QR+Codes



"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." - Wikipedia 10/7/11 (For complete entry: Wikipedia QR Code Entry)

**Common Craft QR Code Movie**

[|QR Codes at a Glance]- Great printable poster with QR Code Overview From Gwyneth Jones, The Daring Librarian [|QR Codes:] The Nuts of Bolts of QR Codes from The Don't Waste Your Time Blog

**Use a QR Code:**
Download a free QR Reader for your Mobile Device or your desktop or laptop that has a built-in web cam. (To use or create QR codes, your computer or device must have web access and a camera. I have found I-nigma most consistently reads codes on my droid phone. There is also a free I-nigma ipad app. (Additional code readers are located in the "QR Code Readers" section below.)

**Create a QR Code:**
Download a web browser extension that allows you to create a QR Code for any web page you have open in your browser. For Google Chrome, try QR Tag Extension from the Chrome Webstore or try Snap Maze QR Code Extension for Firefox. (Windows ONLY)

**OR** Create a QR Code with Kaywa or any of the other tools listed in the "QR Code Creators" section below. Note that different QR Code readers are designed to contain different kinds of information: phone numbers, text messages, URLs, wi-fi network access, youtube videos, etc.

**QR Codes in Education**

 * 10 Ways to Use QR Codes in Schools - Great list!
 * QR Codes in PE
 * QR Codes to Share Student Projects in Gothic Lit
 * 10 Ways to Use QR Codes in a History Classroom (applies to other content areas too!)
 * Parents, Please Scan Me: Using QR Codes on Back to School Night (The Daring Librarian, Gwyneth Jones)
 * [|38+ interesting ways to use QR codes in the classroom]
 * Oklahoma Elementary School Uses QR Codes to Support Learning
 * Faith-Based Schools Use QR Codes for Marketing
 * Excellent Overview of QR Codes in the Classroom
 * Using QR Codes to Support Lecture, Blogging, Books, Conferences and Events and Assignments
 * 10 QR Code Resources for Librarians and Educators
 * Using QR Codes to Promote Reading - The Adventures of Library Girl
 * The Nerdy Teacher's QR Qwest Prototype - Using QR codes for learning with community connections
 * Google Spreadsheet QR Code Gadget - Make QR Codes of your data
 * Are QR Codes Popular on College Campuses? Great infographic included.
 * QR codes that deliver audio message with QRVoice
 * Use QR Voice for mobile Language Lessons
 * Tony Vincent's podcast on using QR Codes in the Classroom (3/22/12)
 * Follow Lynne's QR Codes for Schools Pinterest Board!

**Templates for Using QR Codes in the Classroom**

 * QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator Tool
 * Steps to Creating a Math QR Code Sheet (Great for content areas beyond math as well!)
 * Library Girl's QR Code/Book Feedback Bookmark
 * Add QR Codes to Documents with Tag My Doc a new service that allows you to assign and print a QR code on your documents.

**QR Codes Outside Education**

 * Innovative Business Use of QR Codes
 * QR Codes on Grave Stones (USA Today Article, July 2011)
 * QR Codes in Real Estate
 * QR Code "Stuff" - Put QR Codes on mugs, t-shirts, etc.
 * 23 of the Coolest QR Codes
 * Coke Launches QR Code program/contest

**QR Code Readers**

 * I-nigma - for mobile devices. I find this one most reliable in quickly recognizing QR Codes.
 * Scan for ipad/ipod is also highly recommended
 * QReader for desktop computers with Adobe Air and a web cam
 * PC laptop reader: []
 * Mac laptop reader: app store QRSight Cost $1.99 It shows up in your top menu bar when you are on your desktop.
 * List of Top QR Code Readers

**QR Code Creators**

 * Kaywa
 * Google URL Shortener and QR Code Creator: @http://goo.gl/ (works only with Google Chrome)
 * Top 10 Free Online QR Code Generators