This is part of a series of posts showcasing some interesting infographics that are available on the web. For more information on infographics have a look here and for some of the problems with using infographics graphics have a look here.
Today I've posted two infographics both looking at QR Codes. I've been playing with QR Codes since 2008 (which even made an entry in the 2009 Horizon Report!). Anyway, the first infographic looks at what are QR Codes (source) and the second (keep scolling down!) looks at who is really scanning all those QR codes (source).
What are QR Codes? (source):
Who is scanning QR Codes? (source):
UK youth communications company Dubit has completed a country wide survey on teenage QR Code awareness. 72% of 11-18 year olds did not have or were unaware of QR Code scanning apps. When shown an image of a QR code only 43% correctly identified that it could be read by a mobile phone while 19% admitted they didn’t know what it was. 33% of those questioned correctly identified the image as a QR code, with 22% believing it was called an RFID tag and 12% labeling it as an infograph. Of the 19% of teens that had scanned QR Codes 74% said it was worth doing so.
IDEO's Future of the Book video shows three different possible concepts for near-future books.
I like the look of the third version the best.
The Future of the Book. from IDEO on Vimeo.
On another note James Clay’s ‘The iPad, the future of reading’ video from The Future of Technology in Education Conference (#FOTE10) is worth a quick look.
I’ve been listening to Alice in Wonderland on my iPod
– in fact I’ve downloaded a load of audio books just recently when I came
across thoughtaudio.com.
So far I have downloaded:
The thoughtaudio.com website if definitely worth exploring.
Lots of talk about the iPad in education at the moment. It really is a fantastic device but I worry that its not at a price point that makes it affordable to schools. However, I was interested to read that Marvell are aiming to release a tablet by the end of the year and they want it to hit the $100 price point in the USA.
Obviously, it is not going to be as high a specification as the iPad but it might just do a lot of the things that we will need it to do for school (eg: access the web and cloud based applications). The press release states that it will initially either run Google Android or Windows 7 Mobile. I’m guessing the Windows 7 version will be slightly more expensive as Android is free?
In another article I read that the next version of the OLPC (One Laptop per Child) will also be a tablet and it will also be designed by Marvell. Again this will initially run Google Android but they hope for it to eventually run Lynex.The YouTube clip below shows the concept of the new OLPC – for the price it looks great!
I loved the future learning spaces exhibition
at the 2010 RM Strategic Forums. But I did feel that there were a few things
that were missing – perhaps I am just being picky but I would have included.
1) GPS
Although a number of wonderful outdoor
instruments were showcased in the future learning zone. It was a shame that
were not more examples of how technology can be used outdoors. It would be nice
to see some good examples of GPS, geocashing, educahing, QR or AR Code /
Microsoft Tag or even and outdoor wireless solution?
(photo - @jdeyneberg)
2) Games Consoles
Lots of computers, touch screens, laptops, iPod Touches, netbooks and desk tops but no games consoles? A huge opportunity missed here? Where was the Nntendo Wii with children swimming around inside endless ocean? Or the Play Station 3 with children creating sophisticated levels for Little Big Planet or the xBox with children carrying out complex problem solving tasks with Microsoft KODU?
Although we had some good education iPhone / iPod Touch Apps what about the one that could be created for a specific school? Pulling in the schools twitter feed, its school radio podcast channel and RSS feed of the latest school news?
Porchester Junior School have got one if you have not seen it?
4) Microsoft MultiPoint and Multipoint Server Products
Also no sign of MultiPoint from Microsoft to allow children to connect a number of USB mice to one computer and its sister product Multipoint Server that turns one computer into 3 or 4.
Some people might think that the reason not to showcase products like this would mean that schools would spend less on hardware. In reality of course, schools can only spend the money they have – if you sell them good products, at a competitive price point, that add value to the learning experience or make a school more efficient they will still always the money they have.
5) iPad
I know its only just come out….but come on!
A missed opportunity here and a definite crowd pleaser!
Perhaps this could have been linked to the future of library spaces, ebooks etc...
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