Our FALCON students have been exploring their new library using QR Codes since school has started. QR codes are similiar to barcodes and allow students to scan the codes on their mobile devices to receive information. QR codes were posted throughout the library with detailed information about that area of the library and resources that are available to the students.
Students worked in groups to explore the library on their QR Code Scavenger Hunt.
Each group consisted of 3-4 students with at least one person having access to a device.
Students downloaded the FREE i-nigma app that allowed them to scan the QR codes.
Throughout the scavenger hunt, students worked together to answer questions about the library. They asked questions (to each other and staff members) and have a great sense of what the library has to offer them. The best part of the orientation was seeing the smiles on their faces!
*Lesson adapted for the Tompkins HS Library. Inspired by Joyce Valenza, Gwyneth Jones (The Daring Librarian), and Erin Segreto (CRJH Librarian).