This document discusses QR codes and their uses in education. It describes that QR codes have two main components - a generator to create the codes, and a reader to scan and access the embedded information. It provides examples of both web/desktop and mobile-based generators and readers. The document then outlines various educational applications of QR codes, such as providing additional access to learning materials for students with needs, linking to instructional videos and websites, and sharing student progress with parents. It concludes by listing several free online storage and presentation hosting options that can be used for educational resources.

1. Prof. V. V. Subrahmanyam
Director,
School of Computer and
Information Sciences
IGNOU, New Delhi,
INDIA

2. Components of QR Codes
 There are two components
involved with QR Codes.
 QR CODE GENERATOR
 QR CODE READER

3. QR Code Generators
 Web-based / desk Generators (Examples:
Kaywa.com QR code generator, QRStuff , GoQR.com,
SnapVu, Bulk QR Code Maker, QR Code Scanner, ,
SnippQR, Scanova QR code generator, Delivr, goqr.me,
QRCode Monkey, Qrcode-generator.com, I-Nigma)
 Mobile- based Creators (Examples: Barcode
Generator (Android OS), Qrafter QR Code Generator
(iOS), QR Code Maker (iOS), QR Code Generator
(Android))

4. QR Code Readers
 Web-based / desktop QR Code Readers (Examples:
QRreader for Desktop (Adobe Air app), QuickMark QR
Reader for Mac, QuickMark QR Reader for PC, Code
Two for Windows, QR Journal for Mac).
 Mobile-based QR Code Readers (Examples:
Kaywa.com QR code reader, NeoReader, Qrafter QR
Code Reader (optimized for iPad), i-nigma reader ,
Barcode Reader (Android OS), QRDroid (Android),
QR Scanner (iOS), QRReader (iOS), AT&T QR Code
Scanner (iOS, Android, Blackberry), i-nigma , QR
Code Reader (Android)

12. SLM without QR Codes

13. SLM with embedded QR Codes

14. Other Applications of QR-Codes
 QR codes can provide an alternative access format for
students who need additional support in reading and
writing. Using mobile devices, students can quickly gain
access to the information by just scanning the QR code and
without typing the URL of the websites.
 If a student needs to read the instructions for a task set by
the teacher, scan the QR code created for these instructions
using a mobile device and to listen it, use a text-to speech
app.
 To provide information hotspots throughout the classroom
to access online videos, websites, text that is related to your
syllabus and instructional material.

15.  To suggest some additional Open Educational Resources
(OERs).
 The student can view his/her assignments, daily schedules
etc.. by scanning the respective QR code.
 Can view the eBooks, Self Instructional Material,
Programme Guides, Old Question Papers etc..
 It can be linked to Flipped Classrooms.
 A QR code can be sent to the parent to view his/her wards
progress.
 To view some YouTube videos on courses or to watch from
the digital arichive / repository.
 To link QR code to hear a book talk.
 To link up an updated Wiki.

16. FREE STORAGE
 Google Drive (15 GB)
 Media Fire (10GB)
 Mega (50GB)
 Dropbox(2GB)
 pCloud(10GB)
 OneDrive(Microsoft, 10GB)
 iCloud(Apple, 5GB)

17. PPT HOSTING
FREE STORAGES
 Slideshare
 authorSTREAM
 Speaker Deck
 SlideServe
 Scribd
 SlideSnack
 SlideRocket

18. PODCAST HOSTING
 SOUNDCLOUD
 Author.fm
 BUZZSPROUT
 LIBSYN
 PODOMATIC
 BLUBRRY

19. Thank You
Happy QR-Coding Everyone!!!
Email: vvsubrahmanyam@ignou.ac.in
Mobile: +91-9810224390