1. Crack the Code QR Codes in Education Julie Holland

2. Quick Response code What is a QR 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, 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 Laptop Camera Download app Webcam
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:
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)
addresses
URL
links through qrstuff.com
Phone Number
One touch dialing

10. Generating QR Codes (qrstuff.com)
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

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

12. QR Codes in AISD Field Trip Parent night 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. QR Codes in AISD 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

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

15. Do you have any great ideas for QR Codes?
Collaborative projects?
Club projects?
me!