Crack the Code QR Codes in Education Julie Holland jholland@alvaradoisd.net
Quick Response code What is a QR Code 2-dimensional barcode Originated in Japan Denso-Wave Corp in 1994 Tracking of parts in vehicle manufacturing Scans very quickly
Where are they used? Magazines Product packaging Signs Business cards Movie posters Public areas (parks, historical markers) See City of Manor, TX
9 Tim Burton Entire movie poster is a QR Code Links to website with exclusive video
Polo Ad
Why use them in education? High interest Quick way to get information out Data stored in most apps No need to “write it down” Link to resources More information than could fit in the same space
How can I read QR Codes? Phone Laptop Camera Download app Webcam Use built in camera iPhone – Mobiletag or QuickMark Laptop Webcam Capture from screen (Bar Capture) Camera Upload for decoding
Can I create QR Codes? ABSOLUTELY! QR Stuff website: http://www.qrstuff.com/index.html Print your own codes Great examples Links to info List of phone software
Generating QR Codes (qrstuff.com) Text Not too much Works for URL’s (doesn’t link through qrstuff.com) Email addresses URL links through qrstuff.com Phone Number One touch dialing
Generating QR Codes (qrstuff.com) SMS Message (Text Message) Shows message entered Generates text message to send to number entered Contact Details (VCARD) Can be saved in contacts Google Map Links through qrstuff.com
Generating QR Codes (qrstuff.com) Facebook/MySpace Profile Copy URL from Profile page Links through qrstuff.com
QR Codes in AISD Field Trip Parent night Went to park Students used GPS to find “cache” Inside cache was QR Code with instructions Parent night To introduce laptops to parents QR Codes posted around campus with answers to questions (scavenger hunt setup)
QR Codes in AISD Historical Markers In conjunction with county historical society Placing QR Code signs near historical markers Lead to websites with more information Student will do research & generate codes
QR Codes in AISD Future… Posted around building for: Club meetings Elections Online resources Deadlines Signs for city/county services
Do you have any great ideas for QR Codes? Collaborative projects? Club projects? Email me! jholland@alvaradoisd.net