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How to Make a QR Code

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Written by: Angie Olson

What are QR codes?
QR codes are similar to bar codes except QR codes can have data embedded in them. When read using QR code software, the code can open a website, video, text, or even download a file.

How do I scan them?
Most Smart and Android-based devices have the ability to read QR codes. There are many QR code reader apps that can be installed for free on these devices. If you don't have access to these kinds of devices, you can also use a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam. Simply open the app and hover your device over the QR code so it can scan it. That's it! Super easy, right?

Tips & Tricks
->Laminate your QR code task cards to be used every year.
->Make sure your printer has ample ink so that the codes are printed accurately.
->Try a different QR code reader app if the one you are using isn't working- sometimes that makes a difference!
->Provide a well-lit environment for you students to work in.

How do I make QR codes?

I have provided you with a step by step tutorial on how to create QR codes. I promise, they are quite easy to make! If you have any questions, after watching the tutorial, please comment at the bottom of this blog post and I will get back to you.

Have you ever wondered how teachers make QR codes for their students? This post gives a video tutorial of how to make QR codes and it's a very easy step by step process.

9 Comments

Ms. Humphrey on January 17, 2016 at 2:53 am

You're awesome! Thank you for this amazing blog post!
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Ellen Isaacs on January 25, 2016 at 3:41 am

Hello! Does QR Code Monkey have a limit of how many you can download or how much it can be scanned? Thank you!!
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Shannon Porter on February 13, 2016 at 6:21 pm

Angie, Thank you so much! I just successfully created one for a presentation I'm giving this next week. You rock!
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Elvira on March 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

Thanks a bunch! The world needs more sharing and devoted teachers as you!
Congrats! ??????
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Amanda on April 1, 2017 at 1:26 am

Too awesome! You made qr codes way less intimidating than I originally believed. Thanks!
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Ashrita on October 1, 2018 at 12:12 am

Thanks Angie this was a really helpful tutorial.
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Ani on January 18, 2019 at 8:11 pm

Thank you, thank you, thanks … a thousand times! 🙂
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Hudayah on June 29, 2019 at 11:40 pm

Thank you so much, helpful
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jasmin on May 14, 2023 at 12:47 am

thank you sooo much for this video!!!
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