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QR Codes and the 4Cs

QR Codes and the 4Cs. ● Collaboration ● Communication ● ● Creativity ● Critical Thinking ●. Michelle Lindsey & Mike Juchems Ozark Upper Elementary. QR Codes Explained By Common Craft. What Do I Need To Start Using A QR Code?. A Smart device (phone, iPad, etc.)

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QR Codes and the 4Cs

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  1. QR Codesand the 4Cs ● Collaboration ● Communication ●● Creativity ● Critical Thinking ● Michelle Lindsey & Mike Juchems Ozark Upper Elementary

  2. QR CodesExplained By Common Craft

  3. What Do I NeedTo Start Using A QR Code? • A Smart device (phone, iPad, etc.) • If you don't have a phone you can use your desktop or netbook provided it has a webcam • A program that lets you scan them • Access to internet when you scan a QR code

  4. Do You Have A QR Code Reader? • Mobile Device Readers • Neoreader • Qrafter QR Code Reader (optimized for iPad) • i-nigma reader (all mobile OS) • Barcode Reader (Android OS) • QRDroid (Android) • QR Scanner (iOS) • QRReader (iOS) • AT&T QR Code Scanner (iOS, Android, Blackberry)

  5. Do You Have A QR Code Reader? • Desktop • Webqr.com • Web Browser Plug-ins • The QR Code (Chrome Extension)

  6. Scan The QR CodeTo Answer These Questions • What does the QR stand for? • Who created QR codes? • What year were QR codes created? • In what country were QR codes created? • Why were QR codes created?

  7. QR Codes Can Link To: • Text • Website URL • Telephone Number • SMS Message • Email Address • Email Message • Contact Details (VCARD) • Event (VCALENDAR) • Google Maps Location • Wifi Login (Android Only) • Social Media • iTunes Link • YouTube Video

  8. Why QR Codes In Education? • Easy accessibility • Creates immediate student engagement • Students catch on to using the technology quickly • Save time • Eliminate frustration • Differentiate instruction • Change up your routine

  9. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom? http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf

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  27. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom? http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf

  28. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom? http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf

  29. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom? Put QR codes around your school to create a virtual tour for visitors. As they go around the school they will scan the QR codes to learn about classrooms, areas, and events. http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf

  30. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom?

  31. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom? • Roll the cube and then with a QR Reader scan to see • what prompt they would be writing about. • Content questions for review • Warm up questions • Wrap up questions • Story elements that a student would have to identify after reading a story • Quick Facts • Rewards/Incentives • Positive sayings • Vocabulary • As a way of grouping • Math problems for students to solve QR Cube http://www.technologytailgate.com/2012/08/qr-cubes.html

  32. No mobile devices allowed or not enough? Set up a dedicated station with a web cam and QR reader app. Students can both read and generate QR codes from the desktop station. This also ensures students without smart phones do not miss out on the QR experience. How Can I UseQR Codes In My Classroom?

  33. Need Even More Ideas? • Encode answers in QR Code for self-check • Examples of quality work or experiments • Greener Classroom – instructions, announcements, assignments • Incentives & Prizes – animated badges • Extension assignments • Differentiated instruction – scaffolding • Quick links on index cards • http://technologyintertwined.weebly.com/qr-codes.html • 5 QR Code Activities for Communication Arts • http://www.yoursmarticles.blogspot.com/p/qr-code-ideas-and-resources.html

  34. Static vs. Dynamic Codes • Static codes point to 1 place forever • Once you generate the code you can’t change where it points to • Dynamic codes are recyclable • You can change where the code points to after you generate it • May also be able to gather statistics about your code

  35. QR Code Generators • Kaywa.com – 5 free dynamic • Links to: URL, Facebook, Contact, Coupon, Text, Phone #, SMS • qrstuff.com – unlimited color code creation; 1,000 scans/month • Links to: URL, YouTube Video, Google Maps Location, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, FourSquare, App Store Download, iTunes Link, Dropbox, Text, Telephone Number, Skype Call, SMS Message, Email Address, Email Message, Contact Details, Digital Business Card, Event (VCALENDAR), Wifi Login (Android Only), Paypal Buy Now Link • GoQR.me • Links to: Text, URL, Phone #, SMS, vcard, Geolocation, vcalendar, email, Wifi Login • iCandy QR Creator • Links to: YouTube Videos, PDFs, iTunes music & videos, Web pages, Flickr slideshows, Text messages, Facebook/LinkedIn/MySpace Profile, Business card, Documents, Anything you can link to on the web • Snap.vu • Links to: URL, Contact, SMS

  36. QR Code Generators • QRExplore.com • Bulk QR code generator • QRVoice.net • Generate a synthesized voice QR with up to 100 characters • Need a longer voice QR code – see http://educationqrcodes.wikispaces.com/Qr+to+Voice for instructions • Google URL Shortener • Creates static QR codes automatically • Video directions at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLHUyTcTti8 • Need more options? • Visit: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/qr-codes-are-gaining-momentum-in-todays.html

  37. Best Practices • Shorten the url for your QR-code • Make sure you have a mobile optimized landing page • Don’t reverse/invert the QR-code • Don’t print the QR-code on a dark background color • Don’t remove the 3 dark corner marks • Make sure there is a sufficient contraston colorized codes • Keep the QR-codeaway from the fold of the page • Minimum size:2 cm in print • Always test your code, with a QR-code scanner app before distributing

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