QR Codes: Addressing Language Visibility on Campus
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QR Codes: Addressing Language Visibility on Campus NEALLT 2014 “Technology and Language Learning: In the Classroom and Beyond” Swarthmore College March 14-16 Presented by Luba Iskold, Ed. D. Professor of Russian & Director LLC Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Muhlenberg College
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QR Codes: Addressing Language Visibility on Campus
NEALLT 2014“Technology and Language Learning:
In the Classroom and Beyond”Swarthmore College
March 14-16
Presented byLuba Iskold, Ed. D.
Professor of Russian & Director LLCDepartment of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Muhlenberg College
Presentation Outline
What is a QR code?Where are QR codes used?How to create your own QR code? Where to find a QR code reader?How to use a QR reader?Ideas for using QR codesExamples of use
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What is a QR Code?
Technology developed by a Japanese company Danso-Wave in 1994 QR codes- abbreviation for QUICK RESPONSE codes Advanced matrix or two-dimensional barcode Stores data in both vertical & horizontal directions Readable by mobile devices with cameras & QR scanners
Features: Large data capacity in small printed size Instant access to information No need to type a long URL Low technical barrier for creating/reading
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Where are QR Codes Used?
AdvertisingCouponsCreative name tagsGuided toursEducation
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How to Find Free QR Code Generators? Search: Free QR code generators:
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How to Create your Own QR Code?
Copy the URL of desired informationGo to
http://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ (just an example of a QR generator)
Paste the URL in the designated boxClick to generate your QR codeSave the QR code and print it
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How to Use any QR Code Reader?
Go to the App Store on your phoneDownload a free QR ReaderFocus your phone camera on the QR codeThe app returns the decoded text or web
URL
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Examples of QR Reader Apps
Hundreds of QR Reader Apps: Apple iOS: iPhone/iPad Google: Android
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Ideas for using QR Codes
QR codes can be used to highlight interesting aspects of language and culture study:Creative student projects Cultural ExplorationsService LearningDistinguished SpeakersConversation TablesLanguage ClubsStudy AbroadAlumni
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Ideas for using QR Codes
Hallway Display Cases: Russian
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Ideas for using QR Codes Russian Conversation Table & Club
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Ideas for using QR Codes
Creative Student Projects
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Ideas for using QR Codes
Distinguished Lecturers & Cultural Trips
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Ideas for using QR Codes
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Ideas for using QR Codes
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Ideas for using QR Codes
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Ideas for using QR CodesAlumni Voices
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Ideas for using QR Codes
Alumni Voices & Internships
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Ideas for using QR Codes
International Drama: Poster Exhibit
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Ideas for using QR CodesInternational Drama: Poster Exhibit
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Ideas for using QR CodesInternational Drama: Poster Exhibit
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Save your QR Codes !
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Contact Information:
Dr. Luba Iskold2400 Chew Street
Muhlenberg College,Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures,
Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: 484-664-3516Fax: 484-664-3722
E-mail: [email protected]://www.muhlenberg.edu/depts/forlang/LLC/
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