1. QR Codes for the Classroom! Jeanna Cook Lamar High School Arkansas Tech University jcook@lamarwarriors.org

2. QR Codes = QR Codes = Quick Response Code

3. Definition: A QR Code is a two-dimensional bar code or matrix created by a Japanese corporation in 1994. The "QR" is stands for "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents whether a url, document, video, or other items to be decoded at high speed. One QR code allows 4000 characters.bar code

4. QR Codes Explained by Common Craft on YouTube http://www.commoncraft.com/video/qr- codes (common craft link) http://www.commoncraft.com/video/qr- codes

5. 1 st download a QR code reader app onto your picture phone; phone must have a camera and Internet access. 1 st download a QR code reader app onto your picture phone; phone must have a camera and Internet access. QRset (in itunes) Reader.kaywa.com (most highly recommended and trusted) AT&T Code Scanner Neoreader – Android and iphone

6. A giant QR Code on a billboard linking to a website, to be read with a mobile phone in Tokyo, Japan YOU ARE SEEING THEM EVERYWHERE RIGHT NOW FROM BILLBOARDS TO ALL TYPES OF ADS IN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES AND ON BUSINESS FLYERS AND BUSINESS CARDS. SOON THEY WILL BE TEXTBOOKS.

7. Some examples are:

9. The following posts have more ideas about using QR codes in schools: Interactive Bulletin Boards QR Codes in the Classroom QRPedia - QR Codes for Wikipedia Entries Assign QR Codes to Your Documents Create a Mobile Language Lesson With QR Voice Tom Barrett's Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes

10. Education How can we use QR Codes in education? ◦Homework Assignments – include on class notes ◦In library, tag shelves next to new books and scan for book trailers or author info; how to’s and where things are located; what is in the 800’s. ◦Club Announcements ◦Tag lessons with links for more information ◦Wall outside classrooms with teacher’s blog ◦Label science equipment to show videos on proper use ◦Scavenger hunts ◦See handouts for more ideas.

11. QR Code Generators http://www.patrick-wied.at/static/qrgen/ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/ http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator

12. QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator http://www.classtools.net/QR /

13. 1. Make sure students are arranged into teams prior to the activity so that students without mobile devices are not disadvantaged. 2. Make it clear that the Treasure Hunt will feed directly into their assignment and thereby help them get a good mark. 3. Provide a mix of questions - some that test existing knowledge, some that require further research. 4. Keep a record of where you place each code to remove after the exercise has finished. 5. When you mark the completed sheets, award one point for each correctly copied question, and one mark for each correct answer, and declare the winning team on this basis. 5 Key Tips to QR Code Treasure Hunts

14. How will I use with limited devices? Partner with students that have devices. iPad / iPod touch class sets coming? Share your device? Set up a viewing station:

16. Why QR Codes Are Awesome… 1. Link the physical world with the virtual world. 2. Support 21 st Century Skills. 3. Engaging tool to help students create and contribute content. 4. Fun, easy way to deliver content. 5. Extend learning and provide remediation and review.

17. Google Ways to Use QR codes in Classrooms: https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Acl S3lrlFkCIZGhuMnZjdjVfNzY1aHNkdzV4Y3I&hl =en_GB&authkey=COX05IsF https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Acl S3lrlFkCIZGhuMnZjdjVfNzY1aHNkdzV4Y3I&hl =en_GB&authkey=COX05IsF http://socialme.wikispaces.com/QR http://snap.vu/ http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in- the-classroom.html http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in- the-classroom.html Many more out there…

18. QR code for link to this presentation: