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QR CodeLove
Ways to Use QR Codes in the Classroom That You’ll Just Love!
Presented By: Amber Harrisand Heather Andrews
© Amber Harris 2014
What is a QR code?
A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional bar code that can be scanned by mobile devices with a camera and QR reader application. When scanned, a QR code links to a website, video, image, or text.
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How do I use a QR code?
1. Download a QR code application on your Smartphone, iPad, or other mobile device.
2. Open the application. It may automatically activate the device’s camera or you can choose the scan feature.
3. Align the QR code in the image window.
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How do I Create QR Codes?
There are several websites that will create QR codes for you. One easy
one is: https://qrcode.kaywa.com/
http://www.qrstuff.com/ is a cool generator that creates color QR codes.
http://www.qrexplore.com/generate/ allows you to create up to 100 codes at the time.
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Select the type of information your QR code will display.
For plain text, choose the More drop-down arrow.
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Type in the URL that you want to link to or the text to display.
Click Generate.
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Right click on the QR code and select Save As or Copy.
Insert the QR code into your document.
Classroom ideas QR Codes in Reading
•Create QR codes for books in your classroom library that link to
websites related to that book. •Make literacy centers more
engaging.
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Classroom ideas QR Codes in Language Arts
•Use QR Codes to make language centers more engaging.
•Create language practices for individuals, partners, and small
groups.
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Classroom ideas QR Codes in Math
•Make math games and centers to reinforce key concepts.•Create self-checking math
practice.
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Classroom ideas QR Codes in Science
•Use QR code task cards to reinforce key science skills.•Have students go on a
Scavenger Hunt about science topics.
http://www.classtools.net/QR/ is a cool site that helps you create a QR scavenger hunt. It’s as simple as
inputting questions and answers!© Amber Harris 2014
Classroom ideas QR Codes in Social Studies
•Create QR code task cards of Social Studies content for small
groups or Scoot games.• Put QR codes on maps linking
them to information about those places.
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Explore and scan
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Questions?
Thanks for participating in our presentation!Amber Harris and Heather Andrews
© Amber Harris 2014