One of the major benefits of using QR
(Quick Response) codes in education is that it is one of the quickest and
easiest ways to promote mobile and open learning outside of the traditional
brick and mortar classroom. Most students will carry their smartphone with them
where ever they go; therefore allowing the opportunity for learning to expand
far past the constraints of the “institution” – plus your students will
probably think you’re really cool!. Here are a few ideas on the various ways
that QR codes can be incorporated into any classroom:
1)
On printed worksheets to
provides students extra help and
resources
2)
In a language class to allow
students to access videos and media files in the target language on the go or
at home
3)
Posting around the school
during a parent-teacher night to give parents information about the school and
its departments/facilities as they tour it (could even have the students create
the videos!)
4)
Filming science experiments and
posted the QR codes on a bulletin board so others can scan and enjoy
5)
Having students create book
reviews and sticking the qr code to the copy of the book in the library so that
other students can scan it for information.
6)
Playing the “envelope” game but
with qr codes showing videos, posing questions, or presenting problems to be
solved.
7)
Students go on a fact-finding
mission at the museum (many of which use qr codes in their exhibits) and return
with their findings or complete a questionnaire
8)
QR codes that will take
students to quizzes while in the “field”
9)
Posted on bulletin boards and
flyers to give teachers and students more information about school events.
10)
Linking to private screen cast
projects URLs (such as Show Me) – and posting around the school or sending home
to parents.
11)
Many nature trails now have QR
codes places along them explaining various aspects of the ecosystem and
identifying plant and animal species – an excellent excursion for a biology
class!
Ideas from the BBC Active, Edudemic, and
Online QR Lab sites
The list could go on and on! Get away from
the traditional antiquated textbook every once in a while and give your
students a fun way to interact with the content – here, there, everywhere!
Other Resources and Tips:
BBC Active: QR Codes in Education
The
QR code generator that I recommend:
The
scanner for Androids that works well : QR Droid:
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