were a prominent theme. She was greatly impressed, but totally
overwhelmed. I would love to be able to explore this further with her,
and would appreciate any input from the group as to how one might
start to learn about them.
Thanks!
Jim Landskroener
Kent School
Chestertown, MD
On Nov 8, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Jeff Kirchick wrote:
> Though I am not representing a school, I know a fair bit about QR
> codes and
> would be happy to help.
>
> QR codes are like bar codes -- think about scanning a ticket at a
> sporting
> event -- except that they represent something. You might scan a QR
> code and
> be directed to a website. You might scan a QR code at a museum and
> instantly
> be directed to a page with lots of information about whatever it is
> that you
> are looking at. You might scan a QR code on your phone, which in turn
> downloads a mobile app straight to the device!
>
> I think schools can use QR codes in a lot of different ways. I think
> one of
> the best ways would be in their school literature. QR codes can be
> scanned
> to generate a wealth of information; maybe it would even prompt
> somebody to
> download the school's mobile app. It could also take someone to a
> registration form for an event (reunions, or other alumni events).
> Whatever
> it is -- you can use traditional forms of marketing (school
> publications) to
> engage and prod those who have the proper devices to do things on
> campus.
>
> I have seen a couple of my clients use QR codes in their school
> yearbooks,
> too. Ironically, some have used QR codes for the sole purpose of
> educating
> people on what QR codes are -- so that in the future, they can be
> used in
> more practical ways.
>
> If you have any more questions, I am happy to help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 6:22 PM, Jessi Christiansen <
> jchristiansen@epiphanyschool.org> wrote:
>
>> Hey Bernadette,
>> Did you get a response to your QR code question? I'd love to know how
>> people are using them. Share if you can.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> ~Jessi
>>
>> Jessi Christiansen
>> Assistant Head of School
>> Epiphany School
>> (206) 720-7650
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: A forum for independent school educators [mailto:
>> ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Bernadette Roche
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:31 AM
>> To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>> Subject: QR Codes for schools
>>
>> Have any of your schools played with these QR Codes for use for
>> marketing?
>>
>>
>>
>> Bernadette Roche
>>
>> Director of Technology
>>
>> Oakhill Day School
>>
>> www.oakhilldayschool.org
>>
>> 816.436.6228
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
>> ]
>> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons,
>> attribution,
>> non-commercial, share-alike license.
>> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
>>
>> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
>> ]
>> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons,
>> attribution,
>> non-commercial, share-alike license.
>> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jeff Kirchick
> Universities & Independent Schools Specialist
> SCVNGR
> (c) 617.640.0225
> jeff@scvngr.com
> kirchick@scvngr.com
> twitter: @JeffreyKirchick
>
> SCVNGR in the Chronicle of Higher
> Education!<http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/location-based-apps-add-virtual-dimension-to-campus-maps/27495
> >
> Read Mashable's <http://mashable.com/2010/09/26/scvngr-universities/
> > take
> on SCVNGR's presence at 350+ universities and colleges! Check out
> Boston
> University using SCVNGR for orientation, recruitment, & retention in
> Inside
> Higher Ed!<http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/student_affairs_and_technology/using_mobile_apps_for_navigation_orientation_and_transition
> >
> Also
> the Wall Street
> Journal!!<http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2010/09/20/app-watch-geo-location-checks-in-at-college/
> >
>
> <kirchick@scvngr.com>Check out edSocialMedia's
> podcast<http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2010/09/geo-location-podcast-with-scvngrs-jeff-kirchick/
> >
> about
> how SCVNGR is revolutionizing the Independent School world! See
> Silverpoint's<http://www.silverpoint.net/blog/index.aspx?pageaction=ViewSinglePublic&LinkID=889&ModuleID=238&NEWSPID=1
> >
> blog!
> Or Private School Review <http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/207
> >!
>
> Who uses SCVNGR? Check it out!
> http://www.scvngr.com/clients/
>
> [ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874
> ]
> Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons,
> attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
> RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
[ For info on ISED-L see https://www.gds.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128874 ]
Submissions to ISED-L are released under a creative commons, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike license.
RSS Feed, http://listserv.syr.edu/scripts/wa.exe?RSS&L=ISED-L
