How to create a shortened URL or QR code to direct students to a website during teaching

You may want to share website links with students during class either for information to facilitate class activities. If you're teaching online via Zoom, you can simply copy and paste the link into the chat box for students to click on or copy. When you are teaching face-to-face, you can create a shortened URL to make it easier for students to type into their device. Another option is to set up a QR Code which allows students to access the website on their phone or device by using the device’s camera. 

URL Shorteners:

• Bitly Links to an external site. 
• Tinyurl Links to an external site. 

QR code generators:

• QRCode Monkey Links to an external site. 
• Chrome/Dino QR codes  

 

TRY IT NOW!! Scan the QRCode below for the University home page. This was created using QRCode Monkey.

(https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en.html)