QR codes in education

QR codes in Education EducampWelly 2011 http://educampwelly.wikispaces.com/

QR?QR code is short for QuickResponse code. It is a two-dimensional code readableby dedicated QR barcodereaders and cameraphones. The code consistsof black modules arrangedin a square pattern on awhite background. Info

How to create the codes? • Many free online tools let you create QR code. They are typically quite straigthforward to use • The use of QR codes is free of any license. • ISO standard => all generators give equivalent results. Info

Fastest - Bitly, goo.glbitly -> add .qrcodegoo.gl -> add .qrat the end of the shortened URL to show theQR code. Tools

Basics - Kaywa http://qrcode.kaywa.com/• A short piece of text• Website address• Email address• Phone number Tools

Advanced - Delivr http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator Tools

Batch printing - QRstuff http://www.qrstuff.com/ Tools

Analytics - SnapVu http://snap.vu/ Tools

Aim for simple codes• Aim for simple codes for low end phones • Avoid to put too much text in the code. Same url, without and • When linking to a with shortening resource, use a url shortener. Beware!

Be mindful of cost• Whenever the QR code links to online resources, this costs your students.➡ Run some awareness session with your students and staff. Beware!

Out of the classroom Field trips / Museum / Library Context

Scavenger huntThe use of QR codesthrough printed signs orstickers, will help provideclues, problems, additionaltext information and online

Add InformationThis QR code provides alink to a presentation onyou tube.

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In the classroom Context

Linking to a Website URLThis QR code provides alink to the EducampWellywikispace.

Reference MaterialsThis QR code links to apage of the MoLeFewebsite that provides along list of resources aboutQR codes in education

Just in time explanationThis QR code links to avideo of the KhanAcademy.

How to use equipmentLink to Merriam Webstervisual dictionary, page onlaboratory equipement.

To teach physical skillsSee this skill inaction. http://www.thephysicaleducator.com/?p=77

To personalizePersonalize byadapting to thelearner’s skill level http://www.thephysicaleducator.com/?p=77

To engageCapture the attentionof your audience with acreative use of codesthat will surprise and http://mashable.com/2011/04/26/qr-code-resume/draw in.

On demand informationLink toOxygenVideo forlearners toexplore intheir owntime if theywish so. http://www.periodicvideos.com/

Music sheet links to MP3QR code with directdownload link for aMP3 ﬁle. image http://www.ﬂickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4329908160/

Crude responder system http://www.slideshare.net/andyramsden/qr-codes-mlearn08-presentation

Locate on a mapLink to the location ofWellington Colledge onGoogle MapLow end phones may need adecoder service: http://zxing.org/w/decode.jspx

Communication and Logistics Contexts

Calendar linkCalendar link fora parents meeting

SMS promptSMS link to invite feedback onan initiative using a pre-written text message to yourSMS service.Subscription to a SMS newsalert. http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2011/05/charity- qr-codes-a-missed-opportunity/

Wifi network loginOnly on Android.Credentials for logininto local wifinetwork. http://skattertech.com/2011/01/quick-tip-use-a-qr-code-to-share-wifi-passwords-with-android/

Emergency manualTelephone number whichtriggers your mobile phoneand allows you to quick callthe number.

Involve parentsProviding a QR code on thewindow may be a way tofacilitate conversation aboutthe school day. Allanah King Classroom window http://moturoa.blogspot.com/2010/10/qr-codes.html

Learning Network Context

Contact informationCode with full contactdetails. Name, address,phone, email, website.

Follow me!Follow me! @widged

QR Codes in Education. Niceinfographic describing QRhistory and usage statistics anda long list of possible activities.http://theeffectiveteacher.wikispaces.com/QRcodes Resources

40 interesting ways to use QRcodes in the classroomhttps://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_765hsdw5xcr Resources

7 things you should knowabout QR codeshttp://www.educause.edu/ELI/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutQRCod/163728 Resources

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