My school does not allow students to use cell phones in the classroom. I don't agree with this policy, but rules are rules. However, assigning homework outside the classroom will allow your kids to learn a new way to use their smartphones, since texting seems to be the only thing they love to do. In June 2011, I did a post explaining QR Codes. With this post, I have put together a large listing which includes lesson ideas, QR apps for smartphones and QR code generators. Best part of all? The resources are free. The ideas are free. And if your school allows cell phones in the classroom, you'll be able to liven up your lessons! 5 Unique Uses for QR Codes- from Mashable15 Creative QR Codes- graphic design teachers take note! 40 Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes in the Classroom
45 Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes to Support Learning - great slide presentation by Tom Barrett101 Uses for Quick Response (QR) Codes
Giant QR Codes in the Classroom
Hot QR Codes in the Classroom- super blog post by the Daring Librarian
How to Customize QR Codes with Your Brand's Identity
How to Use QR Codes in Student Projects- from SimpleK12
Instructions for a QR Code Book Report
Make Your Own QR Code Scavenger Hunt- from Kelly Tenkely's iLearn Technology blog
Mystery Math QR Code Scanning- for first graders
The Periodic Table of Elements with QR Codes
QR Code Classroom Implementation Guide- excellent resource from Vicki Davis, the Cool Cat Teacher
QR Code Comic Tutorial- excellent design by the Daring Librarian
QR Code Uses in Libraries- nice long listing for teacher-librarians!
QR Codes in Education- LiveBinder written by Steven Anderson
QR Codes in Education- explained with Glogster
QR Codes Explained by Common Craft- video
QR Codes and How to Use Them- Prezi by William King
QR Codes in the Classroom- interview with Wyoming science teacher London Jenks, about how he uses QR codes in his classroom
QR Codes: Lessons and Resources- for grades 7-12
QR Codes LiveBinder
QR Literature Quests- 14-slide presentation
TagMyDoc- "TagMyDoc allows you to apply a tag on a document which can be scanned and retrieved as a virtual copy."
Tell a Story with QR Codes- interesting blog post
Top 5 Creative Ways to Use QR Codes
Using QR Codes to Expand the Reading Experience
APPS FOR CELL PHONES
NeoReader- for iPhones
Quick Scan Pro for iPhone- scans barcodes and QR codes
QR Barcode Scanner for Android
QR Code Readers- huge listing of smartphones; choose your phone and the site matches you with a QR reader
QR Droid- rated 5 out of 5 stars
QR Reader for iPhone
QR Scanner- iPhone
QR CODE GENERATORS
Kaywa- choose content type, content, size
QR Treasure Hunt Generator- in four easy steps
QR Voice- when your code is scanned, a recorded audio message plays
QRpedia- paste any Wikipedia URL in the box and a QR code will be created for you
SnapMaze QR Code Generator and QR Code Reader- choose your content and the color of your code; very simple
Snap.vu- free QR code generator, short URL and tracking service
Twelve Ideas for Teaching with QR Codes- by Andrew Miller; on Edutopia's site
