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This document discusses using QR codes in library instruction sessions to engage students in a scavenger hunt activity and familiarize them with career resources. The librarian created QR codes linked to relevant resources and questions, and placed them around the library. Students used their smartphones to scan the codes, find answers, and discuss their findings. Immediate feedback showed students enjoyed using their phones and learning about QR codes. Lessons included testing codes on multiple devices, having online backup content, and preparing for technical issues. Revisions would make codes link to questions and use polling software for feedback.
Qr code
- 1. QR Codes in Library Instruction Erin Burns, Reference Librarian Penn State Wilkes-Barre
- 2. Tired of the same presentation Different and Innovative Reaching the students in a different way Dissipating fear of the library
- 3. QR codes and academic libraries: Reaching mobile users, Robin Ashford, C&RL News, Nov 2010
- 4. ENGL 004 Career Resources Essay Don’t have to do a “research paper”
- 5. Remake Library Treasure Hunt Project Find Career Resources using the QR codes scattered about the library Question Sheet QR Codes would be the answers Made it easy on purpose Needed the students back in the classroom to discuss what they found where and why it was relevant
- 6. Prep Time 3-4 hours Create a Question sheet where items are located what the items that they found contain align with ACRL Information Literacy Standards Ex: What are the differences between academic journals, popular magazines, and trade magazines?
- 7. Prep Time: QR Code Creation 2-3 hours http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ URL, text, phone number, or SMS Used text and URLs Place QR codes in strategic places around the library Physical and Digital Spaces
- 8. Class Session 10 minutes Figuring out who has a “smart phone” Downloading appropriate software Testing software and websites Groups 20 Minutes in the library Finding the codes and answers 20 minutes discussing what they found, why it was important
- 9. 2 ENGL 004 Classes Session 1 Session 2 20 students 15 students 7 had smart phones 3 had smart phones 1 iPhone, couple of All iPhones Blackberries and a couple of Droids/Android devices None of the students knew what a QR Code was
- 10. Student feedback Immediate feedback was Next semester that they seemed to like it ENGL 015 students came Liked being able to use back “prepared” with a their phones QR reader that worked much better Saw them showing other students what they were doing, what QR Codes are
- 11. Lessons Learned Library was LOUD Be Aware and prepare for the inevitable wireless interruption or Test the codes and webpages on other technical issues. There will be multiple devices and platforms(if some. It will be ok. possible) Have a good amount of online Don’t be afraid of the new material for your mobile users, technologies or to try something specifically mobile webpages. different. Students are more friendly and not afraid to talk to me Need for digital literacy Which QR Code reader should I Personalized the experience for download? Why is it not working? Do I have a smartphone? the students
- 12. Revisions for Fall Might make the QR codes be the question Use PollEverywhere (text messaging instant audience feedback) for beginning and end of class feedback http://www.polleverywhere.com/ Use RedLaser QR Reader and creator Can create a code with multiple URLs embedded in it http://redlaser.com/
- 13. Other projects Nesbitt Library Other Libraries Using them in displays In the reference section to guide to online content