Have you heard of QR codes? If you don't know what they are, continue reading. QR stands for Quick Response. The codes are 2-dimensional barcodes and are used to encode data. If your cellphone has a QR code reader such as Optiscan for the iPhone, you can scan it and it takes you to the URL such as the one shown to the left. It is the QR code for the mobile Wikipedia homepage. Essentially a QR code is scanned using a downloadable app such as Optiscan and it directs your browser to things like URLs. You can also make a phone call, text or send an email. Start to check the back of books, music, etc. You will also find QR codes for viewing booktrailers or movie clips. Once QR codes are actually put into the text of a book or ereader, you will be able to link to maps, video clips or even annotations. Think of it, the possibilities are endless!
This got me to thinking about how you could use these for learning and/or classroom projects. How about embedding one in your next Prezi, Powerpoint or web project that could link fellow classmates to a web link on a topic, to a photo, graphic or podcast?
Use the comments section below this posting to let others know about how you are using QR codes or could use QR codes for learning and/or classroom projects.
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