QR Code Generator

QR Codes are fastly becoming very popular in education for a number of reasons but mostly because students and smartphones are becoming synonymous with one another.  If you don't know what a QR Code is you should check out the Common Craft video which does a great job of explaining them in "Plain English".  If you are ready to start creating your own codes for your students be sure to check out this QR Code website called QRStuff.com.  On this site you can generate a QR Code out of just about anything (see image below).  They will also put your code on anything you can imagine (t-shirt, hat, even a chocolate bar).  If you are looking to get started using these codes in your classroom check out this collaborative slideshow of ideas for how you can incorporate QR Codes into your classroom.

Now What?

If you are looking for a quick way to get some QR Codes up in your room you can use QRStuff.com to create a code which links to your class webpage or Twitter feed.  Another idea would be to create a code for your students which will get them to your homework calendar quickly.

Create a Quiz on Edline

Many of you have asked how you can create quizzes online for students to access.  I have reviewed sites in the past such as QuizSnack and of course how you can use Google Forms for creating quizzes but today I am going to share with you something that you already know how to use and you have in your possession...Edline! Creating a quiz on Edline is very easy and the simple interface allows you to get your quiz up on your site in no time.  Check out the video below for a step by step tutorial on how to get a quiz onto your Edline page for students.

Voki

Is your blog or class webpage (Edline) looking a little boring?  Add some excitement to your page with your very own Voki. A Voki is a computer generated avatar that you can put onto your blog, wiki, website, etc.  You can even have your Voki speak if you provide text!  Even if you don't plan on using a Voki on your page, it's just plain fun to experiment.  Enjoy!

Embed a Video on Edline

Using video in your classroom is an excellent way to get students engaged and thinking about a topic outside of the traditional avenues.  Embedding video is a clean way to share video with students and it can even be done within Edline.  Check out the video tutorial below to see how you can embed a YouTube video on your Edline site.