This document discusses how to create and use QR codes in classrooms and libraries. It provides examples of how QR codes are used outside of educational settings and then discusses various ways they can be implemented in schools, including in special education classrooms, libraries, and alongside books. Step-by-step instructions are given for making QR codes using different free online generators and tools. The presenter provides their contact information and a QR code linking to additional resources.

1. Creating and Using QR codes in Your Classroom & Libraries
Elissa Malespina – South Orange Middle School Librarian

2. About Me
• Librarian at South Orange Middle School in
South Orange, NJ
• Published an article on Using QR codes in
School Libraries School Library Workshop
• Complete techno-geek who loves to try to
newest thing out there. Currently using
Glogster, Edmodo, Animoto, Wikispaces, and
many other technologies with my staff and
students.
• You can follow me on Twitter @SOMSlibrary

3. Poll
• How many of you have scanned a QR Code
before?
• Poll Everwhere

4. Fun with QR codes

6. COOL WAYS THAT QR CODES
ARE USED OUTSIDE THE
LIBRARY/CLASSROOM

7. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericrice/4564201533/

8. http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/
view/15557/tesco-virtual-supermarket-in-a-
subway-station.html

10. http://orangeqr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/QR-Code-Business-Card.jpg
http://www.joelbuckland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/

12. WHAT ARE QR CODES?

15. HOW DO YOU MAKE THEM?

16. STEP 1: QR Code Readers
• First thing you need to do is download a
scanner to your Smartphone, Ipad or Computer
• Recommended ones:
For Iphone or Ipad (All FREE)
*NeoReader,
*Microsoft Tag
*Barcodes
For Android
*QRDroid

17. QR code readers continued
Great website to find Readers:
http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-
software/
Desktop Readers:
• Dansi Desktop QR code Reader
• Jaxo Systems

18. STEP 2: QR Code Generators
• Delivr http://delivr.com/
• QR Stuff: http://www.qrstuff.com/
• Kaywa: http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
• Tag Extension for Google Chrome:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/
bcfddoencoiedfjgepnlhcpfikgaogdg

19. Poll
• Have you ever made a QR code before?
Poll Everwhere Poll

20. Examples of how we use them @ my
school

22. Uses in Special Education Classroom
• As an alternative to writing down long URLs,
phone numbers or address for students with
motor skills issues
• To create a visual phone or address book for
quick access
• To supplement or summarize class material
• To create flash cards
• To provide audio information or directions
- From QR codes as Assistive Technology

23. USES IN LIBRARY

25. On Books

26. Ideas on how to use them on books
• Links to Authors Websites
• Links to Book Trailer
• Links to Videos about the Subject Matter
• Links to Historical Documents
• Links to websites that relate to the topic
• Read – a – like Book Links
• Possibilities are endless

27. In the Library

28. How I use them in my library
• On books
• On Audio books
• On displays
• On Magazines – link to electronic copy of
magazine
• Have student make them using bookmarks
(which I got from
http://lib-girl.blogspot.com/2011/07/holy-
bodacious-barcodes-using-qr-codes.html )

29. HOW TO MAKE QR CODES

30. How to make a QR code: Using Delivr

32. Analytics from a Livebinder QR code I made

37. HOW TO MAKE A QR CODE:
WEBSITE

44. MAKING A QR CODE:
YOUTUBE

58. PRINTING QR CODES

65. Contact Information
• Feel free to contact me with any questions or
ways that you are using them in your school.
• Elissa Malespina : emalespina@gmail.com
• https://emalespina.wikispaces.com/4T+Virtual
+Conference+QR+Code+Presentation
• Twitter @SOMSlibrary
• My Livebinder with tons of QR code info:
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?
id=389822

66. QR Code Link
Links to my
presentation wiki
website where you
can download this
presentation and
also see a
Livebinder with
tons of information
on using QR codes
in Schools and
Libraries.