This is my presentation about QR Codes for Back to School 2012.

1. QRious about QR Codes?
Back to School Presentation 2012
Patti Wyatt ESC Region 15

2. What are QR Codes?
According to Wikipedia: QR Code (abbreviated
from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for
a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional
code) first designed for the automotive industry.
More recently, the system has become popular
outside the industry due to its fast readability and
large storage capacity compared to standard UPC
barcodes. The code consists of black modules
(square dots) arranged in a square pattern on a
white background. The information encoded can
be made up of four standardized kinds ("modes")
of data (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary,
Kanji), or through supported extensions, virtually
any kind of data.[1]

3. QR Codes explained by Stan the
scan man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVnpU7OSCbA

4. QR Stuff Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br039gDRD7k&list=UUfz9qh8WbXpeuHZBC
2cYlPg&index=5&feature=plcp

5. QR Code Creators (free)
• http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
URL, Text, Phone #, SMS
• http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/
Calendar event, Contact
information, Email, Geo location,
Phone #, SMS, Text, URL, WiFi
network.
To add a Geo location, you can
enter the latitude and the
longitude, paste a Google Maps
link, or find one in the map.

6. QR Code Creators (free)
• http://www.beqrious.com/generator
URL, Email, Phone #, Text, Contact info,
SMS, YouTube, Graphical (to put an
image into your QR code for a URL),
Google Maps.
• http://azonmedia.com/qrcode-generator
Text, URL, Phone #, SMS, Email, Email
message, Contact details (vCard &
meCard), Google Maps( location search
is available), Social networks (such as
Facebook, Twitter, Delicious and some
other services).
For the QR code, you can change its error
correction quality, point size and color,
download the image, or embed it into your
website or blog.
• A Google Search will give you MANY more options for creating
your own codes!

7. QR Code Readers
• Free Apps for iPhone:
 Scan (by QR Code City)
 i-ingma (4 for updated phones)**
 QR Scanner
 QR Reader for iPhone **
 Tap Reader
• Apps for Android:
 BarCode Reader
 ScanLife Barcode Reader
 Quick Mark QR Code Reader
 i-ingma Barcode Reader
 QR Droid
• Webcam:
 http://miniqr.com/reader.php
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• Check the Apps on your smartphone, you will find one that’s
free and that works for you!

8. QR Codes in the “Real World”
• Print Advertising
 Magazines
 Billboards
 Flyers
 Posters
 invites,
• direct link to product details, coupons, websites,
event details, etc.
• Business Cards
 Link to Resume, website (blog), Facebook,
Twitter
• Identification
 Passports, Drivers Licenses, Hospital Bands

9. “Real World” Examples

10. QR Codes Explained by
Common Craft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkgi_wbaPTk

11. Are you ready for QR Codes?
If this is you, then probably not!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIwXVKQjsQ

12. How can we use QR Codes in
Education?
• Steven Anderson’s livebinder on qr codes in
education
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/51894/
• 50 interesting ways to use QR Codes in the
classroom
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/51894/
• Teachers guide on the use of QR codes in the
classroom
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/q
r-codes-are-gaining-momentum-in-
todays.html?goback=.gde_108447_member_12
7558592#

13. • Using QR Codes in the classroom
http://community.prometheanplanet.com/en/blo
g/b/blog/archive/2012/05/23/using-qr-codes-in-
the-classroom.aspx
• 50 QR code resources for the classroom
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/50-qr-
code-resources-for-the-classroom/16093
• QR Codes for Learning (scoop)
http://www.scoop.it/t/qr-codes-for-learning
How can we use QR Codes in
Education?

14. Black & White & Scanned all over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8

15. Cool Schools: Using QR Codes
For Learning and Fitness At
Chesterbrook Elementary
• http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/203707/158
/Cool-Schools-Using-QR-Codes-For-Learning-
and-Fitness-At-Chesterbrook-Elementary
How to make QR Codes with Google
http://goo.gl/

16. QR Codes CSI Moment
http://jamesmichie.com/blog/2010/10/qr-codes-in-education-a-
burgeoning-narrative/

17. QR Codes in Elementary Schools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSA3YsBy_pU

18. Using QR Codes without mobile
devices…..

19. More QR Code information
 7 Things You Should Know About QR Codes
 The Periodic Table of Videos using QR Codes
 QR Code Quest Table
 QR Code St. Patrick’s Day Lesson
 Got Books?
 1 tool at a time QR Codes
 Lesson example using QR Codes
 QR Code Classroom Implementation Guide

20. Some more educational uses of
QR Codes

21. A Few More links…..
 Kathy Shrock—QR Codes in the Classroom
 QR Codes explained and ideas for use in
classroom
 QR Code Treasure Hunt Generator
 Back to School QR Quiz

22. Just for fun! Does this remind
you of a “kid” you’ve taught?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IuRzJRrRpQ

23. One more funny one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqaNi0tM95Y

24. Thank you for coming to my
presentation!
 Please don’t hesitate to let me know how I can
assist you as you utilize technology to engage
your students in learning!
 Patti Wyatt
ESC Region 15
patti.wyatt@netxv.net
325/481-4075
 Have a great school year!