QR codes - the virtual poking into the real
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The document discusses using QR codes to enhance fieldwork activities. It provides examples of how QR codes can be used for digital orienteering, treasure hunts, and adding additional information to exhibits. It also includes tips for creating and using QR codes for fieldwork, such as printing large codes, placing them in well-lit areas, and protecting them from the weather.
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- 1. www.netskills.ac.uk Virtual poking into the real Enhancing fieldwork with QR codes
- 2. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real 10-25 chars 20-47 chars 35-77 chars Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code © JISC Netskills 2011
- 3. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real 50-114 chars 174-395 chars 1,852-4,296 chars Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code © JISC Netskills 2011
- 4. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real What can a QR do? • Display simple text • Web links • Google Maps link • Youtube link • Various social networking functions • Send an automatic email or SMS • Contact details (VCARD) • Calendar entry (VCALENDAR) © JISC Netskills 2011
- 5. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real Try these… • Digital orienteering • Scan a QR to reveal a unique code to prove you were at a location • Treasure hunts • QR code links to a map showing where the next code is • Secret mission • Tasks to be completed at locations revealed using the QR code • Adding links to extra info about exhibits • Link to archive images and video © JISC Netskills 2011
- 6. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksayer/5614813544/
- 7. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakespot/4773693893/
- 8. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/uxud/3559329899/
- 9. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/4443921690/
- 10. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real © JISC Netskills 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nesster/3168425434/
- 11. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real Top 10 QR tips for fieldwork 1. Print the code as large as you can to make scanning easier 2. Avoid the largest QR code types (1,852- 4,296 chars) as these can be hard to scan 3. Place QR codes in well lit, accessible areas if you can 4. A torch can be useful to aid scanning in darker locations 5. Foil the cheats! Get students to take pictures of themselves in the location they found the QR code. © JISC Netskills 2011
- 12. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real Top 10 QR tips for fieldwork 6. Using bit.ly to create the QR means it is easy to track analytics for each code: when they were accessed and how many times 7. Print black on white for easier scanning 8. Weatherproof your codes and firmly fix them to something. Use cable ties 9. Most QR readers keep a log of the scanned codes. Good for reviewing later 10. Taking an image of a code or at a location on a smartphone will create a geo-tagged record of places visited (if the option is enabled) © JISC Netskills 2011
- 13. QR codes – Virtual poking into the real Virtual Goody Bag http://bit.ly/oxBezt © JISC Netskills 2011
Editor's Notes
- You’ll need to think about the devices the students will be using.Will sufficient numbers of them have access to a smartphone?What platform will they run? Android and iOS will handle most functions well. RIM (Blackberry) and Symbian (Nokia) won’t be as feature rich. Older phones will struggle with more advanced options like linking to Google Maps and some other websitesThink about battery longevity – Is it likely your students will have enough life in their phones for the activity until they can get to the next recharge.
- Network IssuesIf you are just using QR codes for simple text messages then network coverage is not a issue. It may be if you want to link to web content.If you intend to link to streamed content like Youtube then a reliable 3g connection is required. This may not be available in more remote areas.
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