Tech Tools Focus

QR Codes

Agenda

• What is a QR code?• What do they do?• How can I use them in the classroom?• How do I create them?• How do I scan them?

QR Codes

• What is a QR code?– Quick Response Code

• What do they do?

QR Codes

• They point to “stuff” on the web

or do certain actions

QR Codes

• How can I use them in the classroom?– Easy way to point to web pages– Scavenger hunt– Book reviews– Homework help– Easy way to call/email the teacher

QR Codes

• How do I create them?– Visit http://www.qrstuff.com/.

QR Codes

• How do I scan them?– Download a free app for your phone/iPod

touch– Download a QReader for your desktop –

mac or pc• http://www.dansl.net/blog/?p=256

– Launch the app, line it up, and that’s it!

More information…

• http://region6pd.ncdpi.wikispaces.net– Click on Technology Tools for links to these

resources– Click on Presentation Resources for links to

videos about the QR codes• Contact me – Jessica Garner, Region 6 PD lead

jessica.garner@dpi.nc.gov

(704) 268-9824