Workshop on how to use and design QR Codes for use in garden labels and signage. Use QR Codes to open new horizons of information: link to videos, sound, text and images....
http://www.scenic.com/ | On your next Grand Canyon tour, keep an eye out for the magnificent California Condor. Though they once faced extinction, today this spectacular species is one of Grand Canyon National Park’s most famous attractions.
http://www.scenic.com/ | On your next Grand Canyon tour, keep an eye out for the magnificent California Condor. Though they once faced extinction, today this spectacular species is one of Grand Canyon National Park’s most famous attractions.
Classification of zycomycota and chytridiomycota and their general characters will give us an idea about fungi that comes under and idea and variations about different categories of fungi
The algae reproduce by vegetative, asexual, and sexual methods. Vegetative reproduction is by fragmentation, where each fragment develops into a thallus. Asexual reproduction is by the production of flagellated zoospores which on germination give rise to new plants.
Volvox is a spherical multicellular green alga, which contains many small biflagellate somatic cells and a few large, non-motile reproductive cells called gonidia, and swims with a characteristic rolling motion.
Classification of zycomycota and chytridiomycota and their general characters will give us an idea about fungi that comes under and idea and variations about different categories of fungi
The algae reproduce by vegetative, asexual, and sexual methods. Vegetative reproduction is by fragmentation, where each fragment develops into a thallus. Asexual reproduction is by the production of flagellated zoospores which on germination give rise to new plants.
Volvox is a spherical multicellular green alga, which contains many small biflagellate somatic cells and a few large, non-motile reproductive cells called gonidia, and swims with a characteristic rolling motion.
On February 28th 2012, Bottom-Line Performance hosted "Cracking the QR Code," an interactive scavenger hunt exploring Central Library in Indianapolis. Participants learned the basics of QR Codes as well as how they can be used for all kinds of training.
This presentation was provided by Marydee Ojala of Information Today during the NISO event "The Impact of the Interface: Traditional and Non Traditional Content," held on November 20, 2019.
Explores web usability and offers approaches to make web sites easy to use for an end-user, without requiring the user to undergo any specialized training. Creating websites that intuitively relate the performance actions needed on the web page to the user’s experience and expectations, the web designer/developer is able to present the information to the user in a clear and concise way, to give the correct choices to the users, in a very obvious way, to remove ambiguity regarding the consequences of an action and put the most important thing in the right place on a web page or a web application.
This presentation was created for the Alaska Society for Technology in Education Conference in Feb. 2012.
Topics Include:
About QR Codes
QR Codes in Action
Ideas for Use
Ideas and Resources
Generators
Visual Appeal
Readers
Tips & Best Practices
Thoughts on QR COdes
Grow and Eat a Rainbow 11 x 8.5 and 11 x 7 inch garden signs by Mary Van DykeMary Van Dyke
This is a series of Vegetable Garden signs with the theme of Grow and Eat a Rainbow designed by Mary Van Dyke. The rainbow of colors refer to the plant families - and help plant your garden and rotate crops successfully. The signs include a key color guide to the plant families, and details of crop rotation and use of cover crops. Signs describe a few crops, and techniques for growing tomatoes and beans at home, school or a community garden. Print these signs on 11 x 8.5 inch Terraslate 7mm polyester water-resistant 'paper' with UV coating, trim to size and place in metal sign holders 11 x 7 inch - or hole-punch and hang on a fence. These garden signs go with another longer series of 7 x 5 inch inch vegetable garden plant labels (also uploaded to slideshare).
Grow and Eat a Rainbow Vegetable Garden Plant Labels 7 x 5 inch by Mary Van ...Mary Van Dyke
This is a series of Vegetable Garden labels with the theme of Grow and Eat a Rainbow designed by Mary Van Dyke. The rainbow of colors refer to the plant families - and help plant your garden and rotate crops successfully. Print the labels on 11 x 8.5 inch Terraslate 7mm polyester water-resistant 'paper' with UV coating, trim to size and place in metal sign holders 7 x 5 inch. The plant family labels can be hole-punched and hung on a banner above the garden beds. These plant labels go with a series of 11 x 7 and 11 x 8.5 inch garden signage (also uploaded to slideshare).
Seeing Math Patterns in Nature by Mary Van Dyke for CSU Extension October 2020Mary Van Dyke
Ever wondered about the patterns you see in a pinecone, sunflower or cactus? This presentation highlights the Fibonacci sequence, Lucas sequence and optimal packing patterns and the dynamic growing patterns of plants responding to the growth hormone auxin in the bud.
