What are QR codes and how do I use them?
A QR Code™ ("Quick Response") is a two-dimensional graphic that can contain any type of textual information in a form that can be easily read by a smart phone or other scanner.
Originally developed for automotive manufacturing, they are now commonly used for giving smart phone users a quick way to access information or apps without typing. You use QR Codes with an app on your phone, such as Google Goggles, QR Droid for Android or QR Reader for iPhone. Any of these apps will read the code and direct your phone to the target. Or, to share contacts or links from your phone to a friend, these programs will create QR Codes on your screen for other smartphones to read.
How can I get a QR code for College of Law use?The College of Law has a "short link" utility that will generate both short URLs (like bit.ly) and/or QR Codes for your longer web addresses.To use, copy the long target link and paste it into the page at
law.gsu.edu/u. When creating a link, check the "Also make QR Code" box, and the QR Code graphic will be displayed. You can copy/save that graphic for use in promotional materials or other web sites. (Note: You must log in with MyLaw to create short links, but no log in is required for someone following the resulting links.)
For more help on implementing QR Codes, contact Earl Daniels or submit a help desk ticket.