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