When I first started teaching, I had a set of iPads in my room, and QR codes were all the rage. I spent hours working them into lessons and I was all about a QR Code Scavenger Hunt. This activity was super cool until QR codes started searching the Internet instead of just displaying plain text clues. Then all my hard work basically led students to an Internet search (major face meet palm moment).
I started researching how to take these carefully worded clues and transform them into a new activity that still somehow met all of my criteria– movement, collaboration, and active learning. Write the Room Scavenger Hunts were the shining star🌟, and I’ve never looked back.
So, if you’re like me and love an opportunity to get students moving, collaborating, and absorbing key concepts, it’s time to check out write the room scavenger hunts.
What’s a “Write the Room” Scavenger Hunt?
Students are provided with a set of prompts. Prompts can be definitions, scenarios, application-based questions, math problems, etc. Students move around the room to read each prompt. A word bank can be provided to help students respond. In other words, students are on a scavenger hunt to find the prompt that matches each word in the bank.
Why “Write the Room” in Business Education?
Here’s the scoop: Traditional teaching methods can sometimes feel a bit, well, traditional. That’s why injecting movement and collaboration into your lessons can be a game-changer. Enter “Write the Room” scavenger hunts – the perfect blend of activity, collaboration, and learning.
Sometimes we think because we have access to computers that everything should be on the computer, but just like you and me, students get tired of staring at a screen. Write the Room Scavenger Hunts can give them a much needed break to get up out of their seat and actively engage with the content in front of them.
When students are up out of their seat they’re more likely to collaborate with those around them. Talking about answers and providing a rationale is good for information retention and key concept mastery.
Key Features of Write-the-Room in Business Education:
- Active Engagement: Students aren’t just sitting at their desks; they’re up, moving, and actively engaged with the learning environment.
- Collaboration: Foster a collaborative spirit as students work together to tackle prompts and share insights.
- Application of Knowledge: Write the Room activities seamlessly bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, enhancing understanding and retention.
- Differentiation: Word banks are a great way to differentiate instruction. Choose to include or exclude this tool based on the needs of your students.
Write the Room Products for Business Education:
If you’re ready to give Write the Room scavenger hunts a try, check out these activities or visit the Business Girl store for more options.
- Business Records Write the Room Scavenger Hunt:
- Students explore the purpose of various business record documents such as invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and financial statements.
- Prompts use a home renovation service to make learning real-world applicable.
- Distribution Channels Write the Room Scavenger Hunt:
- Students explore the key components of a distribution channel and explain the types of distribution channels.
- Provides a fresh update for your channels of distribution lesson.
- Insurance Write the Room Scavenger Hunt:
- Students practice insurance terminology.
- Increases classroom engagement for the topic.
How to Implement Write the Room in Your Classroom:
- Placement: Arrange prompts around the room or down a hallway.
- Clear Instructions: Provide clear instructions and expectations to ensure students understand the purpose of the activity.
- Debrief and Discussion: Conclude the activity with a debrief session where students share their responses and you review correct answers.
- Flexibility: It may be helpful to have a digital copy of the write the room scavenger hunt on hand for various student needs as they arise.
Write the Room Scavenger Hunts can be a fun way to integrate movement into your classroom and add variety into your lessons.
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