1. Tech Update 1. QR Codes 2. Tech Tuesday/Thursday Spring Schedule 3. 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 code or 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.bar code

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