QR+Codes

A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional matrix barcode that is readable by a QR code reader on devices with built-in cameras or computers with cameras. The information encoded may be text, a URL link, a website, contact details, a link to a YouTube, a Google map, video, sound or other data. QR Code Readers and the software to create them are free. When a QR Code is displayed in the camera window it “reads” the code and performs the associated action such as launching a website, opening a map, displaying text, etc.
 * QR Codes **
 * QR Codes **
 * QR Code Readers **

There are many free QR readers for idevices.

Using a webcam such as a Microsoft Life Cam, Logitech Webcam or the built in camera in your computer can read a QR Code using reader software.
 * QR Code Readers for the Computer **

You will need to download **QReader** free for Mac, PC and Linux platforms. __[|www.dansl.net/blog/?p=25]__ You will also need Adobe Air installed – a free download found at __[|www.get.adobe.com/air/]__ Quick Mark QR Code Reader - __[|www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/downloadMain.asp]__

Using QR Codes in Education Examples of QR codes being used in classrooms:

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QR Codes in Education – PPT Slideshow __ [|www.slideshare.net/mlange/qrcode-in-education] __ QR Codes – Learning Technology __ [|www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/presentations/qr-codes-learning-technology-qrcode/] __ QR Codes in the Classroom __ [|www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/technology/qr-codes-in-the-classroom-qrcode/] __
 * What can you do with them? **

Create links to studnet projects Create an adapted book with QR codes next to the lines of text allowing a student to ear it read aloud Create an adapted book allowing a student to access the line of text and see a Spanish, French or other language text translation of it Create a quick link to a URL containing a map Point to a QR Code and have it linked to a Sign Language video signing the text Have the QR Code linked to a video or sound file of an organizations event