References

=**Reference List** =

Barack, L. (2010). QR codes connect students to books. //School Library Journal, 56//(10), 13.

Davis V. (2009). Influencing positive change: The vital behaviors to turn schools toward success. //Teacher Librarian, 37//(2), 8-12.

Densowave. (2010). In //QRcode.com.// [online] Retrieved from http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/index-e.html

Educause. (2009). 7 things you should know about QR codes. [online] Retrieved from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdf

Harris, C. (2010). QR codes in the library. //School Library Journal, 56//(10), 12.

Ohler, J. B. (2010) Digital community digital citizen. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin

QR code. (2010). In //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. [online] Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code Warde, W. F. (1960). John Dewey's theories of education. [online] Retrieved from http://www.marxists.org/archive/novack/works/1960/x03.htm

=** Resource List "Cheat Sheet" ** =

**//5-7 articles or blog posts//**
 *  Anderson, S. W. (2010) //QR huh? What the heck is a QR code.// [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://web20classroom.blogspot.com/2010/12/qr-huh-what-heck-is-qr-code.htm
 *  Along with the catchy title, this blog post offers information for people who are not familiar with QR codes. They suggest ways to use QR codes in the classroom and provide a short video that is worth watching. The reader comments at the bottom of the blog were useful too!
 * Freedman, D. H. (2011). Cracking the Q.R. code. [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/15/cracking-the-q-r-code/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an article from the New York Times describing how a family used QR codes to promote their family restaurant. They decided to add QR codes to their menus so that patrons could learn more about the restaurant and their cuisine. It is a great example of how QR codes are appealing to the general public and how they can support businesses in the community.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hopkins, D. (2010). //QR codes: It's not all about the phone you know.// [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/qr-codes/qr-codes-it%E2%80%99s-not-all-about-the-phones-you-know-qrcode/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">David Hopkins explains how QR codes can be scanned using a computer, rather than the typical mobile device. He suggests a few different programs that are available. These options are great for those that are working on computers and have limited access to handheld devices.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lnash. (2010). //QR codes - implications for teaching and learning.// [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://ceparralibrary.blogspot.com/2010/08/qr-codes.html
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Learning exchange blog has a variety of posts regarding the changing world with implications for teachers and learning, This particular post describes how QR codes are beneficial to 21st century learners. The post promotes experiential learning and connects the reader to other valuable links.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="wiki_link_ext" style="color: #000000;">Preston, C. L. (2011) //QR codes in the classroom.// [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/04/qr-codes-in-classroom.htm
 * <span style="color: #060606; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Charity Preston wrote this post for Richard Byrne's blog about how she uses QR codes to make math worksheets for her students! She describes how to make the codes and how to turn them into fun alternatives to regular math worksheets. What a creative way to get the students learning math! It also includes a link to Preston's site with additional sheets to download
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Schroeder, B. (2011). //10 ways to use QR codes in your classroom.// [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/10-ways-to-use-qr-codes-in-your-classroom/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This blog post has a great introduction to what a QR code is, how to make codes and how to read them, but it extends into how they can be used in the classroom. Schroeder suggests adding a code to business cards to hand out on parent night with links to class web page, student projects, resources, assessments, surveys, assignments, etc.

<span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">//**2-3 research articles**// > Retrieved from http://www.sicet.org/journals/jetde10/7-So.pdf > http://www.libraryjournal.com/slj/articlesatechnology/886846-464/qr_codes_in_the_library.html.csp
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ching-yin, L., & So, S. (2010). QR Codes in Education. //Journal of Educational Technology Development & Exchange//, 3(1), 85-100.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an in-depth article that describes the movement towards using QR codes in educational settings. It begins by describing the history of the codes and moves forward into their practical use in society. It offers suggestions for classroom and library use.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Harris, C. (2010). QR Codes in the Library. // School Library Journal, 56 //(10), 12. Retrieved from
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Harris describes that although QR codes are fairly new to North America, they are becoming more popular. He suggests that they are used as an effective tool to connect people with new information. Harris shares that they can be used with handheld devices and computers for virtually no cost.

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