QR code uses- the mind boggles....

Just when you thing you have seen and heard all there is in the wonderful world of technology, along comes QR Codes. QR codes or Quick Response Codes are similar to the bar codes on the items we purchase but these codes do more than give the price of an item.

A QR code allows you to capture up to 4000 pieces of information in a small area and requires three tools for it to be successful as an educational tool:

•  software to read the code i.e. NeoReader
• internet access and
• an iphone or other device that can take a picture or scan the code.

The uses for QR codes include business cards where the recipient scans or photographs the code on the business card and all the information about the card holder is saved into the recipient's phone without typing a thing. Also the business card owner can put much more information about themselves and their business into a QR code than would normally fit on a business card.
But of course our interest lies in education and this is where the mind begins to boggle.
My personal favourite: Imagine a QR code on the front of library books that has information about the author, other books by the author, other books along the same theme, links to websites, videos and resources on the same topic.
 But don't just take my word for it  click on the following link for more hints on how to use QR Codes in education.
Hints on how to use QR Codes in education.

See below for a demonstration of a person using QR codes.