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QR codes, a special type of barcode invented in Japan for quick response, have gained popularity worldwide. They are widely used in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the United States across various fields, including real estate, advertising, and education. Educators can leverage QR codes for assignments, reminders, and providing quick links to additional resources. Creating QR codes is simple with various online generators, and they can be read using smartphones, tablets, or computers equipped with cameras. Explore innovative ways to integrate QR codes in your projects!
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What is a QR Code? • Special type of barcode • Quick Response • Invented in Japan • Starting to appear in United States
Where are QR Codes used? • Asia • Europe • Australia • United States • Real Estate • Advertising • Education
How are they used in education? • Rather than type in long or short urls use these. • Make a v-card for an historical figure. • Make a fact card for a project.
How else can they be used? • 40 ways… http://tinyurl.com/2bzdgno • Google • “qr codes and kids” • “qr codes in the classroom 2011” • Assignments • Reminders • Provide quick and easy link to something extra. • New tools and ideas are being posted daily.
Getting Started • Creating QR codes (print, copy, save) • Decide what type of QR code to create. • Some sites that will generate QR codes. • www.qrstuff.com • www.beqrious.com • http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ • www.beetagg.com
Hardware requirements for reading QR code • iPod Touch • Smart Phone • Desktop Computer with Camera • Laptop with iSight Camera • Digital Camera
Software requirements for reading QR code (My personal favorites listed here.) • iPod Touch • i-nigma 4– iTunes Store—Free • Android—Many choices available • Desktop • Google Chrome Brower– BarDeCo extension (Reads on screen with a right click.) • QuickMark—iTunes Store--$3.99 Uses built-in iSight camera—Works GREAT! Requires Snow Leopard, Windows version available Also has drag and drop capabilities on the desktop.
Reading QR codes OnLine • www.zxing.org/w/decode.jspx Capture a QR image from screen or file from a camera and upload the file to this site to decode.
Summary • QR is an emerging technology. • Tools are here already and will get even better. • Many examples online for classroom use. • Can be used by individuals or groups. • QR codes can be tracked to determine usage.
Links • http://tinyurl.com/2bzdgno • www.qrstuff.com • www.beqrious.com • http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ • www.beetagg.com • http://zxing.org/w/decode.jspx