Workshop Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to:
1. Define QR codes.
2. Use QR Codes to visit websites and view videos.
3. Describe how QR codes can be used in education.
4. Create QR codes.
At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to:
1. Define QR codes.
2. Use QR Codes to visit websites and view videos.
3. Describe how QR codes can be used in education.
4. Create QR codes.
QR Codes Explained
What are QR Codes
As mobile learning becomes more and more prevalent, we must find effective ways to leverage mobile tools in the classroom. As always, the tool must fit the need. Mobile learning can create both the tool and the need. Mobile learning tools can harness the excitement of technology with the purpose of effective instruction. Using QR codes for instruction is one example of this.
This is a QR or Quick Response Code. Simply put, it is a 3D barcode. It's a much more sophisticated version of the barcode you find on products purchased in a grocery store, Walmart, etc. QR Codes are popping up everywhere and are gaining in popularity in education.
This is a QR or Quick Response Code. Simply put, it is a 3D barcode. It's a much more sophisticated version of the barcode you find on products purchased in a grocery store, Walmart, etc. QR Codes are popping up everywhere and are gaining in popularity in education.
Why QR Codes?
- Get students out of their chairs
- Saves paper
- Promotes exploration
- Shows learning all around us
- Learners interact with the world around them
- Technology for 21st century learners
- QR code readers save the history to help students go back and study/review
- Saves transition time
Small Group Activity
Ensure at least one person in your group has a mobile device that can read the QR codes on the worksheet. With your group, answer at least two questions in the provided worksheet.
Educational Applications - QR Codes in the Classroom
QR codes are easy to create, easy to use and require technology most users already have.
Sample Lessons
Create Your Own QR Stuff!
It's incredibly simple -- just select the type of data for which you want to create a code (website, video, phone number, etc.), go to one of several free QR code generator website. You'll be prompted for specifics, and presto, your QR code is created!
Smaller codes are better, especially for low end phones. The smaller the address, the smaller the QR code. Avoid too much text in the code. Use a URL shortener like goo.gl, and add ".qr" to the end of the shortened address and it will create a QR code.
QR Code Generators
*QRStuff - How to create a QR Code using QR Stuff handout.
*KAYWA
*GOQR.ME
*Delivr - Delivr will remember all the QR codes ever created. Users can edit and change associated urls.
Smaller codes are better, especially for low end phones. The smaller the address, the smaller the QR code. Avoid too much text in the code. Use a URL shortener like goo.gl, and add ".qr" to the end of the shortened address and it will create a QR code.
QR Code Generators
*QRStuff - How to create a QR Code using QR Stuff handout.
*KAYWA
*GOQR.ME
*Delivr - Delivr will remember all the QR codes ever created. Users can edit and change associated urls.
Fun With QR Codes
*TagMyDoc
*QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
*QR Code Test Generator
*Periodic Table videos via QR Codes
*Interactive Resume
*World's Largest QR Code
*Largest Human QR Code
*QR Voice (turn 100 words of text into speech)
*Desktop QR Code Reader
*QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
*QR Code Test Generator
*Periodic Table videos via QR Codes
*Interactive Resume
*World's Largest QR Code
*Largest Human QR Code
*QR Voice (turn 100 words of text into speech)
*Desktop QR Code Reader
Additional Resources
*LiveBinders on QR Codes
*QR Codes in the Classroom - Eleni Kyritsis artilce on 3D Bar Codes
*Prezi on QR Codes
*Kathy Schrock's Guide to QR Codes
*Pinterest on QR Codes
*QR Codes in the Classroom - Eleni Kyritsis artilce on 3D Bar Codes
*Prezi on QR Codes
*Kathy Schrock's Guide to QR Codes
*Pinterest on QR Codes