Using QR Codes to access technology Cracking the QR Code Using QR Codes to access technology

Abby, in a nutshell… Learner Laugher Teacher Reader Trailblazer Aunt (World’s Best) Cyclone Friend Overall life enthusiast Welcome to Tech Con ‘17 and Cracking the QR Code! I hope this session is useful, engaging and fun! Sessions Thursday @ 11 and Friday @1

First things First… let’s get a reader https://uqr.me/blog/best-qr-code-readers/ Quick Scan QR Reader i-nigma

What is a QR Code? Short answer: Quick Response Code Long answer copied from wikipedia: A QR code consists of black modules (square dots) arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device such as a QR Code scanner; data is then extracted from patterns present in both horizontal and vertical components of the image.

My Why

Where have you seen them? Assembly Instructions Seesaw Snapchat

QR Codes in Education

How can QR Codes help you in the classroom? Increase independence Provide immediate and errorless feedback Allow students voice and choice while providing boundaries and safeguards for digital literacy Scaffold for all levels

How to create a QR Code?

Step by Step Instructions 1. Select a QR generator- we are going to use www.qrstuff.com 2. Design your code (we will do this together) Step by Step Directions 3. Test your code

Let’s try to create a code! Think of a favorite phonics song or math song that students love! If you want some ideas, here are a few of my kiddos’ faves! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkPa9V2wtZs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGtBYUQKF4M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAxoDKdKn3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1gzULElf5M

Use this link for kids to scan on a website if you don’t have an app reader added to your Windows Apps DMPS Teachers who are losing their devices with rear facing cameras… sign https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/scan

SCAN MY DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD Want more ideas? http://sharingkindergarten.com/qr-code-ideas/ http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2014/08/10-things-to-do-with-qr-codes-on-backto.html http://alicechristie.org/edtech/qr_codes/QR_Codes.pdf http://www.mrswideen.com/2014/07/how-to-create-qr-codes-to-use-in-your.html https://techieteacherstricks.com/2015/04/29/26-audio-qr-codes/ http://aftech.pbworks.com/f/40_Interesting_Ways_to_Use_QR_Codes_in_the_Cla(1).pdf SCAN MY DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD

Tutorial from Mr. Greg…I idolize this guy!