QR Codes & i-nigma

Technology Tip of the Week: QR Codes in the Classroom

How do I scan a QR Code?

You can scan a QR code with a phone or tablet using any QR Reader App. i-nigma is an excellent scanner you can add you your iPad or iPhone to be able to scan the QR codes on this page. Go ahead and try the ones below!

What is a QR Code?

QR stands for Quick Response. A QR Code is a 2-dimensional bar code. 

Like this one -

Instead of holding only a small amount of information like a traditional bar code, it can hold several hundred times that amount!  QR codes are seen everywhere from movie posters to product packages and can be a great tool in your classroom!

QR Codes can link to text!

QR Codes can link to anything on the internet!

Like this website QR:

Or this YouTube QR:

Or this image QR:

How do I create QR Code?

You can create a QR code using a QR Creator online. There are many QR Creators to choose from with different features.  

Here are a two of our favorite QR Creators:

• QR Stuff - A simple online tool to create a QR Code. The QR code is an image file you can download to your computer to use.

• Tammy Worcester's Batch QR Spreadsheet - This is a google spreadsheet that can create multiple QR codes.

How can I use these in my classroom?

There are many ways to use QR Codes in the classroom!  

Check out these sites for ideas:

• 25 Ideas

• Kathy Schrock's QR Code Page

• Audio Files with QR Codes

• QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator

App of the Week: i-nigma

App Store Link:

• Click here to download i-nigma  

Description:

• Scan QR Codes
• Keep track of the codes you scan

Integration Ideas:

• Students scan QR codes to see the answer to a question/problem.
• Students scan QR codes to watch a tutorial video.
• Students create QR codes to video reflections and put the printed QR code on their work in the hallway.
• Students create book trailer videos and attach them to classroom books.