QR Codes (this is a QR code for this website)
What is a QR code?
• QR or Quick Response codes are very similar to barcodes.
• You scan QR codes by using an app with your smartphone, ipad or
computer.
• The information is linked to you.
• The information can be in the form of text, websites, videos, etc.
• They have a very large storage capacity and are very quick.
How can I get started with QR codes?
• You will need to download a QR code reader app to your
smartphone, ipad or computer (each of these must have a
camera to work.)
• Example: If you have an iphone, go to the Apple Store and
download a free QR code reader (i-nigma or scan.)
Examples of QR codes in the classroom:
• Link to YouTube video clips
• Link to ShowMe
• Link to read aloud
• Link to book review
• Link to website
• Link to spelling list
How can I make my own QR codes?
• There are several free online generators where you can create
your own QR codes.
• One of the most simple sites to use is
http://www.qrstuff.com
1. Choose your data type:
• Website
• YouTube video
• iTunes link
• Plain text
• Email address
• Email message
• SMS message
• Etc.
2. Type in the content. Example: Website URL (http://www…….)
3. Select foreground color
4. Press enter
5. Download QR code
6. Save the QR code to your desktop and print it out if needed.
7. Happy Coding!
information courtesy of TeacherKarma.com Jen Bradshaw
check out her website for more fabulous classroom ideas or search for her on teacherspayteachers.com
What is a QR code?
• QR or Quick Response codes are very similar to barcodes.
• You scan QR codes by using an app with your smartphone, ipad or
computer.
• The information is linked to you.
• The information can be in the form of text, websites, videos, etc.
• They have a very large storage capacity and are very quick.
How can I get started with QR codes?
• You will need to download a QR code reader app to your
smartphone, ipad or computer (each of these must have a
camera to work.)
• Example: If you have an iphone, go to the Apple Store and
download a free QR code reader (i-nigma or scan.)
Examples of QR codes in the classroom:
• Link to YouTube video clips
• Link to ShowMe
• Link to read aloud
• Link to book review
• Link to website
• Link to spelling list
How can I make my own QR codes?
• There are several free online generators where you can create
your own QR codes.
• One of the most simple sites to use is
http://www.qrstuff.com
1. Choose your data type:
• Website
• YouTube video
• iTunes link
• Plain text
• Email address
• Email message
• SMS message
• Etc.
2. Type in the content. Example: Website URL (http://www…….)
3. Select foreground color
4. Press enter
5. Download QR code
6. Save the QR code to your desktop and print it out if needed.
7. Happy Coding!
information courtesy of TeacherKarma.com Jen Bradshaw
check out her website for more fabulous classroom ideas or search for her on teacherspayteachers.com