What is a QR Code?

A QR or "Quick Response" is a barcode or a digital image that allows smart phones and other devices with cameras to scan and retrieve some type of information.  QR codes can be used to access websites quickly without having to enter the entire URL (especially long URLs). 

QR Code Readers

Desktop

• QRreader (free both PC and Mac)
• QuickMark (PC -free, Mac $) 

Mobile Devices

• i-nigma (for all devices)
• Qrafter (iOS)
• Scan (iOS, Android) 

QR Code Generators

Desktop 

• QR Stuff 
• myQR.co 
• QR Code Generator 
• Kaywa 
• Visual Lead
• QRPhoria 

Mobile Devices

• QR Droid (Android) 
• QRReader (Android, iOS)
• Qrafter Pro (iOS $2.99) 

Classroom Ideas

• Checking answers
• Video Tutorials (Flipped Classroom)
• Interactive Bulletin Board 
• Geography Lesson (codes on a map)
• Periodic Table 
• Audio recordings (instructions, reflections, poems, etc.)
• Vocaroo 

• RecordMP3 

In the video below, Tony Vincent does a wonderful job of explaining QR Codes and how they can be used in the classroom.