The Techie Teacher!

The Techie Teacher!

Get In The KnowWith QR Codes

Michelle LindseyOzark Upper Elementary

QR CodesExplained By Common Craft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZXCt1Ud_zE

What Do I NeedTo Start Using A QR Code?

• A Smart device (phone, iPad, etc.)– If you don't have a phone you can use your desktop

or netbook provided it has a webcam• A program that lets you scan them • Access to internet when you scan a QR code

Do You Have A QR Code Reader?

• Mobile Device Readers– Neoreader– Qrafter QR Code Reader (optimized for iPad)– i-nigma reader (all mobile OS)– Barcode Reader (Android OS)– QRDroid (Android)– QR Scanner (iOS)– QRReader (iOS)– AT&T QR Code Scanner (iOS, Android, Blackberry)

Do You Have A QR Code Reader?

• Desktop– Webqr.com

• Web Browser Plug-ins– The QR Code (Chrome Extension)

Scan The QR CodeTo Answer These Questions

1. What does the QR stand for?

2. Who created QR codes?

3. What year were QR codes created?

4. In what country were QR codes created?

5. Why were QR codes created?

QR Codes Can Link To:• Text• Website URL• Telephone Number• SMS Message• Email Address• Email Message• Contact Details (VCARD)• Event (VCALENDAR)• Google Maps Location• Wifi Login (Android Only)• Social Media • iTunes Link• YouTube Video

Why QR Codes In Education?

• Easy accessibility • Creates immediate student engagement• Students catch on to using the technology quickly• Save time• Eliminate frustration• Differentiate instruction• Change up your routine

How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom?

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Put QR codes around your school to create a virtual tour for visitors. As they go around the school they will scan the QR codes to learn about classrooms, areas, and events.



Roll the cube and then with a QR Reader scan to see• what prompt they would be writing

about.• Content questions for review• Warm up questions • Wrap up questions • Story elements that a student would

have to identify after reading a story • Quick Facts• Rewards/Incentives • Positive sayings • Vocabulary • As a way of grouping • Math problems for students to solve

QR Cube

http://www.technologytailgate.com/2012/08/qr-cubes.html

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No mobile devices allowed or not enough?

Set up a dedicated station with a web cam and QR reader app.Students can both read and generate QR codes from the desktop station. This also ensures students without smart phones do not miss out on the QR experience.

Need Even More Ideas?• Encode answers in QR Code for self-check• Examples of quality work or experiments• Greener Classroom – instructions, announcements,

assignments• Incentives & Prizes – animated badges• Extension assignments• Differentiated instruction – scaffolding• Quick links on index cards• http://technologyintertwined.weebly.com/qr-codes.htm

l• 5 QR Code Activities for Communication Arts

– http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com/p/qr-code-ideas-and-resources.html

http://technologyintertwined.weebly.com/qr-codes.html

http://technologyintertwined.weebly.com/qr-codes.html

http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com/p/qr-code-ideas-and-resources.html

http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com/p/qr-code-ideas-and-resources.html

Static vs. Dynamic Codes

• Static codes point to 1 place forever– Once you generate the code you can’t change where

it points to• Dynamic codes are recyclable

– You can change where the code points to after you generate it

– May also be able to gather statistics about your code

QR Code Generators• Kaywa.com – 5 free dynamic

– Links to: URL, Facebook, Contact, Coupon, Text, Phone #, SMS

• qrstuff.com – unlimited color code creation; 1,000 scans/month

– Links to: URL, YouTube Video, Google Maps Location, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, FourSquare, App Store Download, iTunes Link, Dropbox, Text, Telephone Number, Skype Call, SMS Message, Email Address, Email Message, Contact Details, Digital Business Card, Event (VCALENDAR), Wifi Login (Android Only), Paypal Buy Now Link

• GoQR.me– Links to: Text, URL, Phone #, SMS, vcard, Geolocation, vcalendar, email, Wifi Login

• iCandy QR Creator– Links to: YouTube Videos, PDFs, iTunes music & videos, Web pages, Flickr

slideshows, Text messages, Facebook/LinkedIn/MySpace Profile, Business card, Documents, Anything you can link to on the web

• Snap.vu– Links to: URL, Contact, SMS

• The-qrcode-generator.com

QR Code Generators

• QRExplore.com– Bulk QR code generator

• QRVoice.net– Generate a synthesized voice QR with up to 100 characters– Need a longer voice QR code – see http://educationqrcodes.wikispaces.com/Qr+to+Voice

for instructions

• Google URL Shortener– Creates static QR codes automatically– Video directions at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHUyTcTti8

• Need more options?– Visit:

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/qr-codes-are-gaining-momentum-in-todays.html

http://educationqrcodes.wikispaces.com/Qr+to+Voice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHUyTcTti8



Best Practices

• Shorten the url for your QR-code• Make sure you have a mobile optimized landing page• Don’t reverse/invert the QR-code • Don’t print the QR-code on a dark background color• Don’t remove the 3 dark corner marks• Make sure there is a sufficient contrast on colorized

codes• Keep the QR-code away from the fold of the page• Minimum size: 2 cm in print • Always test your code, with a QR-code scanner app

before distributing

Presentation Resources

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