QR Codes: Much More than Dots and Squares

Linking anything, anywhere.

QR Codes are widely known for their convenience when sharing links, especially those from restaurants, teathers, Facebook pages, etc. However, they can be used for educational purposes as well. For instance, one can share articles or any other material through a QR Code. One has to go to a QR Code generator and paste the link of the article. Presto! The code is generated. After that, you can save it as an image, share it in social networks, or even print it.

I would like to emphasize its use in the classroom. You could make many activities with them. For example, I once created a scavenger hunt in which my students looked for clues and a treasure at the end. They had to use verbs, prepositions and adjectives to find the next clue. Another way to use it is to divide the classroom into different groups or just to send information to a student individually.

Honestly, the best aspect of QR Codes is that you never exactly where they lead you; whether you are moving in real life or just browsing the internet, it is like a portal or way to something exciting.

If you do not feel the same, just scan this QR Code:

They are still dots and squares, though.

See you soon!