qr stands for quick response. ◦ it is a matrix or two dimensional bar code it is a more advanced...
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Resource: http:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code
QR stands for Quick Response.◦ It is a Matrix or Two Dimensional Bar Code
It is a more Advanced Bar Code System QR Codes can be used in the following areas:
Website URL YouTube Video Google Maps Plain Text SMS Message Telephone Number Email Address And many more…
What is a QR Code?
Resource: QRecoder.org
QR Technology was invented by the Toyota subsidiary Denso Wave in 1994
Codes were created to track vehicles during the manufacturing process
Designed to allow high speed decoding while moving along an assembly line
QR Codes can be colored unlike standard bar codes which are made of black & white lines
History of the QR Code
Resource: carolinabarcode.com
QR Code (2D) UPC Code (1D)
QR Code vs Conventional Barcode
Resource: begrious.com/qr_code_vs_conventional_barcode
QR Code – A Comparison QR Code
Holds information both vertically & horizontally
Can hold 4,000+ characters of information
Creating a QR Code is free
One Dimensional Code
Can only be read horizontally
Holds limited amount of data
Need special equipment (scanner) to read
Resource: Mobile_QR_Codes.org
Advertisements Guided Tours Pick, Pack and Shipping of items Product Organization in warehouses Transportation Tracking Viewing videos Direct audiences to a website Bookmark a website Digital Business Card
QR Code – Common Uses
Worksheets for students to collaborate with other students in the class
“Scavenger Hunts” – post codes around the school and have students solve problems
Contact Information for Student/Parents Notes: post notes so that students have
access to them at all times Assignment – post home work assignments
using codes for students Links to class website, class wiki pages, and
blackboard pages….
QR Codes in Education
Tutorials Links – Students can scan the code when they need help
“Exit Slip” – Course Review Materials Course Materials – Book reviews, book
trailers….. Class Calendars Class or School Poll / Voting
QR Codes in Education - Continued
If you have a Smartphone, just download a QR Code Scanning app which will allow you to read and decode data contained within the QR Code.
These applications are free to download and use on your phone or tablet.
How do I use QR Codes?
Any URL can be encoded to direct you to the site including YouTube
Any Phone number, SMS Text Messaging, Plain Text, Email Address, Email Message & Skype Call.
There is Huge amount of information that can be encoded within a QR Code which increases its usage world wide.
What can be encoded into a QR Code
Resource: pewinternet,org/reports/2013/smartphone_ownership_2013/findings.aspx
Most people have a smartphone Allows customer / student to interact instantly Save space on printed marketing materials Makes everything digital
◦ E-learning. Have your QR code generate an email that starts an auto responder, sending daily emails filled with lessons and related information
◦ On historical sites and on walking trails. Sure, a plaque is fine for grandma, but I’d like to delve deeper, whether with a Wikipedia entry, or an video of a local historian explaining the significance of the site
◦ Posted next to paintings and sculptures at museums. Great for visitors who want to learn more about the artist, the time period, and the reaction to the photo. Could also include links to other work by the artist, related artists, and even the ability to buy the image on a mug or poster at the museum shop
◦ For self-guided tours at factories. Scan a code, learn what that equipment does…
Why use a QR Code?
Find desired info you want to encode Go to http://www.qrstuff.com/
◦ This site is one of many QR Code Generators.◦ Follow these 5 easy steps….
I. Data Type – Select what data your encodingI. Email Address, URL, Text Message, Phone Number, Etc……
II. Content to Encode1. Your Data Content
III. Color of your QR CodeIV. Output Type
1. Download2. Print3. Email
V. Generate – “Click Generate”
How can I make a QR Code?
Resource: Ubimark LLC, Ubimark Books
QR Codes in Education Video
http://www.youtube.com/user/ubimark
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