Week 5 - Augmented Learning

Do the math. 

Scan the code and check your work. 

Your results! 

                                         Addition and Subtraction Fun  

Classroom

The augmented learning experience that I have created for my students will be done in small groups during math stations or center time. The use of QR codes will allow for students to accomplish the tasks provided in an independent way. I chose a QR activity instead of an augmented reality experience because I felt that QR's would be more user friendly for my target audience (Kindergarten). 

My students will be able to see how to videos to reinforce what we have learned in math as far as addition and subtraction is concerned. They will also be able to access some online math adding and subtracting games to exercise their skills. The best activity is the actual need for application of knowledge and then using the QR codes to check their work. My students are going to LOVE this activity and it's going to allow them to be accountable for their own learning. Instant results following their hard work, it's a great way for them to be extremely independent. 

Students will solve addition and subtraction problems and then operate a QR code reader to determine their accuracy. 

Application 

My lesson idea and video align with the Signaling Principle in that there are cues that highlight the organization of the essential material. For example, the QR code is framed with a "star" shape making it stand out. The steps for the activity are signaled using font that attracts the eye.  The Segmenting Principle because the lesson is presented in user-paced segments rather than as a continuous unit. The Multimedia Principle because the activity includes videos that include words and pictures rather than just words alone. I intentionally used the Personalization Principle because I wanted to include videos of myself teaching how to add and subtract on the number line just because I knew that it would be more relatable to my students. 

Reflection 

I am extremely excited about using this QR activity in my classroom! My students are absolutely going to love learning this way and being in charge of their own learning. I have used QR codes in the past in my classroom but mostly for communication with parents and presenting students' work with parents. This will be a first for me to have the students actually use it. I found generating the QR codes was quite simple and kind of addicting. Ha! 

The Modality Principle which states that people learn better from graphics and narration than from animation and on-screen text was contradicted a little in the creation of this assignment. 

I really did enjoy creating this activity. I can't wait to see how it actually pans out in the classroom and is user tested.