Handheld librarian IV Feb 23, 2011 - QR Codes & Augmented Reality For Mobile Library Users
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QR CODES & AUGMENTED REALITY
QUICK RECALL CODES
HOW DO QR CODES WORK?
• A 2D barcode that links to online content like text, audio, websites, images, maps, videos and more.
• Needs a mobile device with a camera and a QR reader app.
USING QR CODES AT SCHOOL
• Digital scavenger hunts
• Links to school and classroom websites
• Adding multimedia content to static displays
• Tagging library books with student reviews
• Insert into worksheets for more information
• Create a QR calendar for lessons
• Differentiating instruction with students
AUGMENTED REALITY
WHAT IS AUGMENTED REALITY?
A process in which technology is used to enhance or alter our perceived notions of
reality.
WHY AR AT SCHOOL?
• Students take ownership of their learning
• Appeals to multiple learning styles
• It can provide an unmatched learning environment
• Expands learning boundaries
Resources for QR Codes
Online QR Code Generators:
• http://www.qrstuff.com/• http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/• http://keremerkan.net/qr-code-and-2d-cod
e-generator/
Free QR Code Reader Apps
• Qrafter (iPhone or iPad versions)• Red Laser (iPhone or Android), or Qrdroid
(Android)• QR Code Scanner Pro (Blackberry)
Resources for Augmented Reality
• Olympus PEN Camera Augmented Reality Website
• PBS Lunch Rush App (for iPhone, iPod Touch & iPad)
• BMW Z4 Augmented Reality Car Website• GE Smart Grid Augmented Reality Viewer• Mixed Reality Camera Demo from SMART• Word Lens: Augmented Reality Translation
App• ZooBurst: 3D Pop Up Augmented Reality
Books