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Smekens Big Ideas Newsletter, February
By: Nadine Gilkison Whether you are filling up for gas, eating at a restaurant, or opening up your mail, undoubtedly you have come across those square patterned emblems called QR codes. But what exactly is a QR code, and what is its purpose? A QR (Quick Response) code is a sophisticated code that can be scanned using a smartphone, tablet, or webcam. After reading the high-speed, two-dimensional QR code, it links to a Web address that contains related information or an audio or video file.
Consider taking advantage of this easy-to-use technology in planning your classroom instruction. After identifying/adding the content you want to link to on a particular website, use QR Stuff to generate a unique QR code. You can print that code on paper or download it as a graphic or even email it to someone. When someone scans the QR codes, it takes them directly to the website you linked to. So what are the potential uses of QR codes in the classroom? Here are some great classroom applications to try.
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qr code scavenger hunt![]()
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Create your own QR Code Scavenger Hunt with this tool:
interactive bulletin boardsFlipsnack, QR Codes, and Twitter
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Audio Book trailers & QR codes
interactive independent practice
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qr codes and video book trailers
Download this resource: 7 Steps to Making a Book Trailer
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First: Create your Book Trailer
Second: Link your Book Trailer Video to a QR Code
Right Click Copy, Right Click Paste your Video's URL into QRStuff.com and generate a QR Code link easily.
qr codes to quickly assess student practice, review instruction
Think about when you ask students to complete a sheet of practice problems. Wouldn't it be nice to have them self-check their progress along the way? Think about creating a QR Code link to the answer key of a given set of problems.
This helps the teacher/parent know if their child is on the right track or if they need additional support.
Links to QR Code Math practice already created:
This helps the teacher/parent know if their child is on the right track or if they need additional support.
Links to QR Code Math practice already created:
Communication
Consider using QR Codes to link parents to information quickly:
- Apps for Recommend for Practice
- Link to teacher website/blog
- Embed QR Codes within school yearbooks