All+about+QR+Codes



**You've seen them around....**

**What is a QR Code?** A QR Code is an image that can be scanned from any smart phone or tablet (with camera.) Once scanned, it will take to a website, video, or advertisement.

**How can QR Codes be used in education? Specifically, here on campus?** Glad you asked!A teacher can create a QR code and have them scan it with an iPad or even the the teacher's smartphone and let them work on problems in centers or even on bathroom breaks. //**Free Doodle Buddy App for iPad-- students can show their work if needed.**//

**How do I create them for my classroom?** Easy! Click here if you prefer the video tutorial: **http://tinyurl.com/scast227**

**Step 1:****Log into your SISD Webpage and click on "Site Manager"**

**Step 2:** **Under "Current Pages" click "New Page" -- Chose "Flex Editor"**

**Step 3: Give Your page a name and create your problem(s) / questions.** **(Remember to keep your font size in mind.)** -Once you are done remember to click on "save."

**Step 4:** **Go back to your teacher webpage.** -On the left hand side, click on the page you just created. -__Copy__ the web address at the top of your web browser. (In this case mine was: http://sheldonisd.com/Page/4490 but yours will be different.)

Step 5: Go here: @http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ Paste your web address that was previously copied where it says "URL" Choose a size and press generate!

You should get one of these! If you have a smart phone or iPad, try scanning it!