What are QR Codes? A QR Code is a 2-dimensional bar code that can be easily generated and then decoded with a smart phone (or other devices.) When scanned/read, the QR Code can activate the opening of a web page, dialing a phone number, sending an email or text message, and more.
How are QR Codes Used? QR codes are very common in Japan and Europe (and are becoming more and more popular in the United States) and can be found on posters, signs, magazines, menus, and many other places.
Where to get a QR Code Scanner/Reader: Some phones and mobile devices come with barcode readers already installed.
If your device doesn’t have one, go to the App or Google store and search for Quick QR code reader & creator or just QR code reader or scanner.
i-Nigma, Qrafter, and Quick QR code reader & creator are a few free ones.
How to scan/read a QR Code (Also called mobile tagging.)
Open the QR Code or barcode reader on your phone or mobile devise. (This will activate your phone’s camera.)
Center the QR Code within the provided frame.
Once the code is read, it will automatically activate.
Create a QR treasure/scavenger hunt in or around the school. Codes can be printed and mounted in various locations. Students scan a code to get their next clue. QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
Get your students quickly and easily to a website by projecting the related code or printing it on a handout.
Have a Google form you want your students to fill out on their iPads? Just show the related code on your projector screen!
A QR code on the back of a book could “take” a student to a web page about the author or to page of book reviews. (You could print the codes on labels, or print them on paper and tape them to the book.)
A QR code in a learning station could take students to a web page with instructions, information, or even a video!
Displaying student artwork in the hallway? Add a QR code that provides additional information about the student-artist.
Make audio QR codes: See tips below for audio QR codes:
Go to: recordmp3.org Note – The first time you use this site, you will need to click a couple of buttons to set it up. Just follow the on-screen directions.
Use the free recording software, Audacity, to record the audio.
Export the recorded audio file (use the default .wav format) and put it into your publicDropBox folder.
Right-click the file (within DropBox).
Choose the DropBox option from the pop up menu.
Select “Copy Public Link.”
Activity #1 - Create a QR Code
Directions: Choose a physical object (book, building, poster, art work, model, map, etc.) and create (with another app) or find a virtual connection. This could be an audio file, a movie, a website, google map, etc. Using the QR Generator create a QR code.
A QR Code is a 2-dimensional bar code that can be easily generated and then decoded with a smart phone (or other devices.) When scanned/read, the QR Code can activate the opening of a web page, dialing a phone number, sending an email or text message, and more.
How are QR Codes Used?
QR codes are very common in Japan and Europe (and are becoming more and more popular in the United States) and can be found on posters, signs, magazines, menus, and many other places.
Where to get a QR Code Scanner/Reader:
Some phones and mobile devices come with barcode readers already installed.
How to scan/read a QR Code
(Also called mobile tagging.)
Apps Suggestions: Quick QR code reader & creator & QR Code Reader - QuickMark Barcode
Websites: QR Stuff, QR Hacker,KAYWA GoQR
Educational uses:
Option 1:
RecordMP3.org
Note – The first time you use this site, you will need to click a couple of buttons to set it up. Just follow the on-screen directions.
Option 2:
**Audacity**/**DropBox**
Activity #1 - Create a QR Code