For Educators:
Instead of having students type in a long website, create a QR code to make it easier for them to visit the site. For example, creating a QR code to the Edcanvas lesson I created for my class. They can view the canvas on a mobile device or an ipad.
I went on the web to see how others might be using QR codes and I stumbled upon a blogger (Monica Burns) who has other ideas listed as well.
She writes:
How QR codes can make a difference in the classroom
1.
Eliminate the Frustration of Long Web Addresses
Instead
of asking students to type in a long web address where they could easily make
mistakes, a QR code will take them straight to a website. It's easy to type in
USAToday.com, but directing students to a specific article might require them
to type in a combination of case sensitive letters and numbers. QR codes are
perfect for students of all ages, but especially for children with special
needs and those students who are easily frustrated.
2. Take Students Directly
to a Designated Website
We
all want to avoid using search engines that might bring our students to the
wrong website. This direct approach also limits their exposure to similar sites
that might not be kid-friendly. You can create a list of QR codes for websites
to make Internet research easier for students.
3. Save Time
Instead
of waiting for each student to type in a long web address, they can all quickly
scan the QR code. You won't have to waste valuable minutes from your lesson
because all students will be on task and viewing the correct website in
seconds. Try projecting the QR code on the board or printing just one QR code
for each table of students to save yourself the time of making extra copies.
4. QR Codes are Easy to
Make
Websites like Qurify.com allow you to generate your own QR code
for free. Copy and paste a long web address, and they’ll create a code that is
unique to that particular website. You can save, print and distribute the QR
code to students.
5. Change Up Your Normal
Routine
I
love to keep things new and exciting for my students. Try creating scavenger
hunts that will get your students to visit a variety of websites to gather
information on a topic. Get students engaged and moving by placing QR codes in
different parts of your classroom or school building.