Widget Guide
How to Use the QR Code Generator Widget
Share websites, files, and quizzes with student devices instantly.
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1 Add the QR Code widget to your active board layout.
- 2 Copy the target link (e.g. Google Form, YouTube video, slides URL) to your clipboard.
- 3 Paste the link into the input text area inside the widget.
- 4 The generated QR code updates instantly on the screen.
- 5 Project the code full-screen. Students scan it using their device cameras.
Pro Strategies for Classroom Success
- Exit Ticket Sync Generate a QR code for your exit poll Google Form and place it next to the timer.
- Video References Place a QR code to a background video next to your daily agenda instructions.
- Quick Handouts Skip email listings — convert handout worksheets to QR codes for instant student access.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Q Open QR URL settings focus
Ready to use the QR Code Generator?
Open your board, click the icon in the toolbar, and project the widget full-screen on your board.
Open Classroom ScreenFrequently Asked Questions
No. The standard built-in camera app on Chromebooks, iPads, and smartphones scans the codes natively.