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QR stands for “quick response”. It is basically a variation of a barcode that can hold lots of information. You can link it to a website, message, video, map, etc.
How do I create QR codes?
www.qrstuff.com - There are many different sites to do this, but this one is pretty easy AND you can make your QR codes different colors!!
goo.gl - Has a few more steps involved, but if you use it while signed in to your Google Docs account, you can keep track of how many times your QR code was accessed.
Alternatives: interactive presentation (PowerPoint or Open Office), webquest, etc. You should always have an alternative planned for those kids who don’t have or choose not to use smartphones. Jackie would love to help you create the alternative activities or activities using QR codes!
How can I use them in my classroom?
- reviews
- anchor activities
- introductions
- information you’d like others to save to their phones
- motivational tool
- A longer list of ideas can be found here: http://goo.gl/VFOJM
- More ideas can be found here too: http://goo.gl/Ib9fm
To use QR codes, you’ll need to download a free scanner. Search your app store and find your favorite. I use ShopSavvy (I have a droid) because it is not just for QR codes. There are even programs that let you use the camera on a desktop or laptop to scan codes (such as QReader).
Sites with more information and ideas:
- http://www.digitalgoonies.com
- http://goo.gl/i37Lh
- Written by my friend Gwyneth!: http://goo.gl/517JE (more of her informative and hilarious ramblings can be found here: http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com)
- How a teacher used a QR codes for a scavenger hunt:http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=4211
Videos:
- http://youtu.be/9VPwzCF0zEI (they talk about this site: http://www.studycell.com/)
Try scanning this one:
A cute video about a Christmas scavenger hunt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m08rU5ipX9o
A site that lets you speak a word to students! I see this being more useful in classes learning different languages: http://qrvoice.net/
Kathy Schrock's QR Codes for Educators: http://qrcodesforeducators.weebly.com/
Discusses practical uses for QR codes in classrooms: http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/05/qr-code-classroom-implementation-guide.html
Discusses practical uses for QR codes in classrooms: http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2011/05/qr-code-classroom-implementation-guide.html