Plant Nova Natives Plain 5 x 4 inch Plant Labels to be decorated for St Micha...Mary Van Dyke
Plant labels common and Latin name for 18 NOVA Natives 5 x4 inch. Copy onto plain paper to size 5 x4 inch - decorate, then print onto polyester paper with UV coating (e.g. TerraSlate) trim to size to fit into 5 x 4 inch metal holders.Secure with drop of contact adhesive e.g. Plumber's Goop. Enjoy your own decorated plant labels out in your native plant garden!
Plant Labels for Sun and Shade Gardens 5 x 4 inch by Mary Van Dyke 2018Mary Van Dyke
This series of plant labels is to suit 5 x 4 inch holders - and for plants mostly native to Northern Virginia as planted in the Arlington County Central Library Wildlife Gardens. See also the smaller series of 5 x 3 inch plant labels.
Plant Labels for Berm South Garden 5 x 3 inch by Mary Van Dyke 2018Mary Van Dyke
This series of plant labels is to suit 5 x 3 inch holders - and for plants mostly native to Northern Virginia as planted in the Arlington County Central Library Wildlife Gardens. See also the larger series of 5 x 4 inch plant labels.
Wildlife Garden Plant Feed Winter Beauty 11 x 7 signs by Mary Van Dyke 2018Mary Van Dyke
This series of 11 garden signs is designed for the Arlington County Central Library Wildlife Garden - to highlight planting native plants to benefit wildlife, cultivation tips, and winter beauty
Growing Engagement for a Food Garden with Signs and Labels by Mary Van Dyke 2019Mary Van Dyke
A short presentation on using garden signs and labels to engage visitors to a food garden: Arlington County Library's Food Garden. The signs and plant labels are color coded to plant crop families and highlight cultivation best practices including crop rotation and cover crops.
8.5 x14 inch classroom longer name Bird Species Tally Sheet for Birds in My C...Mary Van Dyke
Printable 8.5 x 14 inch bird species tally sheet for classroom for Birds in My Community project (use with KWL Chart and Birds in My Community bird identification flipbook). This tally sheet uses the longer English name for each bird. By Mary Van Dyke for Green STEM Learning.
Short name Bird Species Tally Sheet for student for Birds in My Community pro...Mary Van Dyke
Printable bird species tally sheet for students for Birds in My Community project (use with KWL Chart and Birds in My Community bird identification flipbook). This tally sheet uses the short one-word English name for each bird. By Mary Van Dyke for Green STEM Learning.
Longer name Bird Species Tally Sheet for students for Birds in My Community p...Mary Van Dyke
Printable bird species tally sheet for students for Birds in My Community project (use with KWL Chart and Birds in My Community bird identification flipbook). This tally sheet uses the longer English name for each bird. By Mary Van Dyke for Green STEM Learning.
33 Plant Signs 5 x 4 inch including NOVA Natives and other perennials, ferns,...Mary Van Dyke
This is a series of 33 plant labels for a Northern Virginia garden with selection of native flowers, shrubs, perennials, forbs and ferns. Signs are 5 x 4. Print onto polyester paper e.g. Terraslate 7 mm and put in metal holders e.g. from Forestry Supplies. Scan QR code on each sign to some further information about the plant.
Plant NOVA Natives Garden Signs 5 x 7 inch for Shrub and Small Trees NVSWCD 2...Mary Van Dyke
These are garden signs to download and print for Plant NOVA Natives Shrubs and Small Trees as distributed by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District between 2011 and 2015. Download and print 5 x 7 inch onto polyester card such as Terraslate 7 mm and put in metal holders (e.g. Forest Supplies).
Each sign highlights some wildlife benefits of the plant in text and images.
Scan QR Codes to go to further information from Lady Bird Johnson and other sources.
10 Native Plants for Our School 5 x 7 inch Signs by Mary Van DykeMary Van Dyke
Here are signs for 10 plants native to the area of Northern Virginia Metro DC area. Download and print the signs on polyester card (e.g Terraslate 7 or 10 mm) and put in metal holders (e.g. from Forest Supplies). And print to use as a booklet in and outside the classroom. These plants grow well in dry part shade, and look well planted together in a garden bed. Plants selected for spring, summer and fall pollinators. Remember to water your plants regularly while they are establishing (1 - 3 years).
