QR codes as a learning technology

Exploring the use of QR Codes as a Learning Technology Plymouth e-learning Conference 23 rd April 2009 Andy Ramsden Head of e-Learning University of Bath http://go.bath.ac.uk/andyramsden eatbath-present andyramsden jiscqr http://www.bath.ac.uk/lmf/download/32833 URL

The aims ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/bidryboo/300945382/

what is a QR code? A QR Code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The "QR" is derived from "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. QR Codes are common in Japan where they are currently the most popular type of two dimensional codes. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],www.mobile-learning.blog-city.com/read/qr_codes.htm A QR Code effectively and efficiently connects the physical world and the electronic URL

What about you? Who has a camera phone? Who has created a QR Code? Who has read a QR Code on their phone? Who can read this QR Code?

what is involved? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],A QR Code Reader http://www.i-nigma.mobi 07781 489 340 A QR Code Generator http://qrcode.kaywa.com The following example, illustrates scanning a QR Code, adding it to your favourites and accessing the web site: http://www.bath.ac.uk/lmf/download/26048

QR Codes in T&L: Intro http://go.bath.ac.uk/qrcode URL

QR Codes in T&L QR Codes only QR Codes with other tools e-Admin e-Learning Sign up for SMS news alerts using QR codes Classroom formative feedback Subscription to a rss news feed Within library catalogue Inclusion within web pages (bookmarking) JIT content in lectures (links, slides etc.,) Appended to Moodle print outs Handbooks linking to online resources Campus / Library Inductions Video (youtune) user guides vCard / Office Hours A QR Code effectively and efficiently connects the physical world and the electronic Augmented reality gaming

QR Codes to improve the feedback loop on student work ,[object Object],[object Object],Visit their blog and leave a comment, and/or read comments left by other people URL TXT Text comments about the poster to their mobile phone (or text service) SMS URL http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/casestudies Use QR Codes to improve the feedback loop through reducing the barriers involved in a person commenting on a poster or exhibit. Use of the QR Code facilitates the effective completion of the task on a phone.

Use QR Codes in a Library catalogue http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/2009/03/23/uni-of-bath-library-including-qr-codes-in-catalogue/ URL

Use QR codes to gather feedback (closed) Would you recommend this session to a colleague? YES Tag responses: q2 07624 804921 NO

Mobile educational gaming http://www.flickr.com/photos/jazzybam/sets/72157615487815373/

are students aware of QR Codes? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],URL http://opus.bath.ac.uk/12782 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

how might you use QR Codes? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

thank you Andy Ramsden [email_address] eatbath-present andyramsden URL http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode jiscqr

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