QR+Codes+-+The+Basics

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 * 1) ****Activity 1 – Download a QR Code Reader to your mobile device. **
 * 1) My QR Reader of Choice: i-Nigma - Works on all mobile platforms.
 * 2) Red Laser is also a good option if you want bar code scanning capabilities as well.

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 * 2) Activity 2 – Introduction to QR Codes **
 * 1) Background
 * 2) Student Lego QR Code: []
 * 3) Lego Advertising Campaign: []
 * 4) QR Crazy: []
 * 3) ****Activity 3 – Formative Assessment Activity **
 * 1) Open a note taking app and number 1 through 6.
 * 2) Use your QR scanner to scan the questions displayed on the screen.
 * 3) E-mail your answers to RMayben@bamaed.ua.edu. (optional assessment idea)
 * 4) ****<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Activity 4 – Creating QR Codes **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">QR Stuff: []
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Advantages **1)** Saved as an image; **2)** Color can be changed; **3)** Ability to print on labels
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Make QR Codes Talk with []

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Create codes that link to each of the following:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">5) ****<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Activity 5 – Practice Creating Your Own Codes & Sharing with Your Neighbor **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Website **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> (Examples: Your class website, a homework reminder page, news article)
 * 2) **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">YouTube video **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> (Examples: make old textbooks new, interactive handout)
 * 3) **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">E-mail message **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> (Example: Get parent addresses on open house night)
 * 4) **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Plain Text **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> (Example: Bell ringer, questions, instructions)

> (Creating Scavenger Hunts will be covered in the second session.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">6) ****<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Activity 6 – QR Code Lesson Demo **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">These are two examples of how to turn QR Codes into learning centers/activities.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Example 1: What is SAMR? - []
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Created using a word processor, QR Stuff, & the QR Scavenger Hunt Generator.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Example 2: Big Ben Quiz
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Created using a word processor, QR Stuff, & []
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">If you would like to self-assess yourself, scan the yellow questions around the room.

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">7) ****<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Activity 7 – Integration Resources **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Ideas from AETC Featured Presenter, Tony Vincent @ []
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Visit Teacher’s Pay Teachers for free QR Code Lessons: []
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">For More Ideas: http://uatim.wikispaces.com/QRazyExtras