QR code stands for quick response code,

QR 碼就是快速響應矩陣碼

and it's a two-dimensional bar code

是二維條碼的一種

that holds a good deal more information

比起傳統條碼

than a traditional bar code.

QR 碼可以存放更大量的資訊

They originated in Japan at the Toyota factory

它源自於日本豐田汽車工廠

to track the manufacturing of car parts.

用來追蹤汽車零件製造

Since then, they've taken off in popularity,

從此便廣為流通

and you'll see them everywhere in consumer advertising.

而且你將看到它在消費廣告裡無所不在

When you scan a QR code, you're instantly taken

只要一掃描 QR 碼

to a variety of tech-based experiences:

你馬上就被引領到一個多樣化的科技體驗

Could be a text message,

那可以是文字訊息

could be an audio message,

語音訊息

could be a website,

一個網站

could be a video.

或一段影片

It's like magic.

就像變魔術一樣

The tools to create a QR code are essentially free,

製作 QR 碼的工具大都是免費的

and the tools to interact with the QR code

與 QR 碼互動的工具

are increasingly easy and common to use.

是日益簡易且普及

So, we have this great, free, easy tool,

既然有這麼棒、免費又好上手的工具

but what can we do with it?

我們要如何利用它呢？

Teachers have realized there's a lot of potential

老師已發現很多把 QR 碼

for QR codes in the classroom.

應用在教學上的可能性

Recently, I told my class we would be learning

最近我告訴我的學生

some new vocabulary words,

我們要來學一些新的單字

something we do two or three times a month.

那是我們每個月會做 2-3 次的

They let out a groan

他們發聲抱怨

because it's kind of a boring activity.

因為學單字有點無聊

Then, I passed out QR codes to all my students

於是我把 QR 碼發給所有的學生

and told them we'd be interacting with them with devices,

告訴他們我們會運用 QR 碼與一些裝置

and that's how they'd find their vocabulary list.

來找單字表

The attitude in the class changed completely.

他們的態度有了 180 度的轉變

They went from groaning and moaning

他們從抱怨不滿

to excited and enthusiastic.

到興高采烈

I could teach the exact same lesson using QR codes

同樣的課程用不用 QR 碼都可以教

and not using QR codes

同樣的課程用不用 QR 碼都可以教

and get a completely different attitude.

但學生卻有截然不同的態度

One fun activity to do with QR codes

用 QR 碼教學的有趣之處

is a scavenger hunt.

像在玩尋寶遊戲

I create QR codes with tasks assigned to them.

我製作了有內建作業的 QR 碼

I hide them all around the room.

藏在教室各個角落

Students go with their devices

學生用他們的裝置掃描

and scan them and have to complete the task.

而且必須完成他們的作業

Recently, I hosted a technology event at my school

不久前我在學校主辦科技活動

and held a school-wide QR code.

舉行了一個全校性的 QR 碼活動

Students loved it.

學生們愛極了

In grades K through 6,

從幼稚園到六年級

they were completely engaged and excited,

無不全心投入且非常興奮

literally running from code to code

說他們是追著 QR 碼跑一點都不誇張 因為他們真的興奮無比

because they were so excited

說他們是追著 QR 碼跑一點都不誇張 因為他們真的興奮無比

to see what the next task was going to be.

想知道下個作業是什麼

Students who didn't have devices with them

沒有掃描裝置的學生

were begging their parents

央求他們的爸媽

to pull out their smart phones

出借他們的智慧型手機

so they could participate as well.

所以他們也可以一同參與

It was so refreshing to see

這種程度的學習熱忱與雀躍 真是令人耳目一新

that level of enthusiasm and excitement regarding learning.

這種程度的學習熱忱與雀躍 真是令人耳目一新

A creative use for teachers for QR codes

對老師和 QR 碼而言

is for positive reinforcement.

是正面強化的創新作法

Put up a poster in your classroom

在教室裡張貼

with numbered QR codes,

一張有編號 QR 碼的海報

each one leading to a different message.

每個 QR 碼都有不同的訊息

When a student needs some feedback,

當學生需要一些反饋

tell him, 'Go scan number 5.'

告訴他去掃描 5 號 QR 碼

'Go scan number 22.'

22 號 QR 碼

And the message will say,

他得到的訊息是：

'Great job today! I love your enthusiasm.'

很棒喔！我喜歡這麼認真的你

'Nice work! I can see you're working really hard.'

