QR+Codes

What is a QR Code?
A QR code, or quick response code is similar to a barcode, but can contain much more information.

What types of information can be captured in a QR code?

 * web addresses
 * YouTube videos
 * Google Map locations
 * Twitter
 * Facebook
 * LinkedIn
 * Foursquare
 * App Store downloads
 * iTunes links
 * Dropbox
 * Plain text
 * Telephone numbers
 * Skype calls
 * SMS messages
 * Email addresses
 * Email messages
 * Contact info
 * Events
 * and more

How are codes read?
You need:
 * a computer with built in camera and web access
 * a mobile device with a camera and access to apps
 * an app to read QR codes (find at iTunes, Google Play...) I like QR reader for iOS

Open the app and hold the camera squarely over the QR code. Once scanned, it will link to whatever information it contains, like a website, or text.

How do you create codes?
Use a site, such as http://www.qrstuff.com, https://qrcode.kaywa.com, https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ to enter your content. The code is created can be downloaded or you can screen shot it (shift - command - 4 on a Mac, print screen on a PC, or use Skitch.) Codes can be printed or placed on a website.

How can QR codes be used in education?

 * Dice - purchase big, puffy dice and place a QR code on each side. The QR code can link to anything!
 * Elements of a story, math problems, tasks, websites, scavenger hunt...
 * Link to Polls
 * link to PollEverywhere or Mentimeter....
 * Share link to website without having to type it
 * Place QR codes on maps - link to information about the locations
 * Put a QR code on a book to link to author info, or if the book is read online, link to that