QR Codes in the Classroom

Amanda Rogers Katie Holland

Amanda Katie

What is a QR Code? A quick-reference code can be scanned by a

digital device and links to virtually anything that can be stored online.

QR Codes in Early Grades

Instructions for Stations

First, read with the story your eyes while you listen with your headphones. Don’t forget to track with your finger.

Next, read the story with your partner. Take turns reading. Don’t forget to track while your partner reads.

On your paper, draw a picture of what happened first in the story.

Read AlongsFind a video or audio recording of your story, or record one yourself. Print the code and attach it to the cover of your book.

Fluency Practice/Publishing Student Work

Have students practice reading aloud and record their voices. Create a QR code of their voice recording and display at school or send home!

Word Lists/Spelling ListsThis is just a fun way for students to access lists you are already using in station activities.

Small Group ResearchDirect students to the websites you want them to read and have them answer questions as a group!

Self-Checking Activities

QR Codes in Upper Grades

Parent/ Student Communication

Create a QR code with your teacher contact information to keep on display in your classroom or right outside your door. Parents and students can have your information readily available to them with simply a scan of the code.

Parent/Student Communication Attach a permanent QR code to the

inside of student notebooks. This code can have a link to your classroom website so that students and parents may see upcoming dates, homework assignments, and any other important information.

QR codes in Learning Scavenger Hunts- an easy and engaging

way to get students excited about their learning! http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7EUIxgJYKs This website takes you through the steps

to make a QR code hunt- http://www.classtools.net/QR/

Other Uses for QR codes- Student Projects

Code has link to audio of a student’s book review.

Code has a link to additional information on safe farming practices.

Other Uses for QR codes- Learning Centers

Students can scan the code to get a

problem, and use

the answer sheet to record

answers.

Students scan the graphic organizer, which links to

an online discussion board about their KWL. They get

to add their own information.

Troubleshooting and FAQs What happens if the QR code

doesn’t scan? ◦ 1. Check to make sure your

code is flat. If there are any bumps in the code, or it has been crumpled up, it may not scan correctly.

◦ 2. Make sure there isn’t a glare on the code. Sometimes with laminated codes, lights cause a glare that interferes with the scan.

◦ 3. If the code is linked to a website, check to see that it is a mobile version. Because iPads and iPods are not equipped with flash, they sometimes cannot access the website on the code.

What size do I need to make my codes? ◦ Any size! From about the

size of your palm to the size of your projector’s screen are most effective.

◦ What all can go on my QR codes? Almost anything! A website, an

audio sample, a video sample, a calendar, a PDF file, plain text, contact information and more. The opportunities are endless, so experiment with the codes and see what all you can put on them.

Make your code!

www.scan.me www.qrstuff.com www.recordmp3.co

m www.qrvoice.net www.clipconverter.

net www.audioboo.com

Print and Save

Store on a ring or in a binder for later.

Where Do I Start?

www.teacherspayteachers.com

Pinterest

Google

Copy and Steal!