QR codes are special barcodes that can be read by a mobile device and will link to data such as text ,a URL or video. if you have been using or thinking about using QR codes in the classroom with your pupils you might want to try Microsoft Tag. These tags offer some extra features which will allow you to add different elements to your learning activities. These include the ability to incorporate simple images in the tag design and a really great feature, a website that will collect and display data of the number of times the tag has been used.
Application Name – Microsoft Tag
Free access at – http://tag.microsoft.com
Visit http://gettag.mobi on your mobile phone browser to get the tag reader
System Requirements –
The Microsoft Tag Reader works on Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and J2ME phones. View the Resources section for a list of Supported Devices.
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I found it incredibly easy to put background pictures on some tags for EYFS children in school this week - so we knew which were for phonics activities and which went to the school website - we're also intending to use that technique for differentiation.
I also used tag codes on my new business cards - that way, if my number changes I don't need a whole new set of cards printing!