qr codes and the mobile web
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This poster was presented at the UTS Teaching and Learning Forum in November 2009. Promoting the use of QR codes in teaching, learning and research environments.TRANSCRIPT
QR codes and the mobile webConnecting the physical and digital in teaching, learning and research
Sophie McDonald [email protected]@misssophiemacmisssophiemac.blogspot.com
What is a QR code?A barcode that can hold much more information than a regular barcode
Can be scanned by the camera in a mobile device and takes you to digital content
Can lead you to websites, contact details,video, quizzes, PDFs, demonstrations, slides and more
Bridges the gap between physical and digital learning environments
Fluid Forms
Getting startedDoes your phone have wifi capability and a camera?
Connect to UTS wireless network for free wifi access while on campus “UTS-WPA”
Download a QR code reader
Visit http://tigtags.com/getqr to see which QR code reader is right for your phone
Use in handouts so students can access websites, demonstrations or video while on-the-go
Use in labs so students can access video demonstrations in a hands-on setting
Link to a quick quiz during class and see live results for formative assessment of teaching
Use on conference posters or business cards to promote your research and link people back to your contact details, website and publications
As a research tool you could use them for linking tosurveys, polls or quizzes
How they can be used...
Teaching Learning ResearchWhile waiting for class look through handouts and quickly link to readings, ebooks, video and more, right on your phone
Scan and bookmark codes that link to useful content and read offline later
You can create your own QR codes by using a QR code generator like qrcode.kaywa.com
Just copy and paste a web address and then save theimage and use it in a document, web page or blog
You can link to existing content or create original content with free web tools like twitcam.com, screenr.com or polldaddy.com
On campus we have access to free wifi but if you’re somewhere that doesn’t have free wifi beware of data charges from your phone provider
Codes can sometimes be hard to scan if created with a long URL. Using a link shortener like bit.ly can help create more simple codes
Create your own mobile site from any RSS feed feed2mobile.kaywa.com
How are we using them?
On our bookmarks and brochures so people can watch a demo rather than read text instructions
On promotional posters linking to online news and services
Linking to existing online resources such as our library orientation program
Creating new content such as a video about the new open reserve area or how to use the self-check machines
Providing immediate access to digital content anytime, anywhere without the need to wait for a computer
Images from Flickr used under Creative Commons Share Alike license
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QR codes in the wild
ebook through UTS Library catalogue Quick quiz!UTS Faculty of Nursing video
Ready to go!
Take a photo of a QR code with your reader and see where it takes you
QRious Designer
Sarah Halawani is a UTS student enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Communication. She was recently involved in a project with Telstra, aiming to develop innovative scenarios where QR codes can be used to communicate an idea, solve a problem, tell a story, give information and augment a user’s experience in a specific social, cultural or geographic location.
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