qr codes: linking us to today's mobile technology

QRCODES

Linking Us to Today’s Mobile Technology

Presenters:

Lisa J. FedyShilo E. Henriques

www.mobile-barcodes.com/about-qr-codes/

QR CODES: DECODED Quick Response

Code 2 Dimensional

Bar Code Mobile Device

with camera and software required

QR VS. BAR CODES

2-D Contains up to 7,089

characters Readable from any direction

in 360◦ Contains the same amount of

data in 1/10th of the space High error-correction rate

1-D Contains 20 digits Readable L to R only

www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/qrfeature-e.html, Borko-Fuhrt (2011) Handbook of Augmented Reality, Springer, p341.

QR CODES: ORIGINS

Invented in 1994 in Japan by Denso-Wave

Europe, US & Canada

www.educause.edu/eli, Borko-Fuhrt (2011) Handbook of Augmented Reality, Springer, p341

QR: GENERAL USES

PRINT ADVERTISING

EXAMPLES OF QR CODES ON DISPLAYS

SHOPPING USING QR CODES

BUSINESS CARDS

QR CODES: ARTISTIC USES

WEARABLE QR’S

QR CODES: UNIQUE USES

QR: ACADEMIC USES

QR CODES: CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS

QR codes support experiential learning

Lecture podcasts Tutorials Instant feedback (e.g. quizzes, surveys or polls) Instructional video or manual (e.g. how to operate lab

equipment) Answer keys to study guides Syllabus Contact information/Office hours & location Homework/events calendar Supplemental material

http://www.classroominthecloud.net/2011/06/10-ways-to-use-qr-codes-in-classroom.html

MUSEUMS, TOURS, SCAVENGER HUNTS AND

MORE!

QR CODES IN LIBRARIES

QR CODES:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES http://cit.duke.edu/2010/11/educational-uses-of-

qr-codes/ http://www.classroominthecloud.net/2011/06/10-

ways-to-use-qr-codes-in-classroom.html http://edtechtoolbox.blogspot.com/2011/07/40-

interesting-ways-to-use-qr-codes-in.html http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/

technology/qr-codes-in-the-classroom-qrcode/ http://blog.noellevitz.com/2010/11/24/7-ways-

higher-education-qr-codes-connect-current-prospective-students/

http://gurulibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/qr-codes-my-library/Bethany Pierce & Ellen Dubinsky (2011), QR Codes on Campus

Dubinsky & Pierce (2011). QR Codes on Campus.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESQR Code Readers

Barcode Scanner (Android)

QR Droid (Android)

QR Reader (iPhone)

QR Scanner (iPhone)

i-nigma (Windows Mobile)

QR Code Scanner Pro (Blackberry)

QR Code Generators

ZXing

Kaywa

Qurify

Mobile-Barcodes

QR Stuff

SnapVu

LISA J. FEDY

SHILO E. HENRIQUES