Birds in My Community by Mary Van Dyke 2018Mary Van Dyke
Download and print these flipcards and use as a guide to birds in your community, to help explore nature nearby. Each bird is introduced with its "tweet" and name in English and Spanish. Flip the page to find out some fun facts about the bird.
The flipbook is designed for elementary-age students (2-5 grade), and their families, teachers, caregivers.
Contents:
What is a bird?
The fourteen birds selected for the guide are common in schoolyards, gardens and parks in the eastern US: Blue Jay, Cardinal, Chickadee, Crow, Dove, Finch, Hawk, Hummingbird, Mockingbird, Robin, Sparrow, Titmouse, Woodpecker and Wren.
Bonus pages: draw a bird, bird beak adaptations and what can I do to look after birds?
Print onto polyester 'card' and trim to 7 x 5 inches and spiral bind on short edge
You can also print single sheets and use outdoors as bird identification signs in the schoolyard
1. QR CODES IN THE
GARDEN
Henry Staples
Judy Funderburk
Mary Van Dyke
27 February 2013
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
2. What are QR Codes? Quick Response
• A matrix barcode, successor to the grocery-based UPC code
• Packs more information links
• Several competing formats. The square with 3 distinctive
corner squares has become prevalent
3. Why use QR codes in a garden?
• Provides more info on a sign
• Saves resources on expensive signage
• Appeals to a new set of gardeners – builds community
4. Which scanner app can I put on my phone?
• Popular barcode scanning apps
with Google Play links
• Android
• Barcode Scanner
• i-nigma
• RedLaser
• Apple iOS
• i-nigma
• RedLaser
5.
6. How to create a QR Code?
• Go to a QR Generator – e.g. Qrstuff.com
1. Find your URL (internet address)
2. Copy URL
3. Go back to the QR Code
Generator site
4. Paste in your URL
5. There you are!
7. URL Shorteners
goo.gl, bitly.com, qrstuff.com
Rutabagas
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/rutabaga.html
Which will be easier
For a phone to read?
8. What size should my QR Code be?
• One inch size QR Code for every foot of reading distance
9. Choices?
• Educational aspect? What do you want to convey?
• Affordability?
• Durability?
• Color?
• Black & White?
• Metal Holders – sizes, L x H 5x3, 5x4, 7x5, 11 x 7
• “Paper” e.g. polyester Xerox Never Tear - $55 for 100 sheets
• Print – size and type
• QR Code - size
10. Here’s an example from Glencarlyn Library
• Plant label directs to article
16. Curate a longer stay
• A study on making an exhibit mobile-friendly
(games, pictures, QR scanning)
extended stays from 20 minutes to 90 minutes
• Visitors like to turn right when entering
• Scan usage is highest at start
• People stay if they can rest
• Videos get people to stay
17. Some ideas – you are the curator
• Historical - Scanning the code sends the user to a set of photos
from the same location, but in a different time period.
• A trail of QR codes. Each QR code has a something about that spot,
with a hint to the next spot.
March 2009 November 2011
18. Some other ideas
• A seasonal slideshow
• Plant labels with a lottery drawing.
QR code all the plants you’re selling. Have one of them with a
special tag, that when scanned reveals they’ve won the prize.
• *** Interactive ***
1) Have the user scan a tag that asks a question …
e.g. “Which plants do bumblebees like?”
2) Then, when the user scans another tag,
the web page answers the question.
19. QR Codes can be used for tracking
• If QR code is scanned, usage details can be reviewed
• What % of visitors are scanning?
• Does usage increase over time?
• Do flowering plants receive the scans?
• Will rutabaga finally dethrone tomato as most popular?
21. Mobile-Friendly Content on the cheap
• Create a Google Drive / Dropbox folder
• Change the folder sharing to Public
• Create an HTML file using a mobile template
• In each file, add content for each QR code
• Create QR codes to HTML bookmarks.
• Blah-blah-blah?
• Email hstaples@mgnv.org
paragraphs and pictures.
22. More information
• MGNV QR Codes in the Gardens
Our stats, end-of-season summary
http://bit.ly/MGNVQR
This presentation, templates, etc.
http://bit.ly/MGNVQRPresentation
23. Questions?
• http://www.mgnv.org
• mgarlalex@gmail.com
• 703-228-6414
Judy Funderburk Henry Staples Mary Van Dyke
Dragonfly.jbf@verizon.net Henry@staplessolutions.com maryvandyke4@gmail.com
Editor's Notes
Wikipedia.orgOnline articles that have already been createdYour web siteYour Facebook pageA mobile-friendly pageA page especially for that tag