Quirky, Quick, Quacky....What is a QR Code?

 

What is a QR code you ask?  It's short for "Quick Response" and is usually in the shape of a square.  It looks like a bar code with tiny squares rather than lines.  You use the camera on your device to scan the code with a QR reader. 


How can you use a QR code in the classroom? Check out this article, Twelve Ideas for Teaching with QR Codes, for some creative ways to use these tools.


How can I create my own QR code?  Check out this brief video.