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Location Aware Learning Location Aware Learning ActivitiesActivitiesRSC Eastern VLE Forum

Bedford College4th March, 2011

Aaron BurrellEnhancing Learning through Innovative Technology

University Campus Suffolk

04/03/2011 Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology

iAaronBurrell

QR CodesQR Codes

Who has scanned a code?Who has created a code?

04/03/2011 | Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology

Thank you to David Hopkins (@hopkinsdavid) for the use of the image

What is a QR CodeWhat 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


What is a QR Code?What is a QR Code?

How to make a code◦A web-based form – many available

◦Develop your ownwolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/elttcode

Shortend URLs◦Less detailed code

Tracking◦Google Analytics◦Bit.ly – others now available


Our GeneratorOur Generator


Use in EducationUse 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/


MyTour App DemonstrationMyTour App Demonstration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgVM5LRNy8s



Very easy to author, website driven

http://www.mypersonaltour.com/


How would you use them?How would you use them?

Form small groups10 minutes to discuss how you might use the

codes, noting uses down on paper

Ideas will be made available via Elevate blog


How to download our GeneratorHow to download our Generator

Access our blog

http://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/elevate

Or scan

Then select the “QR Code” tag


Staff DevelopmentStaff Development

UCS Elevate Team◦Online Podcasting course◦Available to all

◦Make contact via our blog


ContactsContacts

Team Bloghttp://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/elevate

My Bloghttp://wolseyweb.ucs.ac.uk/blogs/aaronb

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Location Aware Learning Location Aware Learning ActivitiesActivitiesRSC Eastern VLE Forum

Bedford College4th March, 2011

Aaron BurrellEnhancing Learning through Innovative Technology

University Campus Suffolk

04/03/2011 Enhancing Learning through Innovative Technology

iAaronBurrell