QR+Codes

Quick Response (QR) codes are popping up everywhere. From advertisements to book and movie trailers, the possibilites are endless.

How are YOU using QR codes in your library? (Add your ideas using the discussion link)
Library Orientation
 * Some ideas shared at the VaASL Regional Conference:**
 * Book trailers by students
 * School orientation for new students/parents
 * Interactive worksheets (can individualize and include video)
 * Centers (take students to online activities)
 * Library web page hunts/catalog examples
 * QR codes on books linking to book trailers, reviews, read-alikes, or student-read excerpts from books
 * Use with webcam
 * Nonfiction - link to related websites
 * Art posters with code linking to books about the artist
 * SOL review
 * Matching fiction books with nonfiction books that relate
 * Questions for trivia, contests, etc.

Share options for websites to use to create your own QR Codes (be sure to share using the discussion link and explain why you use this site):
[|i-nigma]
 * free
 * easy
 * doesn't require registration

QR FAQs:
1. What are some ideas for acquiring iPods?
 * Write a grant
 * Ask the PTSA for money
 * Fundraising (book fair, etc.)
 * Ask local businesses for donations or sponsorship

2. For audio/video files, how do you link with the QR code? Do the audio/video files have to be uploaded to the web to access? Check the capabilities of the QR code generator. For example, if using i-nigma, video and audio files must have a web address. Consider uploading to TeacherTube or YouTube. Be sure to follow copyright guidelines.

3. Do you allow students to use personal devices? School divisions create their own policies regarding the use of personal devices.

4. How do you get webcams to "jump" to the URLs? We can get them to "read" the QR code, but not to link to URLs. We have not tried this yet, but we are exploring possible solutions using sites such as QuickMark and onlinebarcodereader.com (mulitple steps are involved). Please leave a comment if you have been successful using webcams with QR codes.

5. How can we convince the administration the importance of allowing devices in the library?
 * Invite administrators in to the library to participate in lessons incorporating devices
 * Collect data to show how the incorporation and use of devices have a positive impact on student learning.