The document discusses using QR codes in the classroom. It begins by explaining what QR codes are and how they were invented. It then provides examples of how QR codes can be used for scavenger hunts, review games, and linking to supplemental materials. The document also discusses QR code generators that teachers can use to create their own codes linked to web content for classroom assignments and activities. It emphasizes that QR codes provide an engaging way for students to access multimedia resources through their mobile devices.

1. Dr. Robert Mayben
Technology in Motion
The University of Alabama
QR CODES IN THE CLASSROOM

2. WHAT ARE QR CODES?
 Quick Response Code
 Invented in 1994
 Made popular in Japan
 Everywhere today!

3. THE LEGO CODE
 This is the blog post that, for some reason, made me
start looking at the potential of QR Codes.
http://bit.ly/qrlegoblog

4. WHAT INFORMATION CAN BE SHARED
BY A QR CODE?
 Web Links
 Video Links
 Images
 Text
 Links to Profiles, iTunes, etc.
 E-Mail Addresses
 Maps & FourSquare
 Have you seen any others? Coupons? Sales?

5. WHAT APPS READ QR CODES?
 My favorite for the iPhone is i-Nigma.
It is available for Android, Blackberry,
and Windows phones as well.
 For my iPad, I use Scan because it is free.
Easy QR is a reader & generator.
 Search the marketplace for your device
and read the ratings.
 Desktop: http://www.dansl.net/blog/?p=256
Requires Adobe Air & a Webcam

6. HOW ARE QR CODES CREATED?
 QR Code Generators
I use QR Stuff: www.qrstuff.com
 QR Voice: http://qrvoice.net
 Web Tools, Browser Extensions/Plug-ins
 Customized QR Codes
Nominal Fee or Create Your Own

7. CUSTOM EXAMPLES

8. WHAT IS THE ELEPHANT IN THE
ROOM?  How will we use this without mobile
devices?
 Be Creative!
 BYOD: Bring Your Own Device
BYOT or BYOM
 Hot Topic in Ed Tech
L & L in Technology
 Have a plan!
 Be proactive!

9. HOW CAN QR CODES BE USED IN THE
EDUCATION WORLD?
 Scavenger Hunts – Links to Videos, Tasks, Questions
 Review Games
 Answer Key or way for students to check answers
 Quick Links to Teacher Web Sites
 Information about the school or events
 Video Tours of the School or Library
 T-Shirts
 Quick Links to Teacher E-Mail or Text

10. HOW CAN QR CODES BE USED IN THE
EDUCATION WORLD?
 Interactive Book Reviews or Trailers
 Interactive Posters or Handouts
 Homework Assignments
 Easy Access to Extra Content - Multimedia
 Clicker-Type Activities
 Links to Data, Graphs, Charts, Maps, etc.
 Hints, Clues, Tips, or Extra Help on Assignments
 Lists of Formulas or Glossary of Terms

11. SPECIFIC EXAMPLE I
 Periodic Table of QR Codes
Introduction
Hydrogen

12. SPECIFIC EXAMPLE II
 Genetics QR Code Quest
 Activities such as Flip Camera Project, Video
Questions, MC Questions, Read & Answer
 Incorporates Edmodo App
 Printed Codes: http://bit.ly/qractivitycards
 Instructions: http://bit.ly/qractivitypart2

13. WHAT IS MENTIMETER?
 Mentimeter is a tool to interact with your audience.
 It is a WEB-BASED tool that enables you to create
questions, collect answers and show the result in real
time.
 The goal is to make presentations more interactive,
engaging and fun.
 http://mentimeter.com

14. MENTIMETER EXAMPLE #1

15. MENTIMETER EXAMPLE #2

16. WHAT IS THE QR TREASURE HUNT
GENERATOR?
 How to set up a QR Code Treasure Hunt
http://bit.ly/qrhuntguide
 QR Treasure Hunt Generator
http://www.classtools.net/QR/
 Main Benefits: Text-Based &
NO Internet Connection Needed

17. SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT THE QR
TREASURE HUNT GENERATOR
 How would students submit answers?
 Edmodo, Moodle, Other CMS
 E-Mail from Notes App
 E-Mail
 Text Message
 Another App?
 Handwritten
 Your Ideas?

18. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE IDEAS FOR
CLASSROOM USES OF QR CODES?
 Scan the QR Code in the bottom left-hand corner of
each slide or go to:
http://uatim.wikispaces.com/QRCodes
 Resources from EdTech Gurus
 My UATiM Shared Resources:
http://www.delicious.com/uatim/qr

19. A FEW TIPS
 Laminating sometimes causes issues.
 Light colors do not work well.
 Large amounts of text can be more difficult to scan.
 Use a URL shortener such as bit.ly to make scanning
of a code easier.

20. WERE YOU PAYING ATTENTION?
 QR Code Quiz - In Groups with Assigned Colors
 Formative Assessment or Review Strategy
 Scan the code with your mobile device & record your
answers with your notes app or on paper.
 With students, I would have them submit the answers
to me (possibly as a competition). Today, we’ll just
have a group check.

21. ANSWERS IN REVIEW
Question Answer
Name a QR Code generator. QRStuff, Easy QR, Etc.
Name an app that reads QR Codes. i-nigma, Red Laser, QR Scan, etc.
What country is said to have Japan
popularized QR Codes?
What does BYOD mean? Bring Your Own Device
Name one method of integrating QR hunts, keys, etc.
Codes into the curriculum.
What excellent resource provides classtools.net
the QR Treasure Hunt Generator?

22. WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS?
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

23. THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
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