Leveraging QR Codes in Education: Creation, Usage, and Benefits
This guide explores QR Codes, their history, and how educators can effectively implement them in classrooms. Originally developed in 1994 for tracking vehicle parts, QR Codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Educators can create QR Codes linking to resources, activities, and assignments, enhancing engagement and streamlining information access. Despite some challenges like limited internet access, QR Codes offer versatile applications, from scavenger hunts to embedded answers on worksheets, enriching the learning experience for students.
Leveraging QR Codes in Education: Creation, Usage, and Benefits
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Using qr codes • What is a QR Code? • How can I create and read a QR Code? • How can I use a QR Code in my classroom? By: Caitlin Harbison
What is a qr code? • 1994- QR Codes (Quick Response Codes)- first invented by Denso-Wave, a subsidiary of the Toyota Group, and were used to track parts in the vehicle manufacturing industry. • Two dimensional barcode that can be read using smartphones, iPads, computers etc. • Can be found on food packages, movie billboards, receipts, magazines, textbooks and almost anywhere else! • Link to websites, videos, conversations, texts, coupons, contact information, etc. • Most frequently used for marketing but can also be seen in places such as classrooms or work environments.
How can I create and read a QR Code? • Several websites can convert URL codes into QR Codes. Some websites also allow users to enter information (phone numbers, addresses, pictures, etc.) that can then be converted into QR codes. • Once converted, QR codes can be downloaded and attached to advertisements, books, food packaging, presentations, pictures, phone numbers, resumes etc. • QR Codes can be read using QR Reader’s that must be downloaded onto camera equipped device. • Info. embedded in the barcode image is scanned with iPad/iPhone, Android, PC, etc., which then opens up in a browser.
How can I create and read aqr code? • QR Code Generators: • Kaywa QR Codes- http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ • QR Stuff.com- http://www.qrstuff.com/ • Qurify- http://www.visualead.com/qurify2/en (creates QR codes with image behind it) • QR Code Readers: • iPhone/iPad- QR Reader, Quick Scan, RedLaser… • Android- QR Droid, Barcode Scanner, BarCode Generator/Reader • Desktop Computer- CodeTwo QR Code Desktop Reader, Qrreaderhttp://dansl.net/qrreader/ *Some generators and readers can be found on one tool
Using qr codes in the classroom • Benefits of QR Codes: • Easy to create and read, saves time, enhances learning, provides helpful resources, creates more engaging lessons, provides information to parents… • “Black & White and Scanned All Over” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8&feature=youtu.be • Other Examples: • Put codes inside books and printed material to enhance information (could be good for gifted students). • QR Code with answers embedded can be placed on homework handouts, worksheets, etc. • Scavenger Hunts, Webquests • Advertising school events • Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything provides teacher submitted ideas • http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html
Problems with QR Codes in the classroom • No internet access in schools • “No Phone” policy • Few or no iPad’s/other camera equipped devices in classroom • Can be difficult to scan
rESOURCES • Biersdorfer, J. D. Retrieved from http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2 011/03/01/qa-make-a-quick-qr-code/ • Burns , M. (, January). Five reasons i love using qrcodes in [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/using-qr-codes-in-classroom-monica-burns • Jacob, L. (2010). Black and white and scanned all over[Theater]. Available fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ayW032sKtj8&feature=youtu.be • Schrock, K. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes- in-the-classroom.html
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