QR+Codes

QR codes. They're everywhere... in magazines and newspapers, stores and restaurants. So what are they and how can you use them in your classroom?  What are they? A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that is most commonly encoded with text or a web URL. The code usually consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background.

For more information about QR codes, check out the Common Craft video here: []

How it Works: Step 1- Create the Code: Step 2- Use the Code: The end-user scans the code with a device (smart phone, iTouch, iPad, laptop with web cam, etc.) that has camera capabilities and a QR reader app. Some recommended apps are:
 * 1) Go to [] (Other options are [] or[] )
 * 2) To create a code to text, click the TEXT tab and type or paste in your text.
 * 3) To create a code to a website, click the URL tab and type or paste in the website URL.
 * 4) The code will automatically be created on the right. Click the OPEN button.
 * 5) Your QR code will open in a separate window. You have 2 options:
 * To print the QR code: Click FILE and PRINT.
 * To save the QR code as a picture file to add to worksheets, blogs, wikis, web pages, etc.: Right click the code and choose SAVE PICTURE AS.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Readers (Droid):
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">QR Droid []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">QuickMark []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Readers (Apple):
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">QR Scanner []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Neo Reader []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Scan []

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cool Lesson Ideas: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art, Writing and Technology- audio based QR codes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Animal Habitats- text based QR codes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Other Ideas: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://gcisdleadwithtechnology.blogspot.com/search/label/QR%20Codes
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">More QR Code Resources from the GCISD LEAD with Technology blog: **

http://pinterest.com/amypintx/school-qr-codes-in-the-classroom/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pinterest Board with QR Code Resources and Ideas: **

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