What is a QR Code?

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

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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