QR Codes in the Classroom

Quick Response Codes

These can be found lots of places

Not an Example

Bar Code

Another Example

Purpose...Simplify

• URL links

• Pictures

• Contact information

• Plain Text

• Geolocation

5 Genius Business Uses

• Ideas

But...we can use it too!

• Scavenger Hunts ~ Post codes around the school have student solve problems and find the correct answers.

• Pass It ~ You can create several problems on one worksheet, cut them and play Pass It. Each student/group solves a problem and them pass it to the next student/group.

• Contact Information for Parents and Students ~ Post in classroom for students and parents to obtain phone number, email address, class website, etc.

• Notes ~ Such an easy way to post notes and great for students to always have access to them at all times.

• Assignments ~ Post Homework assignments in codes for students to scan before leaving class.

• Hints/Tutorials to assist on problems ~ Use when students are solving problems. They can scan the code when they are having trouble or need help.

Example

• Fitness

• Scavenger Hunt Generator

Ideas...

• Reader reviews on library books

• Homework helpful tips

• Reveal the task - create self-directed learners

How I’ve used them

• Middle School Technology class -Exercise Handout with rubric

• High School Tech Team - Virtual Tour of the school for visitors/prospective families

Ideas?

• Did this spur any ideas for your classroom?

Give it a try!

• http://www.unitaglive.com/qrcode

• http://qrcode.kaywa.com (choose static)

• http://www.qrstuff.com

• https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/qr-code-generator/cicimfkkbejhggfjaabggafffgdnjgjp?hl=en (Google Chrome App)

iPad Apps

• QR Reader

• Qrafter

• Or any other free app to read QR codes