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QR Codes and Augmented Reality (AR)
To get started you need a QR code creator. Some creators to consider are QRcode.Kaywa.com or QRStuff.com. Both are free to use to create a QR code. To create a QR code usually takes 3 steps. 1. Copy the link to a website; 2. Paste the link into the QR code generator, 3. Download the QR code.
QR Codes are great timesavers because they can get students out to a weblink quickly without having the students take time to type in a long URL. Students can quickly get to the correct video, article or research material online. The QR codes can be printed and placed in areas around a classroom, building, or other locations. A student can use the camera of their iPad, or iPhone by opening the camera and holding the lens over the QR code. The student will next be redirected to a site or to a link that when touched will open the website.
Some ways to use QR codes could be to create a scavenger hunt, or connect students to a mystery writing prompt, or connect your students to a text message which might include instructions for their next task. QRCode.Kaywa.com allows users to add text.
I hope this gives you enough information to start your QR code exploration. If you have an interest and would like some assistance, feel free to give me a call and I can stop by to help you engage your students with QR codes. Stay tuned as more tips and tricks related to QR codes and AR which will be included in the weeks ahead.