QR Codes
What is a QR Code? QR stands for
Quick Response. It is a bar code that can be generated and then decoded with a
QR Code scanner on a mobile device, to take you to a digital destination. When
scanned, the QR Code can open a web page, bring up a text message, or read a
recorded message. QR Codes are commonly found on posters, signs, menus, signs
and even student work.
Step 1) RecordMP3
To record an audio QR Code go to: (no sign up or registration):
http://www.recordmp3.org/
Then go to QRHacker (see above) to create the QR code.
Step 2) grhacker
Create QR Codes for a text message, phone numbers or open a URL - (no sign up or registration - very easy to use)
http://www.qrhacker.com/
Audacity
Use Audacity to record and save file as a .wav file. Then add to
DropBox (you must have DropBox downloaded to your computer). Once in
Drop Box, right click the file (within Drop Box). Choose the DropBox
option from the pop up menu. Select "Copy Public Link".
Now you can use QRHacker to create the QR code.
Step 3) If you need an embed code for your wiki or webpage:
Use this QR Code generator to get the html embed code
http://www.mobile-barcodes.com/qr-code-generator/
Other QR Code Creators that I haven't used:
Kaywa -
http://quikqr.com
QuickQR -
http://quikqr.com
GoQR -
http://goqr.me/
Delivr -
http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator
Goo.gl -
http://goo.gl
What do I do with the code?
Once the code has been generated, simply download it, copy and paste
it into a document or webpage, or use the mobile-barcodes website to
obtain an embedding code for your wiki or website.
Where to get a QR Code Scanner for your Phone or Mobile Device
Some come with barcode readers that are already installed. If not,
just go to the app store and search. You can also Google search "QR
reader for Nokia", "QR reader for Droid", "QR reader for iPhone". I use
the "free QR Code Reader" for my iPhone".
Educational Uses: {for students with iPod touches (with cameras) or smart phones
* Display student artwork in the hallway. Add a QR code that provides additional info about the student or artist.
* Display student reports. Add a QR code so that parents/others can listen to a child read the report.
* Add a QR code to the back/inside of a book with a student recorded synopsis of the book/book review/info about the author.
* Create a QR code scavenger hunt in or around the school. Each new QR code provides a new clue.
* Create a QR code to take student directly to a website or video.
* Have students create a QR code to provide additional information to
their resumes (for a 21st century resume). Not only will this help
engage them in technical writing, but also their work will be
innovative.
* Students can create the QR codes that link to content they create.
If students helped create awareness around bullying or digital
citizenship, for example, they might put the codes around the school or
in a parent newsletter. They can take it a step further by creating
codes for a local business or organization.
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