and building the confidence in everyone to take responsibility for the school. Casas says, “If students or staff members are constantly asking for permission, you have not done a very good job of building capacity.” | 2 | 3. Q: Casas asserts that “leaders to the simple things.” What are the simple things that we do as educators that show leadership capabilities? A: Embrace your vulnerability, Take action yourself, Enjoy what you do, Provide clarity to avoid anxiousness, Plan the work and work the plan, Don’t be afraid to fail and learn from your mistakes. | 3 | 4. Q: As educators we are leaders. What do leaders do? A: Leaders: Inspire, Build confidence, Influence new thinking, Change behaviors, & Disrupt the status quo | 4 | 5. Q: What does this chapter say about failure? A: “Failure should not bring us shame; it helps us grow.” | 5 | 6. Q: Casas says that” leaders aren’t afraid to say no.” Describe the pros and cons of saying no. A: Pros- Casas discusses how sometimes a no is the beginning of a deeper relationship. Casas fives 4 things that he has learned when having to say no. Cons- The natural fear of disappointing colleagues and students | 6 | 7. Q: What are some negatives effects that a culture of gotcha does to students and staff? A: Makes them feel betrayed, devalued, disrespected, and embarrassed; cause them to believe they are set up to fail; puts a focus on placing blame rather than giving credit; spawns opportunity to tear down and discredit; etc. | 7 | 8. Q: What can we do as individuals to change the gotcha culture? A: Spend more time trying to catch others doing something right and celebrate the success of others. | 8 | 9. Q: What are 3 simple things teachers can do to be more effective leaders A: (pg. 65-66) Embrace your Vulnerability, Don’t wait for others to do what needs to be done, Take time to enjoy what you do, provide more clarity, stay the course | 9 | 10. Q: Push back is to be expected. Why is it important to have a strong resolve to see things through? A: (pg. 76-80) Being a classroom, school, or district leader requires a great deal of fortitude. This fortitude is what influences the status quo. Knowing where to expect push back and then preparing mentally and emotionally for it empowers leaders to be durable and agile. | 10 |
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