QR codes can be created for free online and contain information that links to websites, files, contact details when scanned by smartphones. They have various educational uses including providing additional context on field trips, embedding questions to encourage deeper learning, linking to reference materials, instructional videos, or music. QR codes could also be used for communication purposes like sharing calendar events, emergency contacts, or wifi login credentials. The document provides examples and resources for using QR codes in both classroom and outdoor learning environments.

1. QR codes in Education
EducampWelly 2011
http://educampwelly.wikispaces.com/

2. QR?
QR code is short for Quick
Response code. It is a two-
dimensional code readable
by dedicated QR barcode
readers and camera
phones. The code consists
of black modules arranged
in a square pattern on a
white background.
Info

3. How to create the codes?
• Many free online tools
let you create QR code.
They are typically quite
straigthforward to use
• The use of QR codes is
free of any license.
• ISO standard => all
generators give
equivalent results.
Info

4. Fastest - Bitly, goo.gl
bitly -> add .qrcode
goo.gl -> add .qr
at the end of the shortened URL to show the
QR code.
Tools

5. Basics - Kaywa
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
• A short piece of text
• Website address
• Email address
• Phone number
Tools

6. Advanced - Delivr
http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator
Tools

7. Batch printing - QRstuff
http://www.qrstuff.com/
Tools

8. Analytics - SnapVu
http://snap.vu/
Tools

9. Aim for simple codes
• Aim for simple codes for
low end phones
• Avoid to put too
much text in the
code.
Same url, without and
• When linking to a with shortening
resource, use a url
shortener.
Beware!

10. Be mindful of cost
• Whenever the QR
code links to online
resources, this costs
your students.
➡ Run some awareness
session with your
students and staff.
Beware!

11. Out of the classroom
Field trips / Museum / Library Context

12. Scavenger hunt
The use of QR codes
through printed signs or
stickers, will help provide
clues, problems, additional
text information and online

13. Add Information
This QR code provides a
link to a presentation on
you tube.

14. Deeper encoding
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On museum visits or field
trips, add code that embed
text to ask questions or
link to a quiz to encourage
deeper encoding of newly
acquired information.

15. In the classroom
Context

16. Linking to a Website URL
This QR code provides a
link to the EducampWelly
wikispace.

17. Reference Materials
This QR code links to a
page of the MoLeFe
website that provides a
long list of resources about
QR codes in education

18. Just in time explanation
This QR code links to a
video of the Khan
Academy.

19. How to use equipment
Link to Merriam Webster
visual dictionary, page on
laboratory equipement.

20. To teach physical skills
See this skill in
action.
http://www.thephysicaleducator.com/?p=77

21. To personalize
Personalize by
adapting to the
learner’s skill level
http://www.thephysicaleducator.com/?p=77

22. To engage
Capture the attention
of your audience with a
creative use of codes
that will surprise and http://mashable.com/2011/04/26/qr-code-resume/
draw in.

23. On demand information
Link to
Oxygen
Video for
learners to
explore in
their own
time if they
wish so.
http://www.periodicvideos.com/

24. Music sheet links to MP3
QR code with direct
download link for a
MP3 file.
image http://www.flickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4329908160/

25. Crude responder system
http://www.slideshare.net/andyramsden/qr-codes-mlearn08-presentation

26. Locate on a map
Link to the location of
Wellington Colledge on
Google Map
Low end phones may need a
decoder service: http://
zxing.org/w/decode.jspx

27. Communication and Logistics
Contexts

28. Calendar link
Calendar link for
a parents meeting

29. SMS prompt
SMS link to invite feedback on
an initiative using a pre-
written text message to your
SMS service.
Subscription to a SMS news
alert. http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2011/05/charity-
qr-codes-a-missed-opportunity/

30. Wifi network login
Only on Android.
Credentials for login
into local wifi
network.
http://skattertech.com/2011/01/quick-tip-use-a-qr-code-to-share-wifi-passwords-with-android/

31. Emergency manual
Telephone number which
triggers your mobile phone
and allows you to quick call
the number.

32. Involve parents
Providing a QR code on the
window may be a way to
facilitate conversation about
the school day.
Allanah King Classroom window
http://moturoa.blogspot.com/2010/10/qr-codes.html

33. Learning Network
Context

34. Contact information
Code with full contact
details. Name, address,
phone, email, website.

35. Follow me!
Follow me! @widged

36. QR Codes in Education. Nice
infographic describing QR
history and usage statistics and
a long list of possible activities.
http://
theeffectiveteacher.wikispaces.
com/QRcodes
Resources

37. 40 interesting ways to use QR
codes in the classroom
https://docs.google.com/
present/view?
id=dhn2vcv5_765hsdw5xcr
Resources

38. 7 things you should know
about QR codes
http://www.educause.edu/ELI/
7ThingsYouShouldKnowAbout
QRCod/163728
Resources