Littlestone
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QR Codes
Feb 25, 2011, 20:26
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Now QR Codes could be a very positive development (and not just at Avebury).
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ocifant
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 25, 2011, 20:55
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On this topic, in reply to Heritage Action, the Yorkshire Dales tweeted a response:
"We have our first site panel with QR codes in production. You might like our archaeology website too http://ow.ly/42s2z"
So expect to see them more and more as time goes on...
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tjj
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Edited Feb 25, 2011, 22:11
Re: QR Codes
Feb 25, 2011, 21:54
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ocifant wrote: On this topic, in reply to Heritage Action, the Yorkshire Dales tweeted a response:
"We have our first site panel with QR codes in production. You might like our archaeology website too http://ow.ly/42s2z"
So expect to see them more and more as time goes on...
They're completely new to me - perhaps they deserve their own thread.
I can't see any problem if they are used in conjunction with normal text - which they can't in fairness replace because not everyone owns a smart phone. Could you clarify - is a mobile phone signal needed, because if it is they wouldn't work out at Silbury.
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thesweetcheat
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 25, 2011, 22:08
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tjj wrote: I can't see any problem if they are used in conjunction with normal text - which they can't in fairness replace because not everyone owns a smart phone.
That was my thought too, although I guess even a luddite like me will get something relevant ten years after the event (we're about to lose our TV next month unless I get round to buying one of these here new-fangled freeview box things).
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goffik
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 25, 2011, 23:41
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Ooh! As a big fan of evolving technology, and getting to grips with my new Android phone, this appeals to me greatly!
I've just started looking into QR codes, by sheer coincidence. and I'm amazed by their speed and versatility.
Good call! Hope this takes off! :)
G x
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Littlestone
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 26, 2011, 12:08
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ocifant wrote: On this topic, in reply to Heritage Action, the Yorkshire Dales tweeted a response:
"We have our first site panel with QR codes in production. You might like our archaeology website too http://ow.ly/42s2z"
So expect to see them more and more as time goes on...
Great stuff oci.
A couple of demos here from libraries in the US that have started using them - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7QaUClznXM&feature=related and this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmak6uKxr2M&feature=related
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nigelswift
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 26, 2011, 12:25
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Fantastic. It's the future. Hope EH, NT et al embrace it ASAP - you could set it all up for less than the cost of a single info board or those portable devices they give out at Stonehenge etc.
And the case for "democratising" information sources is beyond resistance. If they don't trust TMA information they can always make it clear that their account is the "official" one and all other info comes from "the community" (i.e. not edited or approved by them).
It's like we've been saying, "the big stone society" can't be kept in an official bottle once it's been uncorked.
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juamei
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 26, 2011, 13:28
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tjj wrote:
They're completely new to me - perhaps they deserve their own thread.
I can't see any problem if they are used in conjunction with normal text - which they can't in fairness replace because not everyone owns a smart phone. Could you clarify - is a mobile phone signal needed, because if it is they wouldn't work out at Silbury.
Huh, I've never had any signal probs at Silbury, must be different providers...
The idea is to enhance the site, provide access to TMA, the HER/SMR, Meg Portal etc from an easily scanable point on site. The normal signage would remain on site.
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Littlestone
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Edited Feb 26, 2011, 15:39
Re: QR Codes
Feb 26, 2011, 13:43
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...you could set it all up for less than the cost of a single info board or those portable devices they give out at Stonehenge etc.
Can’t remember if they charge for those or not, but audio guides (especially those in languages other than English) must date very quickly. The advantage of a Quick Response code is that it’s just that, with new info being constantly added.
Alan, in his feature on the Journal, suggests, “...a scheme whereby volunteers can register to pull together and be responsible for site information, held on a central website (a wiki?).” That’s a brilliant idea and, as you say Nigel, “...they [EH, NT etc] can always make it clear that their account is the "official" one and all other info comes from "the community" (i.e. not edited or approved by them)."
Bring it on!
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moss
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Re: QR Codes
Feb 26, 2011, 14:08
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ocifant wrote: On this topic, in reply to Heritage Action, the Yorkshire Dales tweeted a response:
"We have our first site panel with QR codes in production. You might like our archaeology website too http://ow.ly/42s2z"
So expect to see them more and more as time goes on...
And of course Wessex Archaeology in their revising of the Research Framework of Avebury and Stonehenge WHS project said "we must encourage wide stakeholder participation and community ownership of the product".
So what I read there is that if there is not going to be much money around for the next few years, we, the public must have input in development ideas, and use clever techies like you Alan to help run the show, its called voluntary work;)
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