This document discusses how to create and use QR codes in classrooms and libraries. It begins with an introduction of the author and their experience using technologies like QR codes. It then provides information on what QR codes are, how to generate and read them, and various ways they can be implemented in educational settings like linking to supplemental materials, conducting scavenger hunts, and organizing information for students and parents. Specific examples are given of how the author uses QR codes at their school library, such as linking books to additional online resources. Instructions for creating QR codes using various free online tools are also included.

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 appearing School Library Work shop
http://www.slworkshop.net/wp-
content/uploads/2012/04/SLW-
Issue5_2012_AprMay.pdf
• 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. Fun with QR codes

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

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

6. What are QR Codes
• Definition: A QR code (abbreviated from Quick
Response code) is a type of matrix barcode
(or two-dimensional code) first designed for the
automotive industry. More recently, the system
has become popular outside of the industry due
to its fast readability and comparatively large
storage capacity. The code consists of black
modules arranged in a square pattern on a
white background. The information encoded
can be made up of any kind of data (e.g.,
binary, alphanumeric, or Kanji symbols).

7. What are QR Codes continued
• Created by Toyota subsidiary Denso Wave in
1994 to track vehicles during the manufacturing
process,[the QR code is one of the most
popular types of two-dimensional barcodes. It
was designed to allow its contents to be
decoded at high speed.
• The technology has seen frequent use in
Japan; the United Kingdom is the seventh-
largest national consumer of QR codes.
• Taken from Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code

8. Information that can be stored on QR
codes
• A website URL
• Contact Information
• A phone number
• A geographic location
• A text message to be sent to a phone #
• A plain text message
• A calendar event
-info from article in NJEA Review by Patricia Bruder

9. What you need to make this work
• A Smartphone or Computer with Webcam, or
Ipad 2.
• Qrcode Reader
• Qrcode Generator
• Imagination

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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/bcfd
doencoiedfjgepnlhcpfikgaogdg

13. HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR
SCHOOL

14. Uses in the Classroom
• Scavenger Hunts
• On a field trip to a museum supplement info by
providing a worksheet with QR codes
• QR code takes students to quiz @ end of trip
• Provide parents with codes that they can scan
to get homework/assignment info
• Digital portfolios for students – adding copies of
papers, projects, tests and quizzes to the QR
code on a student’s report card gives parents a
broader picture of their child’s grade.

15. Classroom Uses Continued
• Connecting with parents--on back-to-school
night or post QR codes in classroom linked to
information about the classroom curriculum or
student displays.
• Engaging students – with textbooks or study
guides.
• Easing the transition to college – virtual college
tours.
• Periodic Table of Elements – Code links to
videos of each element

16. Classroom uses continued again..
• Checking answers to a worksheets/classwork
• Use an interactive whiteboard to record
notes/math equations/brainstorming/etc. Host
the video online and add a QR code to a
homework assignment so students can be
retaught from home
- From QR codes in Classroom & 10 Ways to
Use QR code in classroom

17. Examples of how we use them @ my
school

18. How we use them @ SOMS
• I have made posters with QR codes on them
that link to all the teachers in the school that
have websites. People can then scan the codes
to get to the teachers websites.
• Great for back to school night and teacher
conferences
• Teachers using them in classroom

19. 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

20. Using them in College Classroom
• Vcard – adding contact info & other important
info so students can easily contact you
• Office Availability
• Links to supplemental materials in textbook
• Classroom Calendar
• List Sources from your presentation
• Post assignments for the week
• Links to audio copies of lectures
• Links to videos
- This list came from 50 Great Ways to Use QR codes in College
Classroom

21. USES IN LIBRARY

23. On Books

24. 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

25. In the Library

26. 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 )

27. HOW TO MAKE QR CODES

28. How to make a QR code: Using Delivr

30. Analytics from a Livebinder QR code I made

35. HOW TO MAKE A QR CODE:
WEBSITE

42. MAKING A QR CODE:
YOUTUBE

56. PRINTING QR CODES

63. 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
• http://emalespina.wikispaces.com/Teach+and+
Meet+NJ+Presentation
• Twitter @SOMSlibrary
• My livebinder with tons of QR code info:
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id
=389822

64. My Wiki Link

65. Livebinder Link