1. Crack the Code QR Codes in Education Julie Holland jholland@alvaradoisd.net

2. What is a QR Code Q uick R esponse code 2-dimensional barcode Originated in Japan –Denso-Wave Corp in 1994 –Tracking of parts in vehicle manufacturing Scans very quickly

3. Where are they used? Magazines Product packaging Signs Business cards Movie posters Public areas (parks, historical markers) –See City of Manor, TXCity of Manor, TX

4. 9 Tim Burton Entire movie poster is a QR Code Links to website with exclusive video

5. Polo Ad

6. 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

7. How can I read QR Codes? Phone –Download app Use built in camera iPhone – Mobiletag or QuickMark Laptop –Webcam –Capture from screen (Bar Capture) Camera –Upload for decoding

8. Can I create QR Codes? ABSOLUTELY! QR Stuff website: –http://www.qrstuff.com/index.htmlhttp://www.qrstuff.com/index.html –Print your own codes –Great examples –Links to info –List of phone software

9. 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

10. 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)

11. Facebook/MySpace Profile –Copy URL from Profile page –Links through qrstuff.com Generating QR Codes (qrstuff.com)

12. QR Codes in AISD Field Trip –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)

13. 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

14. Future… –Posted around building for: Club meetings Elections Online resources Deadlines –Signs for city/county services QR Codes in AISD

15. Do you have any great ideas for QR Codes? Collaborative projects? Club projects? Email me! jholland@alvaradoisd.net