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"From scavenger hunts, to a QR Code Jenga set, teachers have countless options for using QR codes in the classroom. But creating multiple QR codes at one time can be a time-consuming hassle. The next time you need to create multiple QR codes, check out QRExplore.com's Bulk QR Code Generator. "Just enter (or copy and paste) text or URLs, then generate multiple QR codes with one click. It's really that simple. You are then given the option of right clicking on a QR code to download it, or you can download all of your QR codes in one .zip file. The .zip file contains each QR code image as a separate file. It also contains a .csv file that lists the File Name and Data (url or text) that the QR code represents." T/h Nick LaVave Also shows how to customize the names of your QR link.

A terrifically useful article by R. Byrne on making and using QR codes. He describes the tools that can be used and gives good examples of what to do with them, including QR Voice, which allow you to create a short audio message that will come up when the QR is scanned. Links to other useful articles on using QR.

"QR Code Games - Find and Scan Game Pieces, share it on your Social Network anjoin the Urban Adventure! "QR Wild® scavenger hunt games are perfect for trade shows, conferences and educators! Your audience scans trackable QR Codes placed at physical locations that you'd like them to visit. As the game pieces are scanned the player earns points and unlocks "badges" while spreading the word by sharing progress on their social networks. You can even display a scoreboard online or at an event!" This sounds like a great idea for students to create themselves, or for a teacher to create for them.

Kathy Shrock's guide to QR Codes has dozen of links to the apps and devices, videos of QRs in action in the classroom, and links to other sites with QR classroom ideas. All you need to know!

"This list of five things that you may not know about QR codes contains some simple ideas that definitely pack a punch. These tips include strategies for differentiating instruction, distributing materials, and keeping families up to date on classroom activities. If you've tried one of these QR tips or have another to add to the list, the comments section of this post is the perfect place to share!"

Another guide to using QR in the classroom. Discusses some interesting ways to use this form of augmented reality.

Nice, chatty, friendly explanation of what QR (quick response) codes are and how they can be used in the classroom. Note that the YouTube list of suggestions in the sidebar has many more suggestions for using QRs educationally.

While the article by R. Byrne talks about various tools, it often gives great tips for lessons using the QR code makers in ingenious ways.

5 articles to inspired creative uses of QR codes in the classroom: narratives; treasure hunts (indoors or out), practicing fractions, and other teaching ideas.

A great lesson plan for teens using QR codes to find out information and write a short report. Thanks to Carla Arena and the Casa Thomas Jefferson team for passing this on.

N. Hockly's blog gives a nice description of a mobile lesson plan using a QR reader. This lesson boosted student energy and enthusiasm and built on language the students generated themselves. Some "newness" effect was no doubt present, but it's a nice start for beginning learners.

More QR code mobile phone activity from N. Hockly. This treasure hunt could be used by students for Orientation to the campus/school. Directions indicate how to adapt for beginner students or intermediate students.

Carla Arena's blog entry describes a great lesson she set up to use QR codes for classroom discussion. This should give you some ideas for getting students into talking.

Excellent explanatory article covering various options, including Cloud storage and how to get around its problems with an app or QR, creating a bookmarked Landing Page, and using features of a CMS, such as Edmodo or Schoology. Guest post from Beth Holland of EdTechTeacher.org. Comparable work-arounds would be available for non-Apple smart tablets as well.

"Have students create a Pinterest board with 10 pins that summarizes them. Ask students to create a 30 second podcast that introduces themselves. Then allow students to present them or play them on separate devices as an audio gallery. Create a classroom blog and ask each student to write a blog post introducing themselves to the rest of the classroom. Have students create a quick comic strip to describe themselves or to recreate a recent funny moment in their lives. Use PollEverywhere to ask students interesting questions and get to know them as a class, like their favorite subjects, bands or TV shows. Use GoogleForms or SurveyMonkey to survey students about their interests, academic inclinations, and background info - a 21st century alternative to the "Getting to Know You" info sheet! Have students create word clouds to describe themselves and share with the rest of the class. Have students go on a QR code scavenger hunt in teams to get to know each other and learn about your classroom rules in a fun, engaging way. Ask students to create their own Voki avatars that introduce themselves to the class. Encourage them to be creative with the backgrounds, characters and details of the avatar to reflect their own personalities and preferences. Have students create graffiti online that speaks to their interests and personalities and share with the class." A nice set of ready-made lessons using readily available apps on the computer.

I usually don't like lists, but this one also has suggestions for using the apps with students. Info on the Wallwisher update, Padlet; infographics made easy; Thinglink for graphics; Aurasma for creating QR codes with objects, rthaer than a square, and so on.

This is a little complex, but students will catch on fast. One use, pointed out in the QR tutorial, is to create an electronic portfolio where all docs, references, video, photos, etc. can be collected and shared in one place with drag-and-drop. Connects to Twitter and Facebook, of course. Brief video tutorial on the front page, and lots of fun backgrounds and colors to play with.

The activities include hyperlinking documents, a gallery walk with QR codes, sharing documents and pictures related to readings, connecting with other classes around the world, etc. Has ideas for kindergartners as well as teens and adults. Drawing and maps projects as well.

This is such a fun site -- you can make Arcade-like games -- or your students can do it for each other. Has dozens of interesting activities as well, such as a QR game generator, jigsaw puzzle, animated book, timeline, fishbone chart, etc. Mouse over the list of Templates to find a visual preview of each activity. One of the most useful sites I've found.

Winksite makes it easy to create a mobile website and community that can be shared worldwide.