As a high school math teacher, I loan lots of graphing calculators to students. While I write down who I loaned what to, as the weeks go by, I forget where I put the paper I wrote it on or the student forgets they even borrowed it. I have tried having students leave me items in exchange, but I don't really want to be responsible for their wallet, cellphone or shoe (ewww!). After seeing the Classroom Booksource, which allows teachers to create a free online database for a classroom library and tracks check ins or outs, I knew I needed to create something like that for my calculators. Dan Mourlam shared an idea about using QR codes linked to Google Forms to track equipment. So, this week I tried it!
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| Code linked to Equipment Tracking Form |
I used a Google Form and QR Hacker to customize my code with a picture. Now, to check an item in or out, the student scans the code with a QR code reader (I like I-nigma) and fills in the form. I have an electronic record of who has what - no more papers!
Details of the form I created:
Hello Dear,It was a beneficial workout for me to go through your webpage.
ReplyDeleteUsing QR codes linked to Google Forms is such a great and simple way of equipment tracking . Interesting post!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you both! I definitely need it to keep up with loaning out my calculators:)
ReplyDeleteHave you seen GoCodes Asset Management, we have a product that does this in a really slick and easy to use way. http://www.qr-code-asset-tag.com/school-asset-management/
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea. Im trying to assemble this with your provided instructions but am having trouble. Can you provide assistance somehow. Thank you.
Vince
Vince, I am happy to help. Where are you having trouble?
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