Nives Markun Puhan, Leonida Novak, Amela Sambolić Beganović, Zavod RS za šolstvo

The purpose of the paper is to present the group orientation hike, with mental tasks at checkpoints hidden under QR codes. The activity is suitable for different age groups. Adjustments depend on the abilities of the participants. Tasks are drawn up by the pupils themselves in the form of puzzles which encourage participants to use and integration of knowledge with an emphasis on higher mental processes. By using QR codes we achieved the effect of mystery because the puzzles are not readable to the naked eye. The participants develop reading skills, are trained in careful listening, focusing on the problem of puzzles, making their own solutions. Thus encourages their creative thinking. When the group arrives to the checkpoint, one member of the group converts the QR code to text with the reader on a mobile device and reads it to the other members. Each member writes down their own answer on a piece of paper and submits it to the teacher.

At the beginning of the orientation hikers also receive pedometers. This presents another mystery to them as the teacher gives them no information about this device: neither how it works, nor what was intended for. They monitor changes on the screen of pedometers and try to determine reasons for them. Pupils test different ways of movement and identify the context between ways of movement and the value on the device.