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

2. 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 11 and

3. My Why

4. Where have you seen them?
Assembly Instructions
Seesaw
Snapchat

5. 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.

6. First things First… let’s get a reader
Quick Scan
QR Reader
i-nigma

7. QR Codes in Education

8. 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

9. How to create a QR Code?

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

11. 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!

12. Use this link for kids to scan on a website if you don’t have an app reader added to your Windows Apps OR YOU CAN ADD a QR reading app in the Windows Store
DMPS Teachers who are losing their devices with rear facing cameras… sign

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Want more ideas?
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14. Tutorial from Mr. Greg…I idolize this guy!