A QR Code or Quick Response Code is a version of a barcode used to store data and information via a redirect, most commonly to a Web Page or performing an action on your device such as opening YouTube to play a video.
The Schoolzine Control Centre now has the ability to create custom QR codes from within your admin system. This code can then be inserted onto your newsletter or email communications to point your community to information or resources.
To use a QR code, the user will scan the code with a ‘scanner’ app on your smartphone or tablet (with a camera). There are many free Apps for reading QR Codes available from both the Google Play Store and IOS App Store. Some of the latest smart phones will also have a QR code reader inbuilt into their camera.
Creating a QR Code
The following will guide you through the process for creating a QR code for use in your outbound communications and newsletters. It is always recommended to test all QR code’s on your own device before sending to ensure that it is pointing to the correct location or file.
- Log into your Control Centre and select the Content menu tab
- Select the QR Codes tab
- Select New QR Code
- Paste in the full Website Address into the Absolute URL field.
- Select Save
- Click Download to save the QR code to your computer.
If you wish to then place a QR code in the content of a newsletter or email, we always recommend placing some information in the content to inform the community on the content that can be accessed by scanning the QR Code.
Editing a QR Code
- Log into your Control Centre and select the Content menu tab
- Select the QR Codes tab
- Select the URL of the code you would like to edit.
- Select Edit QR Code.
- Paste in the full Website Address into the Absolute URL field.
- Select Save to update your QR Code.
IMPORTANT
: Editing the Website Address of your QR Code will not update the path of the prior code. You will need to replace the image of a prior code you have supplied to your community.
Deleting a QR Code
- Log into your Control Centre and select the Content menu tab
- Select the QR Codes tab
- Select the URL of the code you would like to delete.
- Select Delete QR Code and confirm the popup message
IMPORTANT
: Deleting the Website Address of your QR Code will not remove the path of the prior code. You will need to replace the image of a prior code you have supplied to your community.