QR Codes

What Is A QR Code?

Qr Codes (Quick Response Codes) are machine-readable codes consisting of an array of black and white squares. Additionally, they are similar to barcodes however they are able to store a lot more data. QR codes are typically used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone or any other QR reading devices.


How Useful Are They In A Learning Environment?

QR technology provides many benefits for teachers. Listed in the following are the three major reasons why QR codes are useful in education:

1) QR codes can hold over 4000 characters of information. This means that instead of printing out a long web article for students, QR codes can give them direct and immediate access to resources. This can either be achieved in class or at home. A lot of time is saved.

2) They are quite easy to generate. To make one, one would only need to copy and paste the address of a webpage into a QR generating tool. Once the code has been produced, it can then be transferred to the teaching resource or used on a piece of paper on a whiteboard, or left up on a smartboard screen for students to scan in class.

3) QR codes are printable on any material; paper, textile, walls etc. Some schools use them in the main reception area to provide extra information about school events etc.

Bibliography:

Bbcactive.com. (2016). QR codes in education. [online] Available at: http://www.bbcactive.com/BBCActiveIdeasandResources/QRcodesineducation.aspx [Accessed 29 Apr. 2016].

My QR Code



This QR code was made as part of a class exercise. the QR code generator found on the website below, was used to create it.

website: https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/

How Could They Be Useful In My Artefact?

The QR code is a good means of gaining instant access to information. My artefact will be about the Island of Mauritius. So a good reason to make use of this would be to allow it to reference an url providing key information about the place.