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QR Codes in the Classroom

QR Codes in the Classroom. Bell Work: If you don’t have one yet, download a QR code scanner to your device. You can do a Google search or try one of these: iPad : Qrafter - QR Code and Barcode Reader https :// itunes.apple.com/us/app/qrafter-qr-code-reader-generator/id416098700?mt=8

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QR Codes in the Classroom

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  1. QR Codes in the Classroom Bell Work: If you don’t have one yet, download a QR code scanner to your device. You can do a Google search or try one of these: iPad: Qrafter- QR Code and Barcode Reader https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qrafter-qr-code-reader-generator/id416098700?mt=8 Android: Barcode Generator / Reader https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sugree.barcodegen&hl=en Phone: Kaywa Reader: http://reader.kaywa.com/ June 13, 2013 Nancy Biddinger & Ellen Mask

  2. AR Code Agenda • Bellwork: Download a QR code scanner to your device. • QR Code: what is it, why should we care • Morning break • How to scan & how to use in the class • Lunch • 1st Annual ELC QR Code Scavenger Hunt • Creating your own QR Codes • QR Code Gallery Walk • Wrap Up

  3. Learning Goal: I will be able to use QR codes to share digital materials and resources within my classroom.

  4. What is a QR Code?

  5. What is a QR code? • A QR Code is a two-dimensional barcode that is readable by smartphones or other handheld devices. • QR Codes may be used to display: • text • URL • contact information • email

  6. To read QR Codes, you need an appropriate software installed on your phone or tablet. • Android-based devices, you can use Barcode Scanner by ZXing. • iOS-Devices like iPhones there are also QR Code readers available on the AppStore, for Example i-nigma. • Firefox OS try QR Code Scanner • Symbian devices, you can use Mobiletag barcodes reader

  7. What can a QR Code do in the classroom?

  8. Where can QR Codes be placed? • Newsletter • Posters • Photos • Class libraries • Flash cards • Notebooks • Learning centers • Class materials • Doorways • Permission slips • Tickets • School office • Teacher’s lounge • Restrooms (you know they are using their phones in there anyway) • ?????

  9. How to scan: Once you have the reader: • Open the app, which will activate your device’s camera function. • Aim at the QR code and hold still for a few seconds while the camera focuses. • An option to go to the information should pop up once the reader has captured it. • Welcome to another resource treasure!

  10. Scan this:

  11. 1st Annual ELC QR Scavenger Hunt ! • If you have a QR ready device, invite someone who doesn’t have one to hunt with you. • If you don’t have a QR ready device, invite someone who does have one to hunt with you. • Each group member has a specific task. Switch tasks after each Code is found. • Scanner: holds the device & scans the codes • Seeker: looks for the Codes • Decoder: reads the clues & codes • Note-taker: makes notes for the group

  12. Free QR Code Generators Conduct a Google Search or try one of these: http://www.visualead.com http://qrcode.kaywa.com http://www.qrstuff.com

  13. Generate 4 QR Codes Create one of each QR Codes: • URL • Text • Contact • Email

  14. Gallery Walk • On your monitor, display one of the QR codes that you have generated. • At the signal, class members will walk the room and scan the newly created QR codes. • Take notes and prepare two or three questions about the QR Codes displayed. • Be prepared to talk about your code.

  15. Homework

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