QR+Codes

Resources & Examples:
37 Ways to Use a QR Code QR Code Resources

Strengths:

 * ====Free to create and cut & paste into classroom documents====
 * Small, and take up very little room
 * Easy shortcuts to websites without having to type in a long URL
 * Scans of QR Codes can be tracked for frequency

Weaknesses:

 * ====Must have a smart phone or like device with a built in camera====
 * Must have an app that can "read" QR Codes.

Opportunities:

 * Can be used with any URL, however the shorter the better
 * Can save space on documents
 * Can promote interest through curiosity

**Threats**:

 * ====QR code could be comprised and therefore link a computer or SmartPhone to a virus.====

Ideas for the classroom:

 * ====Assignments could be given for homework with QR codes for helpful videos to review material====
 * Lengthy documents (handbooks, syllabus, etc) could be stored in GoogleDocs and the teacher can share the QR code for the document.
 * Newsletters home via handouts or mail could contain QR codes to additional documents, webpages, videos for parents to review if interested.