QR Codes

What are QR (Quick response) codes?

A Quick Response code is basically a type of barcode which is readable by any camera-enabled smart phone

They are typically seen as a white square with black geometric shapes

Users point their phones at the QR code, scan it, and are then taken to the end data. This could be text, a website, a YouTube video, a podcast…

Youtube Video about QR Code

QR stands for Quick Response

Very fast readability Instant access

Eliminates the memorization of URLs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code

http://youtu.be/b8EpazIwFys

Uses for QR codes

1. Advertisements 2. Guided tours 3. Creative ice breakers4. Packing and organization of products and shipping5. Uses in education6.

How do I scan them?• Firstly you need to download an app to your phone

Quickmark

QR reader

QR Droid

QR app

Red laser

Go to your phone’s marketplace and search for QR code scanner

How do I scan them?• Step 1 - install your app

How do I scan them?• Step 2 – Open the app

How do I scan them?• Step 3 - point your camera and click

Very easy to create

1. Find website of desired information2. Copy that website link 3. Go on http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ (one of many

QR generators) 4. Paste the URL in the desired box 5. Click to generate 6. Save the QR Code picture

QR code generators

qrcode.kaywa.com

qrstuff.com

goo.gl

http://unitaglive.com

https://bitly.com/

Lots to choose from...

(Good for the basics)

(Good for creating contact QR codes (Vcard) and changing colour)

(Good for adding logos and images)

(Good for URL shortening and gathering statistics)

(Good for URL shortening and gathering statistics)

Kaywaqrcode.kaywa.com

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YOUTUBE DEMOhttp://youtu.be/dZF2j4Vn7qQ