Teaching with QR Codes Self-Defense

What is a QR Code Quick Response Code Matrix Barcode - machine readable optical label that contains information about the item to which it’s attached Four standardized encoding modes - numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary and kanji to store data Used for storing URL’s, texts, emails, websites, etc!

QR Codes VS 1D Bar Code Usually, we think of a bar code like this Vertical barcodes store up to 30 numbers A QR code can store up to 7 089 numbers. The amount of data it stores enables links to videos, facebook, twitter or any other website.

Who Invented the QR Code? Denso-Wave (affiliated with the Toyota Group) in 1994 Was first used to track parts in Vehicle manufacturing industry

QR Importance As most of our population relies on the use of Smart Phones, QR codes can become an effective way to impact society. According to Whatisaqrcode.co.uk, “QR codes have the potential to have a major impact upon society and particularly in advertising, marketing and customer service with a wealth of product information just one scan away.”

QR Code Costs Generating QR Codes: Free QR Code Readers: Free http://www.qrstuff.com/ http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ http://quikqr.com/ QR Code Readers: Free Can be downloaded on Apple, Android, or Blackberry devices Red Laser Barcode Scanner QR Scanner

QR Codes in PE Incorporate into Units for stations QR Skill Posters (around the gymnasium) Link Youtube videos to Teacher explaining skill again on Handout QR code Geocaching or Scavenger Hunt (Fitness Caching) each QR code gives clues to next Takes away from explaining separate drills in class Attach QR codes to fitness equipment (How to Use/Safety) Provide examples to get started

Examples Fitness Exercise Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgxwXlTH6Q QR Code Scavenger Hunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udgwbUSxkCA

Managerial Strategies Have QR code reading APP downloaded on Devices prior to lesson Make sure School Wi-Fi will allow QR code use Test out QR codes before conducting lesson Provide QR trials to see where they can be effectively incorporated into certain units

Self Defense How not to Use Self Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RslWC3PGOMM