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QR Codes for Learning? YES!. Dr. Lillian Payn October 24, 2012 For audio call Toll Free 1 - 888-886-3951 and use PIN/code 369071. Audio Listening. If you are listening over the telephone, click the telephone handset icon.
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QR Codes for Learning? YES! Dr. Lillian Payn October 24, 2012For audio call Toll Free 1-888-886-3951 and use PIN/code 369071
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QR Codes for Learning? YES! Dr. Lillian Payn
OUTCOMES • Identify how many students use technology At the end of this session, you will:
OUTCOMES • Identify how many students use technology • Learn about QR codes At the end of this session, you will:
OUTCOMES • Identify how many students use technology • Learn about QR codes • Learn how to create a QR code At the end of this session, you will:
OUTCOMES • Identify how many students use technology • Learn about QR codes • Learn how to create a QR code • Learn how to scan a QR code At the end of this session, you will:
OUTCOMES • Identify how many students use technology • Learn about QR codes • Learn how to create a QR code • Learn how to scan a QR code • Brainstorm how can we implement QR codes in the classroom At the end of this session, you will:
SURVEY Do you use QR codes for shopping (or other….)? A. Yes B. No ?
CONSIDER QR CODES! Our students are familiar with QR codes, so why not use them for learning activities?
TECHNOLOGY / Directed by instructors? • The majority of our students need to use computers for college work. • Only 7% are directed to use other smart devices for college work.
Our students have smart devices! • More than half have phones. • They use them for college + work. • More have phones than computers. • More than half have iPods. • Fewer have iPads. • They use iPods and iPads for pleasure.
SURVEY Do you use QR codes for learning? A. Yes B. No ?
QR CODE: WHAT IS IT? • Quick Response code = 2D code. • Developed by Denso Wave/Toyota in Japan in 1994 to track vehicles during the manufacturing process. • Commonly a business tool.
HOW? with GOOGLE (Browser-based) http://createqrcode.appspot.com
HOW? with QURIFY (Browser-based) http://www.qurify.com
SCANNING Apps can scan QR Codes on phones, iPads, etc. https://itunes.apple.com/app/qrafter-pro-qr-code-reader-generator/id468610525
QRVoice.net http://www.QRVoice.net http://my.qrvoice.net/Rfohyf
USES? Books Written in QR Codes http://bflobookarts.blogspot.com/2011/03/qr-code-book-why-we-lose-our-hands.html
USES? Books Written in QR Codes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE5Ch4NnVu0 http://ubimark.com/80
STEPS: • Select a QR Generator.
STEPS: • Select a QR Generator. • Select a QR Scanner.
STEPS: • Select a QR Generator. • Select a QR Scanner. • Design your message that the QR code will link to.
STEPS: • Select a QR Generator. • Select a QR Scanner. • Design your message that the QR code will link to. • Prepare your Internet source.
STEPS: • Select a QR Generator. • Select a QR Scanner. • Design your message that the QR code will link to. • Prepare your Internet source. • Place your QR code with a “call-to-action.”
USING QR CODES: Insert in MS Word • Go to INSERT>PHOTO>PICTURE FROM FILE (then browser to locate file). • To resize proportionately, “constrain” by holding SHIFT key. • Resize minimally. Best to have the EXACT size for each implementation. Produce them at any size you need from the ORIGINAL PNG file. • Examples: 1” eps 50 px jpg 80 pxjpg
TIPS Shorten codes/urls(http://goo.gl) Include user instructions Test, test, test Make the code worth decoding Serve a purpose
WATCH FOR: • Clarity (no distortion) • Size (no smaller than 2 cm square) • File format • EPS or PDF: for printed matter • Paper, Fabric, Skin • JPG: for screens • Border (“Quiet Zone” around edge) • Contrast
QR CODES FOR LEARNING http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8&feature=youtu.be
IDEAS (1) Homework Scavenger Hunts Polling Library Audio Tours Video Links Map Hotspots (maps, anatomy, botany)
IDEAS (2) • How-to Instructions • Turn in homework • On syllabus to go to class site • http://www2.palomar.edu/users/lpayn/115 • San Dieguito River Valley Park signage • http://www.fsdrv.org/homeCurrentIssues22_2012.html • Smithsonian National Postal Museum • http://npm.si.edu/QRCodes/index.html
IDEAS (3) • 5 ways to use QR codes in the classroom! • http://www.wiziq.com/blog/5-uses-of-qr-codes-in-the-classroom/ • Kathy Schrock Guide to Everything/QR Codes • http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html
RESOURCES: References • Jules Verne Book written to be scanned with mobile device • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE5Ch4NnVu0 • http://ubimark.com/80 • Why We Lose Our Hands (Book in QR codes) • http://bflobookarts.blogspot.com/2011/03/qr-code-book-why-we-lose-our-hands.html • QR Codes in the Classroom (McGuffey School District in Claysville, PA) • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8&feature=youtu.be • San Dieguito River Valley Park signage • http://www.fsdrv.org/homeCurrentIssues22_2012.html • Smithsonian National Postal Museum • http://npm.si.edu/QRCodes/index.html
RESOURCES: Production • Google (browser-based generator in B/W) • http://createqrcode.appspot.com • Goo.gl URL shortener • http://goo.gl/ • Qrafter (iPad scanner and generator in colors) • https://itunes.apple.com/app/qrafter-pro-qr-code-reader-generator/id468610525 • Qrafter (browser-based generator in colors) • http://keremerkan.net/qr-code-and-2d-code-generator/ • QR Voice • http://www.QRVoice.net • Qurify(browser-based generator in B/W) • http://www.qurify.com
RESOURCES: Other Generators and Scanners • It's easy to find one that you like, since there are many available for • SmartyTags: http://www.smartytags.com/create-a-code • Kaywa: http://qrcode.kaywa.com • QR Stuff: http://www.qrstuff.com/ • Qrlicious: http://qrlicious.com/ • 708Media List of Phone QR Readers. If you have: • iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: QR Code Reader from iTunes • Blackberry: QR code Scanner Pro from Blackberry World • Android: Barcode Scanner from Market • Microsoft Tags: http://gettag.mobi
RESOURCES: Classroom • 5 ways to use QR codes in the classroom! • http://www.wiziq.com/blog/5-uses-of-qr-codes-in-the-classroom/ • Kathy Schrock Guide to Everything/QR Codes • http://www.schrockguide.net/qr-codes-in-the-classroom.html
Microsoft Tags http://gettag.mobi