![]() With a QR Code, I can save time (no typing) and students get it right the first time. In know we can use a link shortener to create shorter links, but even those are difficult for a seven-year-old to type in accurately. QR Codes reduce student frustration of typing in a web address. ![]() I want to be the facilitator of learning, but not the one who tells them all the answers. I’m all about automating and releasing responsibility to my students as much as possible. There’s a number of reasons to use QR Codes, but for me, the main reason is that it’s easy to give students web addresses and allows them to be more independent. Students only access what you tell them to via the QR Code. QR Codes are safe to use in the classroom, so there’s no worry about leading your students astray. QR Codes can contain text, links (to web sites, videos, files), and much more. The image consists of square dots in a unique configuration that provides information for the user. ![]() Before I go in-depth on how I use QR Codes, let’s go over some basics: What is a QR CodeĪ QR Code is very similar to a bar code. I generally use QR Codes as a replace for web addresses and text. I’ve been using QR codes the past couple years in my classrooms in a variety of ways, but I know that I’m only scratching the surface on how to use them well.
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