OK - with the larger, "high-density" ones like Blake's, I just get a "pulsing" on the reader, and can never get them to activate.I wonder if there are limitations (perhaps of my reader/phone...)?
That's one of the challenges I wanted to try and encourage discussion around.
How many "classes" of learning citizen are we creating learning for?
Are we really going to say "you can learn!!", (but only if you have a smartphone with a camera?).
Technology, and ways to do it, often out-run the audience.
If you only replace your PC every 4-5 years, and you cannot run virtual-worlds/"serious games" because of processor speed and bandwidth, then is it right for us as IDs to create "classes" of learners?
In my organization we are taking this complexity into consideration.
Pilots on any new-technology projects takes into account the equipment the audience of the content own as well as how much they travel and their need for content availability on flights etc.
There are roles that these solutions are appropriate for, but for the majority of our employees they are irrelevant.
We're an international company, spread over 5 continents where different technological standards exist. For example, when giving an example in a course in India two years ago, I had to explain what VOD was (or use another example), which is obvious to other learners (even outside of the cable and communications industry). So we’re looking more at technology penetration rate than trying to use the latest gadgets out there.
For those who are reading this thread and wondering what the rorshach/barcode thingies are, they're called QR (quick response) codes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code
It would be cool to have QR codes in a job environment. Like, in a manufacturing facility, small QR stickers could be placed on machines, so workers could scan a code to access online job aids or other e-learning resources for that equipment.
Similar idea was used in this airshow. Patrons walk through the air show and scan a code on the plane to read about stats on that particular aircraft.
These are called QR codes, and they are like barcodes, but can, for example, point at a url, or a text document, and you can scan them with any smartphone + a reader.
So here's my concept after seeing this video:
Man has tattoo
Tattoo is flower with QR code in the middle - QR code points to a url with video, video has background that matches his tattoo.
The url is static, but the VIDEO can change at will.
SO........
He now has a tattoo with a QR code where the output can change at will.
So......
Imagine a course where the last page was printable, and had something compelling on it like just the words "IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH TODAY!", and a QR code, and some compelling logo.
Activating it leads to the same url everytime, but a corporate message, or follow-up to the training, perhaps on YouTube that changes each month and reinforces some policy or process?
So the difference in application between this qr code method and any old link in a course (at least in terms of static link, changing content) is that a qr code can be presented in a different medium, right? In a digital medium like a presenter course, you could just use a link - low tech I know - to the same effect. And no phone required, so that's a plus from a compatibility perspective.
But it seems to be that the awesome advantage is you could use this as a link from a paper handout, course workbook or job aid. For example, if you had a manual with a technical drawing, you could stick a QR code in the corner of the page and then put the explination of the the drawing, or an interactive walkthrough, or additional sales resources related to the notable feature of the drawing. Seems like this is a method for sticking a hyperlink on any brick and mortar wall.
Which begs the question, how long until we find one graffitied on a restroom wall?
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Thanks Bruce, just recieved it via email, it has given me a few ideas
inspired as always
Phil
I this going to be your default way of communicating now?
yours is bigger than mine!
Do the ideas have to be posted as qr codes?
Yes!
Seems reasonable don't you think?
Bruce
I like the idea... pretty cool:
OK - with the larger, "high-density" ones like Blake's, I just get a "pulsing" on the reader, and can never get them to activate.I wonder if there are limitations (perhaps of my reader/phone...)?
Bruce
I am using redlaser on an iphone and it reads that one fine, it may be an issue with the resolution of the camera
Phil
Hmmmm...
BeeTag on a Samsung does not, so I guess we are also exploring where these do NOT work as options...
Boo!
Bruce
Yes - http://www.bctester.de/en/download.htm, which incidentally, is here...
And if we're not there yet, and cannot scan them???
Well Efrat,
That's one of the challenges I wanted to try and encourage discussion around.
How many "classes" of learning citizen are we creating learning for?
Are we really going to say "you can learn!!", (but only if you have a smartphone with a camera?).
Technology, and ways to do it, often out-run the audience.
If you only replace your PC every 4-5 years, and you cannot run virtual-worlds/"serious games" because of processor speed and bandwidth, then is it right for us as IDs to create "classes" of learners?
Bruce
In my organization we are taking this complexity into consideration.
Pilots on any new-technology projects takes into account the equipment the audience of the content own as well as how much they travel and their need for content availability on flights etc.
There are roles that these solutions are appropriate for, but for the majority of our employees they are irrelevant.
We're an international company, spread over 5 continents where different technological standards exist. For example, when giving an example in a course in India two years ago, I had to explain what VOD was (or use another example), which is obvious to other learners (even outside of the cable and communications industry).
So we’re looking more at technology penetration rate than trying to use the latest gadgets out there.
For those who are reading this thread and wondering what the rorshach/barcode thingies are, they're called QR (quick response) codes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code
It would be cool to have QR codes in a job environment. Like, in a manufacturing facility, small QR stickers could be placed on machines, so workers could scan a code to access online job aids or other e-learning resources for that equipment.
Similar idea was used in this airshow. Patrons walk through the air show and scan a code on the plane to read about stats on that particular aircraft.
You all have too much time on your hands or are all very rich!
or both!
Bruce
Hi Bruce... I STILL don't know what it is, but I think I found one in a tattoo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3qv2dSXQXk&feature=youtu.be
No kidding.
Dave - this is amazing
These are called QR codes, and they are like barcodes, but can, for example, point at a url, or a text document, and you can scan them with any smartphone + a reader.
So here's my concept after seeing this video:
Man has tattoo
Tattoo is flower with QR code in the middle - QR code points to a url with video, video has background that matches his tattoo.
The url is static, but the VIDEO can change at will.
SO........
He now has a tattoo with a QR code where the output can change at will.
So......
Imagine a course where the last page was printable, and had something compelling on it like just the words "IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH TODAY!", and a QR code, and some compelling logo.
Activating it leads to the same url everytime, but a corporate message, or follow-up to the training, perhaps on YouTube that changes each month and reinforces some policy or process?
Possibilities, possibilities.....
Thanks for posting.
Bruce
Yikes! It looks like QR codes will be with us even after death... have a look at this article:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/qr-codes-grave-markers/story?id=14102071
So the difference in application between this qr code method and any old link in a course (at least in terms of static link, changing content) is that a qr code can be presented in a different medium, right? In a digital medium like a presenter course, you could just use a link - low tech I know - to the same effect. And no phone required, so that's a plus from a compatibility perspective.
But it seems to be that the awesome advantage is you could use this as a link from a paper handout, course workbook or job aid. For example, if you had a manual with a technical drawing, you could stick a QR code in the corner of the page and then put the explination of the the drawing, or an interactive walkthrough, or additional sales resources related to the notable feature of the drawing. Seems like this is a method for sticking a hyperlink on any brick and mortar wall.
Which begs the question, how long until we find one graffitied on a restroom wall?
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