Teaching and Learning with QR Codes

Technology integration in the classroom continues to change the way teaching and learning takes place on a daily basis. One way teachers transform, motivate, and differentiate their instruction is by using QR codes. A QR code is a scannable image that looks similar to a barcode. Once scanned, it can link you to any content with an URL.  The following links provide some ideas for teachers on how to get started and general classroom use.

Five Reasons I Love Using QR Codes in My Classroom

25 Fun Ways to Use QR Codes for Teaching and Learning

Some other great uses for QR codes:

Literacy

• Book commercials, and reviews
• Read-along audio version of the text
• Author information
• Short videos paired with non-fiction selections
• Student recordings to accompany their work
• Interactive Bulletin Boards
• Virtual tours

Math

• How-to videos
• Self-checking answers
• Interactive quizzes

I encourage you to try using QR codes in your classroom. Not only will this type of technology integration spark interest and motivation but also can create effective and purposeful instructional opportunities.