Create and Scan QR Codes

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Designing a QR Code for a Google Slide Presentation
   1. Accessing the Presentation
   2. Getting the Presentation URL
   3. Using QR Code Monkey
   4. Designing the QR Code
   5. Verifying the QR Code
3. Adding the QR Code to the Presentation
   1. Downloading the QR Code
   2. Dragging the QR Code into the Presentation
   3. Using the Snipping Tool to Add the QR Code
4. Presenting the QR Code
   1. Instructing Parents to Use the QR Code
   2. Alternative Methods for Scanning the QR Code
5. Conclusion

Designing a QR Code for a Google Slide Presentation

QR codes have become increasingly popular for sharing URLs and information in a quick and easily scannable format. If you're looking to design a QR code specifically for a Google Slide presentation, this tutorial will guide you through the process step by step.

Accessing the Presentation

To design a QR code for your Google Slide presentation, you first need to access the presentation itself. Navigate to the folder or location where your presentation is stored and open it. Make sure the slides are designed to your satisfaction before proceeding to the next steps.

Getting the Presentation URL

To create a QR code, you'll need the URL of the Google Slide presentation. Begin by clicking on the orange "Share" button. In the sharing options, click on "Advanced" to customize the access settings. By default, the presentation is set to private, but you want to change it so that anyone with the link can view it.

Once you've made the necessary changes, click "Save" to update the sharing settings. Copy the URL that is provided. You can do this by right-clicking on the URL and selecting "Copy" or by using the shortcut "Ctrl + C" on your keyboard.

Using QR Code Monkey

Now, it's time to design the QR code. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to QR Code Monkey. This user-friendly website allows you to generate QR codes quickly and easily.

Once on the QR Code Monkey website, locate the input box labeled "Your URL." Click inside the box and erase any existing content. Next, paste the URL of your Google Slide presentation into the box. To paste, right-click inside the box and select "Paste" from the dropdown menu or use the shortcut "Ctrl + V" on your keyboard.

Designing the QR Code

After entering the URL, press the "Enter" key on your keyboard to generate the QR code. The QR code will appear on the screen. To ensure its correctness, use an iPhone 7 or newer and open the camera app. Point the camera at the QR code, and a banner will appear, asking if you want to open the URL. This verification step ensures that the QR code is functional.

If you're satisfied with the QR code, you have the option to download it as a PNG file by clicking the "Download" button. Alternatively, you can continue with the next steps to add the QR code directly into your Google Slide presentation.

Adding the QR Code to the Presentation

There are a couple of methods you can use to add the QR code to your presentation. The first method is to download the QR code as a PNG file and then drag it into your presentation.

To do this, locate the downloaded QR code file on your computer. Open the folder where it is saved, and then drag the file and drop it into the slide where you want the QR code to appear. The QR code image will be inserted into the slide.

Alternatively, you can use the Snipping Tool to capture a small picture of the QR code. Open the Snipping Tool by searching for it in the Windows search bar. Click on the plus symbol in the Snipping Tool's toolbar, and use the crosshair cursor to select and capture just the QR code area. Then, switch back to the Google Slide presentation, go to the desired slide, click "Edit," and select "Paste" from the dropdown menu or use the shortcut "Ctrl + V" to insert the QR code image.

Presenting the QR Code

When you're ready to present the QR code, inform your audience, particularly parents, that they can use their smartphones to scan the code. Instruct them to open their phone's camera app and hold it up to the screen, allowing the camera to detect and recognize the QR code. A small banner will appear, giving them the option to open the URL associated with the QR code.

In case some parents don't have an iPhone 7 or newer, or if they don't have a QR code reader built into their phones, suggest that they download a QR code reader app from their respective app stores. This will enable them to scan the QR code and access the Google Slide presentation.

Conclusion

Designing a QR code for a Google Slide presentation is a simple and effective way to share your presentation with others. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily generate a QR code and add it to your slides. Remember to provide clear instructions to your audience on how to scan the QR code and access the presentation. Now, you can engage your audience and make your presentation more interactive and accessible.