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Tech Update. QR Codes Tech Tuesday/Thursday Spring Schedule Social Networking & School Ethics By Stony Evans & Rachel Shankles Jan. 3, 2012. QR Codes: Short Version of the Tech Tues Class. Quick Response Code. Definition.

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Tech Update

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  1. Tech Update • QR Codes • Tech Tuesday/Thursday Spring Schedule • Social Networking & School Ethics By Stony Evans & Rachel Shankles Jan. 3, 2012

  2. QR Codes: Short Version of the Tech Tues Class Quick Response Code

  3. Definition • A QR Code is a two-dimensional bar codeor matrix created by a Japanese corporation in 1994. The "QR" is stands for "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed.

  4. A giant QR Code on a billboard linking to a website, to be read with a mobile phone in Tokyo, Japan

  5. QR Code Reader Apps • QRset • AT&T Code Scanner • Quickscan • NeoReader

  6. QR Code Generators • http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ • http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/ • http://delivr.com/qr-code-generator

  7. Education • How can we use QR Codes in education? • Homework Assignments – include on class notes • In library, tag shelves next to new books and scan for book trailers or author info • Club Announcements • Tag lessons with links for more information • Wall outside classrooms with teacher’s blog • Label science equipment to show videos on proper use • Scavenger hunts

  8. Spring Tech Tuesday/Thursdays • New! Edmodo • New! Digital Storytelling with the ipad • New! Pinnacle Tricks and traps • New! TeacherWeb Uploading Docs • New! File Management • New! Recording and posting lessons online

  9. Social Networking & School Ethics • Be aware of State & LS rules • Use school accounts and clear it with the principal how you plan to use FB or Twitter for class use—perhaps use Edmodo instead • It is suggested by ADE memo that your private FB accts should not friend current students • Missouri passed new law then revoked it saying teachers could not friend former or current students

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