QR Codes: Easier than you think!

What is a QR Code?

For More Ideas and Info

A QR code, or Quick Response code, is a scannable graphic that can contain content in the form of text, images, videos, websites, etc.

A great way to quickly share content in your classroom via camera-enabled devices.

How do I create a QR Code?

• Great Resources
• Pinterest
• Teachers Pay Teachers

• Need help?
• Please feel free to email me!
• Check out my blog!

Scavenger Hunts

You can turn almost anything into a QR:

• Free text
• Anything that has a URL - including YouTube,Google Docs, Dropbox!
• App Store Download
• Contact Info - great for Parent/Teacher Nights!

QR Code Generator

• http://www.qrstuff.com
• https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/

http://www.classtools.net/qr

• Create a scavenger hunt online
• Turns questions into QR
• Print out and post QR codes around the room or building
• Students record answers.

QR Codes: Easier than you think!

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Tips and Tricks!

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Melissa Griswold

South Oldham Middle School, 8th Grade Math

melissa.wysong@oldham.kyschools.us

Keep the same QR code,

but change the content!

Great for

daily use!

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Classroom Management with Technology

Use a URL shortener

• also helps to display with QR just in case
• Bitly - type .qrcode at end of URL and will instantly turn into a QR

"Snipping Tool"

• allows you to screenshot a portion of the screen.
• Save with a file name or copy and paste directly into document.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

• For QR readers, most devices with a camera and apps will work
• Require students to have app already downloaded
• Usually requires internet - free text does not!
• Prefer one device per set of partners
• For scavenger hunts, assign students where to start so they don't all start on the same one!

Scan for my

contact info!

http://bit.ly/1pDbLZC

What Do I Need to

"read" them?

My favorite

QR Code Reader

Scan

iOS and Android

Tips and Tricks

• Formative Assessment - use Google forms to create a quick EXIT slip
• Interactive Bulletin Boards
• Word Wall
• Common websites
• Personal Contact Info - qrstuff
• Task Cards
• Use with Apps
• Scavenger Hunts

Top Apps for iOS:

• QR Reader for iPhone
• Scan
• Quick Scan
• Qr Code Reader and Scanner
• RedLaser

Ideas on How to Use QR Codes in Classroom

Cut codes and put on colored index cards - easier to see!

Label!

Most importantly...

• Share Image, website, video at door or whiteboard for when students come into class.
• Create mystery classroom rewards - prize is revealed when they scan the code.
• Book trailers - scan code to find out more about a book

Classroom Management with Technology

For more ideas

check out

Pinterest!

Top Apps for Android:

• QR Reader
• Scan
• QR Droid
• Quick Scan
• QR Code Scan and Barcode Scanner

TEST!!!!!

• Expectations
• Device Decree
• Set Up
• Turn on and on silent
• Top corner of a desk, upside down before using them
• Helps limit distractions

Classroom Rewards - TPT

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Scavenger Hunts

But I don't have a device?

QuickMark QR Code Extension (Chrome)

• Could be part of a website or a document. When you right click on the image, you can select "Decode selected image"

Webcam with ScanQR App (Chrome)

• Have students hold them up to the camera and scan using webcam

http://bit.ly/WPxxQu

QR CODES