1. How those weird, square codes can be used in the classroom
QR CODE 101
How those weird, square codes can be used in the classroom

2. Watch this short video explaining what a QR code is
Think about how they might be used for education…

3. QR CODE 101
How do QR Codes Work?
QR codes are popular because of their ability to quickly read and hold large quantities of information.
Scan using your camera equipped device
QR code processing app
Just a quick scan and the
information is on your device!

4. Download the QR reader from your smart phone App store
QR CODE 101
Download the QR reader from your smart phone App store
i-nigma is my favorite
Android: try Bar Code Scanner App
Desktop computer: try Qreader through Google Chrome (no camera needed), or Adobe air QR Code reader if you have a web cam

5. QR CODE 101
Devices…

6. Benefits of using QR Codes
Instant access to your webpage
Instant tutorials for homework help!
Students become self-directed learners at QR centers
Gets kids up and moving
Saves paper
Can be adapted to any age or content area!
Encourages communication, collaboration & critical thinking
No more writing down long URL addresses for students!

7. What kinds of information can be linked to a QR Code?
Anyone with a smartphone, iPod, tablet device, or webcam can scan QR codes.
It will usually connect you to a web page
Other types of information include: an , photograph, document, folder/file, or text
Once the code is scanned and processed, it takes you directly to the URL on your device, or shows you whatever else was encoded in the QR code
Let’s see what types of information can be used with QR codes in schools:

8. How have I used QR codes? QR code Bookmarks with book trailers
QR codes attached in books with book recommends
Interactive Bulletin boards
Library scavenger hunts
Non-fiction QR code field trips

9. QR CODE 101
QR Code Callouts

10. How can you use QR codes for communication?
Back to school night/ syllabus
Business cards
Hang outside classrooms/school
Link to your for response
Link to survey for input
Link to drop-box
Link to text book/homework help
Link to weekly assignments
Link to test study guides
Link to an audio of the lecture/lesson
Link to newsletter

11. How can you use QR codes to display student learning?
Connect to on-line portfolio
Connect to on-line assessments
Connect to student made digital presentations
Connect to recordings of student performances or readings
Link to Blog/writing prompt

12. How can you use QR codes to promote collaborative learning?
QR Code Centers
Group projects
Connect to Google Doc.

13. How can you use QR codes for interactive bulletin boards?
About the artist/author
Extend to the outside world
Students create their own links!
Attach QR codes to physical models

14. QR CODE 101

15. QR codes & literacy Link to Newspaper Articles
Use QR codes for online citations
Stop & check comprehension points in book
Link to online comprehension questions, websites, or online related games for home reading
Link to online journal articles & assessment
Easy to differentiate the texts

16. QR codes extend the walls of the classroom!
Virtual field trips
Museum links
Connect to web quests
Connect to videos
Easily share relevant websites
Link to Google Maps
Link to authors, artists, & other professional pages

17. QR codes get kids moving!
Scavenger hunts
Post QR codes around the school
Use the library!

18. Where can you find QR Codes
Don’t reinvent the wheel
Many great educational QR Codes available on-line
Treasure hunt generator

19. How can you make your own QR codes?
Making QR codes is EASY!!!
QR Droid ( )
Kaywa ( )
create QR codes by simply entering the URL of the page for which I want a QR code generated.
Qurify ( )
Create QR code to link to text
Save the QR code as a picture
Students can easily create their own!

20. Using QR Codes with Students
Decide on your device
*Ipods/ ipads, tablests, students own device, desktop
Find or create some QR codes to use with your lesson
Download a QR reader onto the device
Teach students what a QR code is & how use the reader
Teach students how to make their own!
The possibilities are endless…

21. QR Code tips & tricks Eliminate glare Watch for shadows
PCs are typically slower than mobile devices
On mobile device you may need to click "view the regular version of this website" link
QR code must be flat
Leave white space around code
Use Google's URL shortening service to shorten a URL to create a lower density code.
Easier to read & you can track usage
Always test you links!!!

22. What are some reasons to use QR Codes in the Classroom?
Helps students access information
Allows you the ability to showcase student work
Great way to share information like websites & contact information with students, and parents
QR Codes are cool & engaging!