Wednesday, January 12, 2011

QR Codes...The Beginning

So I have been excited about QR codes for quite awhile now. I have wanted to start integrating them into our Media Center, but everytime I sat down to start making plans I found it to be too overwhelming. There are just so many great ways to use these, so today I took a new approach. I decided to just start with one idea and to keep building.

First, I want to say I created a survey (Google Docs, of course) on Monday that inquires about student knowledge of QR codes and whether or not they have the devices to access them. I have already had 3 responses and we have not even had school this week. Good to know some of them are visiting the school webpage.

Today, I created a QR code that reveals text.

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I made bookmarks with this QR code. I did not reveal that it was a QR code on the bookmark but encouraged discovery instead. I did hint that an app was required. The code reveals a message and directions for a contest. I am going to draw a prize winner from all those who successfully complete the task. I even distributed the bookmarks to staff members. There will be a separate prize for the staff drawing. I haven't decided what it will be, but I am thinking about purchasing Comic Life (love that program).

Now, step 2......

3 comments:

  1. Now this is an idea worth stealing! (With permission, of course!) Great job! Can't wait to hear how your journey progresses!

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  2. Great ideas start with one little step.... this looks like a fun one!

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  3. librarygirl, feel free to steal. I will keep you posted on the journey.

    Ms. Brannock, I think all my ideas are going to have to be one step. I have found that otherwise I spend too much time just moving papers around on my desk.

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