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QR Codes as a literacy tool

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Why would you want to use it in your teaching resources? Most URLs are very long and students often miss-type them when entering them Most URL addresses have_underscores in the URL and you can't see them in a printed resource because the underlining that indicates the section of text is a link covers up the_underscore Students who are pre-literate or who struggle with their literacy can just scan the code and it takes it to the right place straight away Senior students in your classes don't have time to fluff about typing in long URL addresses, and feel that there are much more productive ways to use their class time. What is a QR Code? What is a QR Code This is a QR code - it is like a bar code and when it is activated, it will take you to a website or other kind of digital information.  now you know what this is, I bet you will see them everywhere. You need a QR Reader to be able to scan one of these with your devices camera.  QR Readers are free apps you c