真的很用功，做得好！

It's so much more exciting for a student

對學生而言這有趣多了

to get out of their seat,

離開座位

scan a code,

掃描 QR 碼

and interact with something

參與活動

for then the teacher just to say, 'Good job!'

而老師只要給予讚賞

It's much more memorable.

這是讓他們更難忘的

Libraries have endless uses for QR codes:

在圖書館裡 QR 碼的運用更是無限寬廣的

scannable book reviews,

例如：可掃描的書評

lists of reading suggestions

閱讀建議清單

and book lists on the walls,

和牆上的圖書列表

biographies.

傳記文學

Imagine pulling a biography

想像在書架上取一本 馬丁．路德．金恩 的傳記

of Martin Luther King, Jr. off the shelf,

想像在書架上取一本 馬丁．路德．金恩的傳記

scanning a QR code,

掃描上面的 QR 碼

and being instantly taken

就立即引導你到

to the "I Have a Dream" speech.

他的演講 – 『我有一個夢』

It literally makes learning come alive.

這的確讓學習更生動了

QR codes can add a nice 21st century twist

QR 碼可以為傳統式的作業

to a traditional assignment.

加入一個 21 世紀的美好轉折

Each year, I have my class

我的班級每年都會

create a poster for a book report,

製作讀書心得海報

something we've all probably done

我們小學時可能都做過類似的海報

at some point in elementary school.

我們小學時可能都做過類似的海報

It's a little bit of a boring assignment.

這是有點無聊的作業

The kids enjoy it okay.

但小孩們還算喜歡

This time, I changed it up,

這次我做了一個改變

and the second step of the assignment

這作業的第二個步驟是

was to have them record their voices,

要學生講述自己的讀書心得

recording an audio QR code of themselves

把它錄下來

giving a book review of the book.

並製作成 QR 碼

They then printed the QR code,

然後把它印出來

attached it to the poster,

貼在海報上

and gave the poster a hands-on, interactive quality.

這海報就具有親手製作 與互動功能的特性

We put them in the hallway

我們把這些海報張貼在走廊上

and kids from all different classrooms

不同班級的學生

were walking by, scanning them,

經過、掃描 QR 碼

listening to these book reviews.

聽取讀書心得

It was so much more fun

比起傳統海報

than just a traditional poster.

這實在是有趣多了

My class recently had the privilege of participating

我的班最近有幸地參與一個全國性

in a QR code lesson

由老師帶領的 QR 碼課程

led by a teacher across the country.

由老師帶領的 QR 碼課程

If the video chat weren't exciting enough,

如果視訊聊天還不夠好玩

the fact that she incorporated QR codes into the lesson,

實際上，老師把 QR 碼融入了課程

my students, from their seat,

我的學生坐在座位上

from the comfort of their classroom,

在舒適的教室裡

could actually scan the codes on the computer screen,

可以從電腦螢幕掃描 QR 碼

interacting with her QR codes from 3,000 miles away,

與距離三百哩外的老師互動

was incredibly exciting and memorable for my students.

這對學生而言就超級刺激又難忘的了

They did not stop talking about the lesson for weeks.

他們連續幾周都在談論那堂課

You just don't get that kind of memorable,

做習題或讀教科書

engaging experience using a worksheet

就是不會給人如此

or reading from a textbook.

令人念念不忘的經驗

QR codes have a possible use

QR 碼是可以適用於

in every grade level,

不同年級、

with every subject area.

不同科目的

Kindergarten teachers can have their students

幼稚園老師可以讓學生

scan a QR code that leads to a phonics lesson.

掃描 QR 碼學習發音課程

The music teacher can create audio QR codes

音樂老師可以製作含有

of their students playing instruments or singing.

學生樂器演奏或歌唱聲音檔的 QR 碼

PE teachera can post real-time race results

體育老師可以把競賽的即時成績

or athletic event results,

或運動會結果

all attached to a QR code.

都建在 QR 碼裡

The student council or the PTO can advertise

學生會和家長會可以將

upcoming school events all around the school

校內活動預告和傳單

and send home on flyers via QR code.

透過 QR 碼張貼宣傳

The possibilities with this free and easy tool are endless.

這個免費又簡易的工具 的可能性是無可限量的

If used properly, QR codes have the potential

若妥善利用 QR 碼

to awaken a student,

它有喚醒學生

transform a lesson,

改善課程

and bring down the walls of your classroom,

消匿教學藩籬的潛力

creating the ultimate 21st century learning opportunity.

並創造 21 世紀最佳的學習良機