Using QR Codes in Classrooms

Quick response (QR) is very similar to a bar code. They are easy to create and they have many uses in the classroom. With the posting of a QR code, teachers can lead students to information by just using their iPad's or mobile device's camera. There are tons of ideas for using QR codes in the classroom. QR codes are the perfect tool to help students to accomplish and achieve the good learning. Basically, It's a quickly scannable barcode. The idea of this image takes the students to a specific digital destination. For example, this code on the left will take the students to a QR code generator. Teachers will be able to create all sorts of QR codes. You will need an app that reads the QR codes and there are plenty of free QR code apps to download for Android and Apple Products. Just search. To read them all, you need a phone or computer with a camera and then make the device recognize the code after that QR codes will send you to a link, for example, a mobile number, email, SMS, bookmark, homework, story telling link and more.

Why QR codes are exciting?

There’s a number of reasons to use QR codes, the main reason is that it’s easy to give students web addresses and allow them to be more independent. Teachers all about releasing responsibility to the students as much as possible. Teachers want to be the facilitator of learning and not the one who tells them all the answers. QR codes reduce student frustration of typing in a web address. In know, we can use a link shortener to create shorter links, but even those are difficult for a seven-year-old to type in accurately. With a QR code, teachers can save time (no typing) and students get it right the first time. There’s no chance that students will mistype the web address.
Finally, it’s just plain fun. I mean, who doesn’t love holding a device to a code and having it open a whole new world?

This is the way of using QR codes in the classroom. Also, This technology will enhance students in a variety of ways. For example, students take their device, scan the codes, and listen to the story being read aloud to them. This is a great way for students to get some more reading time without an adult reading to them.

Resources 

Canvas. 2013. Scavenger Hunts: More Uses of QR Codes. [teachers]. URL https://learn.canvas.net/courses/96/pages/scavenger-hunts-more-uses-of-qr-codes
Joeyo. Dec 26, 2016. Hello, Neighbor! QR CODE PUZZLE SOLVED! Secret code number revealed! (1003063) 'alpha 3 gameplay'. URL https://youtu.be/MQsOHIxbn2U

Marragem. Mar 28, 2011. Using QR Codes in the Classroom. URL https://youtu.be/hSA3YsBy_pU