These little squares that contain black and white pixels are popping up everywhere. They are called QR codes short for quick response codes. Here is a site to easily create a QR code. I generated the QR code above that contains a secret message...so if you have a smartphone that can read QR codes give it a whirl. Read this blog post by Ozge Karaoglu that explain QR codes and some ideas of how they can be used in school.
Watch this 3 minute Youtube video from a school that has some interesting ways they are using QR codes in their school for a variety of purposes.
If you are interested in other ideas...check out Tom Barrett's 43 Interesting Ways to use QR codes in the classroom or this site that allows you to easily create a scavenger hunt using QR codes. http://www.classtools.net/QR/
Watch this 3 minute Youtube video from a school that has some interesting ways they are using QR codes in their school for a variety of purposes.
If you are interested in other ideas...check out Tom Barrett's 43 Interesting Ways to use QR codes in the classroom or this site that allows you to easily create a scavenger hunt using QR codes. http://www.classtools.net/QR/
What are your thoughts about QR codes? Where have you noticed these QR codes in your daily life? What purpose or application for them in a school or classroom environment can you see?
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QR codes. I see them everywhere, and the only reason I know what they are is because my husband is in marketing and these are the hot, new promotional gimmicks right now. I know they’ve been around for awhile, but it seems as if they’re really just starting to catch on with the masses. As for QR codes in education, I see a problem in that many students don’t have smart phones. In fact, today I asked two classes who had smart phones, and only about 14 (out of about 55 total) said they did. Doesn’t that negate the usefulness of a QR code? In other words, couldn’t the teacher just set up links since students without smart phones would be bound to computers anyway? I do think this technology could be a useful tool if more students were equipped. For instance, QR codes would be a great way to keep students engaged as they read lengthy pieces of literature. As they read they could click on the codes to learn interesting “fun facts” or important supplemental material.
having a sense of your audience and the capabilities that they have to easily use QR codes is important. With only having 14 of 55 students with a smartphone, you may not feel like there are enough users to make it worth your while at this point. It's good to keep tabs on that changing demographic though. The good thing is that QR codes are very easy to generate and place on docs, in blogs, etc so as regular cell phones are phased out and smart phones become the norm...that is one more avenue that can be used with the mobile generation of students we are breeding. Understanding what QR codes are, how they work, and what CAN be done with them is the goal for this course...deciding to find a meaningful use for them can come if or when you deem appropriate.
I like the thought of putting the answers of a worksheet in code on the pages. I also thought it was interesting for students to take the pictures of the calendar and get detailed lab notes.
However, it seems almost like a novelty. Novelties can be a good thing; sometimes it takes something silly to motivate a student, so it is well worth it.
I like the idea of "extending learning beyond the school walls". I think it is motivational and a better overall learning experience when students discover or create things outside of class. The QR codes is another tool to help students. I had never heard of QR codes and had no idea they existed so I am feeling like a foreigner (which is beyond immigrant).
OK, even my husband knew about QR's! I have seen them on the boxes of my son's toys and in the advertisements. They are everywhere.
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Interesting stuff like a bare code but more info! It’s a way to use technology in the classroom. I my situation P.E. QR codes could be posted around the gym students would use the smart phones and receive a video on a particular stations activities; the video would be like having an additional instructor teaching technique and skills needed for the activity ”fun use of technology” I’m hoping the smart phone don’t get stolen! QR codes would be used for links on activities students/parents could do at home. The applications are endless.
Digital foreigner...hilarious!
I have seen these codes also. In fact I have put my phone up to the code to scan it and of course nothing happens. Like this idea, but do our students have Smart phones? I don't even know If I have one. Tried to get online and download an app for my phone???? Having trouble finding a quick easy download. Anyway seems like a class blog site could work better.
I had never heard of a QR code before. The article I read and u-tube video I watched were enlightening. I do, however, have many questions and concerns about the practicality of using QR codes in the classroom. This immigrant would like to hear about how various educators are using these QR codes in their classroom. While it's an interesting idea, it doesn't seem like a plausible thing to use at this time.
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