Here is my QR code. This was very easy to create and download! I used QR Creator. I liked that there were a lot of different options. I chose to add an icon which I thought was cute and fun.
For my virtual field trip I went to the Great Barrier Islands. I have done several virtual field trips with my third grade class but this was by far the best one I’ve seen. I will be coming back to Google Expeditions to explore more with my class. For the Great Barrier Reef, the field trip started off on Lady Elliot Island with the sound of birds. It was very peaceful as you looked around the reef. The trip went on to give facts about the coral reef and manta rays. While you read, you were able to listen to the sounds of a diver breathing so that it seemed as though you were underwater with them. Another stop on the field trip was to Heron Island where I learned a lot of facts about sea turtles. It concluded at the Yongala Shipwreck and let you explore there. I really liked this inside look at this natural wonder of the world!
Using a virtual library or classroom is a tool that I definitely find beneficial as a teacher. I did some work with a virtual Bitmoji classroom last summer when planning to teach virtually. I think that it’s visually appealing for children and in general, easy to use and navigate. The kids like it and it gives them some freedom as to how they explore a certain topic. I will continue to use this tool in my classroom and hopefully I will be able to do more and more as my experience grows.
Your QR code to your magazine cover was fun and I love that you can add an icon in the middle. The red heart icon is visually appealing for students too. I set up several live virtual field trips during the 20-21 school year but I had not done any using Google Expedition. I bet your students loved the Great Barrier Reef so they can actually see the landscape and hear the sounds.
Hi Sarah, Your magazine cover peeked my interest and now I want to read the whole thing! I like the icon on your QR code and noticed on Molly’s QR that she had color which is also a nice addition. I commented in my blog that I wish the Google field trips had audio so when I read your post about the sounds of the Reef I had to go check it out. I think the audio makes a big difference. Finally, others have also mentioned Bitmojis I am definitely going to explore these more. Thanks!
I like your QR Code. The icon is cool. I used QR Creator to make my QR Code as well. It was really simple. The layered tool that I enjoy using is the Bitmoji classroom. It is very useful.
Yes, I’m ready to read your magazine! Did you use an app to make that image? It looks great. A virtual trip to the barrier reefs sounds amazing. I look forward to checking out Google Expeditions. Super cute with the heart in the QR code. Great job!
I love the icon in your QR code. I never knew you could do that. Thanks for sharing. Your trip sounds amazing.
Hi Sarah,
I enjoyed your magazine cover and the trip to the Great Barrier Reefs. I also used a Bitmoji classroom during distance learning and I liked how it was organized and visually appealing.
I love the magazine, and I love that it costs $6.42. haha The icon in your QR code is cute. I had a hard time getting my code down to a usable size. It wanted to take up the whole page.