QR Code and GPS Learning Activities Presentation at Bedford College for the RSC VLE Forum.

1. iAaronBurrell
Location Aware Learning
Activities
RSC Eastern VLE Forum
Bedford College
4th March, 2011
Aaron Burrell
Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology
University Campus Suffolk
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2. QR Codes
 Who has scanned a code?
 Who has created a code?
Thank you to David Hopkins (@hopkinsdavid) for the use of the image
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3. What is a QR Code
 Quick Response Code
◦ 2 dimensional bar code
◦ Created by Denso-Wave in 1994
 Originally used for stock control in
large factories (car parts)
 Can contain
◦ 7,089 numeric characters
◦ 4,296 alphanumeric characters
◦ Ideal for
 URLs, Text, Phone Numbers, Contact Details,
SMS, Geolocation
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4. What is a QR Code?
 How to make a code
◦ A web-based form – many available
◦ Develop your own
wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/elttcode
 Shortend URLs
◦ Less detailed code
 Tracking
◦ Google Analytics
◦ Bit.ly – others now available
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5. Our Generator
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6. Use in Education
 Extend learning at Exhibitions
◦ Case study of Art Exhibition
in UCS Gallery
 Raise staff awareness
 QR Code – access to artists
contact details, catalogue
 Planning location aware learning activity
◦ Based around Ipswich Wet Dock
◦ Combining QR Codes and GPS
◦ History Department and Ipswich Maritime Trust
◦ iPhone App Developed by Sebastian Borggrewe
http://www.sebastianborggrewe.de/
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7. MyTour App Demonstration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgVM5LRNy8s
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8. MyTour App Demonstration
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9. MyTour App Demonstration
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10. MyTour App Demonstration
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11. MyTour App Demonstration
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12. MyTour App Demonstration
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13. MyTour App Demonstration
 Very easy to author, website driven
http://www.mypersonaltour.com/
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14. How would you use them?
 Form small groups
 10 minutes to discuss how you might use the
codes, noting uses down on paper
 Ideas will be made available via Elevate blog
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15. How to download our Generator
 Access our blog
http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/elevate
 Or scan
Then select the “QR Code” tag
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16. Staff Development
 UCS Elevate Team
◦ Online Podcasting course
◦ Available to all
◦ Make contact via our blog
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17. Contacts
 Team Blog
http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/elevate
 My Blog
http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/aaronb

iAaronBurrell
elevateucs
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18. iAaronBurrell
Location Aware Learning
Activities
RSC Eastern VLE Forum
Bedford College
4th March, 2011
Aaron Burrell
Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology
University Campus Suffolk
04/03/2011 Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology