I have always been curious about using QR Codes in education, so I decided to have a little search on the internet and came up with a wealth of information. To provide a quick explanation quick response (QR) codes are visually scannable data matrices that can store up to 7,089 numeric characters or 4,296 alpha-numeric characters – up to 590 times the information possible in a standard 12 line UPC barcode. This data capacity means that QR codes can store almost anything – URLs, text, math problems, etc. While examining the versatility of QR codes I discovered that there are many creative ways to use QR codes in the K-12 classroom. These include creating interactive scavenger hunts, serving as writing prompts, and guiding student learning to online resources. In a library they can be used on the inside cover of books directing you to other works by the author and similar books on the subject. Two fantastic articles about how QR codes can be incorporated into the classroom can be found here and here and are certainly worth reading - enjoy!
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