Workshop at Durham Blackboard User Conference

1. Designing, developing and testing a location aware learning activity using QR Codes Durham Blackboard Users Conference University of Durham 6 th January, 2011 Andy Ramsden E-Learning Development Manager University Campus Suffolk http://andyramsden.wordpress.com [email_address] elltucs andyramsden URL

4. An authentic activity Information sheet – including the overall question, and assistance to get a QR Code reader on a phone. Blackboard – group management (group names and teams) Resources In groups they have to answer a multiple choice question and be prepared to explain the rationale for their choice in the seminar. In set groups, walk around the building to decode a number of QR Codes, to collect information and discussion ideas. Description (what they do) For students to gather knowledge and the sources of information. They need to recall the relative economic rankings of various countries, and understand the basis for such rankings (comprehension). They must be able to apply these concepts and analyse the information in order to answer the question Purpose (why doing it) Development Economics: Rank the countries Activity

10. Designing your activity In pairs, using the design activity template and the learning sequence template start designing an authentic activity which includes the use of QR Codes http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/778218478 Activity Design Templates https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdkSZP9KRlOJv5jOw3uAZg0tmSbqP-yqnO8z6ARPcQo/edit?hl=en

11. What have we got? Each group provides 2 min feedback on where they are in terms of their ideas and designs (talk through their activity design templates)

12. Thanks, where next … elltucs andyramsden URL Flickr Photos … with thanks Hands in the air – Junnibug – http://www.flickr.com/photos/junnibug/5156585155 Blooming Gardenia Flower – Sean Dreiing – http://www.flickr.com/photos/seandreilinger/778218478