QR Codes for Learning

Engaging, mysterious, and fun for your students

PD Session - Fall 2014Helena ElementarySCS Tech Team - Clark

How does this work?1. Create or publish a file and copy the URL2. Open a free code generator and paste the

URL/link into the box3. Click ‘Generate’ to have a code created4. Test it by scanning with an app like Kaywa or Red

Laser5. Copy or save the image, name it6. Insert the image onto slides or a document for

printing7. Show students how to scan it (may need to help

them install a scanner app too)

QR Code Scanner AppsMobile DevicesKaywa - Android and iOS (iPad & iPhone)i-nigma - iOS, Windows, Android, BlackberryRed Laser - iPhone, Android, WindowsQR Reader for iPhone - by TapMediaNeoreader - for iPhone or Android

Free QR Code Generators

● a URL shortener and QR code generator

● keeps analytics on each scan

● comes with our Google Apps for Education accounts

● open Chrome and type goo.gl in the address bar

goo.gl

Free QR Code Generators● free web-based QR

code generator● http://qrcode.kaywa.c

om/

● static codes are free● available as an app

for iOS devices● scanner for codes

also● code can be text or

URL

Kaywa

Free QR Code Generators

● free web-based QR code generator

● many codes are free● site:

http://www.qrstuff.com/ ● code can be text, URL,

or many other types

QR Stuff

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