A QR Code, or quick response code, is a barcode that can be scanned by any barcode reader, such as Scan. Creating a QR code is simple with a tool like QRstuff.com. You can link to websites, maps, phone numbers or just simple text with a QR code. Check out the list of ways to incorporate QR codes into your classroom – although the possibilities are endless with this technology integration. Also, check out the blog post that was up earlier this school year about QR Codes.
- Take students to websites without the need to type in an URL.
- Provide information ‘hot spots’ throughout the classroom to access online videos, websites, text that is related to curriculum and instructional material.
- Add audio files to books by having a QR code that links to an audio book.
- Add multimedia to traditional books and textbooks by linking a QR code with pictures, videos, sounds, additional materials to help students better understand
- Have students create biographies (video, slideshows, written) and have them paste a QR code to that on their desk during open house.
- Paste QR codes around the room to link to supporting materials that will help students better understand classroom curriculum
- Include a QR code on a worksheet with a link to a tutorial video to help with homework
- Take a virtual field trip – paste QR codes around the building with information about a topic that your students can move around to go see
- Add QR codes around the library with links to author’s websites or book reviews
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