The main difference between the two is that QR codes can not only perform the duties of a UPC barcode, but this younger sibling can interpret URLs!
According to our instructor and Wikipedia, the use of QR codes started in the mid 90s in Japan. Then 15 years later, major North American retailers, such as Macy's and BestBuy, made this code more popluar to use as a marketing tool.
So how would YOU use a QR Code?
As a fellow educator, I was amazed at the number of ways you can easily use QR codes to motivate creation and sharing of ideas, as well as promote learning!
In an online article titled, 50 QR code resources for the classrooms, you will learn amazing ways to create and share information in a variety of fun ways with QR Codes. (Thanks, Ben!)
Below are some quick examples:
- revieal pieces of a story with carefully selected links to QR codes;
- email, or print and cut out QR codes to give feedback;
- create a scavenger hunt with QR codes posted around the classroom, school, website, blog, wiki, etc;
- add an audio file to a QR code--tell a story, give instructions, and provide feedback;
- provide comments via QR codes to engage learners; and
- the list goes on and on!!
You can even color QR codes and place an image on them too!
Image: http://onebiginternet.com/2011/02/the-complete-guide-to-qr-code-technology/
Another resource: Here's a short YouTube video demonstrating 37 Ways to use QR Codes in everyday life.
Free QR Generator: Here are a few links to get you started sharing stories and giving feedback.
- http://www.qrstuff.com/
- http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
- http://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/
- http://goqr.me/
So, go and have some fun creating QR codes with your learners!
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