More Fun with Android Apps

Just found out about a very cool app called Quick Cite.Just download it from Android Market ($1.02) and use it to scan bar codes on books. It will create citations in APA, MLA,Chicago, or IEEE. AWESOME!!

QR Codes

In an engineering economics class, I created a QR code that I included on the library assignment worksheet. At the beginning of the class, after I introduced myself and told the class what we would be learning, I asked if anyone knew what the square mark at the top of the worksheet was. Almost immediately several students said "a barcode!" I asked if anyone had scanned it and they had. The code led them to the LibGuide for the class assignment. This made a great icebreaker for the class and an effective way to link the worksheet to the LibGuide.

Poll Everywhere

After spending many hours preparing a Harry Potter-themed Poll Everywhere game for Career Day, the event was canceled due to a snow storm. Hopefully the Harry Potter phenomenon will live on until next March, when we can actually use it.