How those weird, square codes can be used in the classroom QR CODE 101 How those weird, square codes can be used in the classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGYqxVrJN-s

Watch this short video explaining what a QR code is Think about how they might be used for education… http://www.commoncraft.com/video/qr-codes

QR CODE 101 How do QR Codes Work? QR codes are popular because of their ability to quickly read and hold large quantities of information. Scan using your camera equipped device QR code processing app Just a quick scan and the information is on your device!

Download the QR reader from your smart phone App store QR CODE 101 Download the QR reader from your smart phone App store i-nigma is my favorite Android: try Bar Code Scanner App Desktop computer: try Qreader through Google Chrome (no camera needed), or Adobe air QR Code reader if you have a web cam

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Benefits of using QR Codes Instant access to your webpage Instant tutorials for homework help! Students become self-directed learners at QR centers Gets kids up and moving Saves paper Can be adapted to any age or content area! Encourages communication, collaboration & critical thinking No more writing down long URL addresses for students! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSA3YsBy_pU

What kinds of information can be linked to a QR Code? Anyone with a smartphone, iPod, tablet device, or webcam can scan QR codes. It will usually connect you to a web page Other types of information include: an email, photograph, document, folder/file, or text Once the code is scanned and processed, it takes you directly to the URL on your device, or shows you whatever else was encoded in the QR code Let’s see what types of information can be used with QR codes in schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8`

How have I used QR codes? QR code Bookmarks with book trailers QR codes attached in books with book recommends Interactive Bulletin boards Library scavenger hunts Non-fiction QR code field trips http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/

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How can you use QR codes for communication? Back to school night/ syllabus Business cards Hang outside classrooms/school Link to your email for response Link to survey for input Link to drop-box Link to text book/homework help Link to weekly assignments Link to test study guides Link to an audio of the lecture/lesson Link to newsletter http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/937420828163318143/lib/937420828163318143/July_25.pdf?9374Nav=|&NodeID=9258

How can you use QR codes to display student learning? Connect to on-line portfolio Connect to on-line assessments Connect to student made digital presentations Connect to recordings of student performances or readings Link to Blog/writing prompt

How can you use QR codes to promote collaborative learning? QR Code Centers Group projects Connect to Google Doc.

How can you use QR codes for interactive bulletin boards? About the artist/author Extend to the outside world Students create their own links! Attach QR codes to physical models

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QR codes & literacy Link to Newspaper Articles Use QR codes for online citations Stop & check comprehension points in book Link to online comprehension questions, websites, or online related games for home reading Link to online journal articles & assessment Easy to differentiate the texts http://www.schooltube.com/video/9e8f25f9f3418ac093ae/

QR codes extend the walls of the classroom! Virtual field trips Museum links Connect to web quests Connect to videos Easily share relevant websites Link to Google Maps Link to authors, artists, & other professional pages

QR codes get kids moving! Scavenger hunts Post QR codes around the school Use the library!

Where can you find QR Codes Don’t reinvent the wheel Many great educational QR Codes available on-line http://yourgreenclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/02/qr-codes-and-bottle-cap-fun.html Treasure hunt generator http://www.classtools.net/QR/index.php

How can you make your own QR codes? Making QR codes is EASY!!! QR Droid ( http://qrdroid.com/generate ) Kaywa (http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ ) create QR codes by simply entering the URL of the page for which I want a QR code generated. Qurify (http://www.qurify.com/en/ ) Create QR code to link to text Save the QR code as a picture Students can easily create their own!

Using QR Codes with Students Decide on your device *Ipods/ ipads, tablests, students own device, desktop Find or create some QR codes to use with your lesson Download a QR reader onto the device Teach students what a QR code is & how use the reader Teach students how to make their own! The possibilities are endless…

QR Code tips & tricks Eliminate glare Watch for shadows PCs are typically slower than mobile devices On mobile device you may need to click "view the regular version of this website" link QR code must be flat Leave white space around code Use Google's URL shortening service to shorten a URL to create a lower density code. Easier to read & you can track usage Always test you links!!!

What are some reasons to use QR Codes in the Classroom? Helps students access information Allows you the ability to showcase student work Great way to share information like websites & contact information with students, and parents QR Codes are cool & engaging! http://www.schooltube.com/video/d527310f6ef34bcd925f/