QR codes enhance learning at Iowa school

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The barcodes are being used to increase interactions in the lessons being taught to elementary school students. Van Meter Elementary, an Iowa school, is using QR codes to help to make learning more interactive for its students during their technology and library times throughout the week. By scanning the barcodes, the students are directed to specific websites relevant to the topics. Located near Des Moines, the school is moving forward with technology that will allow its students to scan QR codes in order to be able to view book reports…

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QR codes within 3D images help consumers find deals

With the ever increasing popularity of QR codes, the technology is always being used for new and innovative applications. Among the most recent is the use of QR codes for three dimensional hologram generation. The Marketing Ad Group has announced that it has achieved incorporation of QR codes into the message from its Holographic Greeter/Concierge. When these two types of technology were brought together, the outcome was the display of a holographic image displayed upon a cut-out that is life-size. The result is that the Holographic Greeter can be displayed…

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Best business practices with QR code mobile marketing

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QR codes, also known as quick response codes, 2D barcodes, and mobile barcodes, have rapidly been making their way into the mobile marketing environment, and NeoMedia Technologies, Inc., a leader in that industry’s technology, has published their list of the most effective ways to put them to use. Some of the points that they recommend include the following: • Starting early. They recommend that companies begin the use of QR codes and mobile marketing while the technology is still new and during the earliest parts of a campaign, so that…

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No more lines with paperless QR movie tickets

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Village Cinemas, an Australia based cinema chain, has launched their new QR code driven service that will help movie goers skip lines. Etickets are becoming a popular alternative to standing in line at the local theater. However, buying tickets online means either having to print them out at home or have them printed at the theater. Village aims to take advantage of this growing trend by offering a service that allows customers to buy tickets online but not have to worry about printing them later. By going to Village’s mobile…

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Will mushroom company get magic results from QR code campaign?

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To-Jo Mushrooms, a fourth generation family-owned producer and distributor of fresh mushroom products, has announced that they will be introducing QR codes to their products. Initially, the codes will be featured on the packages of only a small number of fresh mushroom packs. The company is hoping to take advantage of the popularity of smart phones and other mobile devices and believes that the codes will help them stand out in the minds of consumers. As part of their mobile marketing efforts, To-Jo has also produced a bevy of new…

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