Abstract

As higher education grapples with addressing the 21st century needs of learners, technology is a pervasive concern. Waters (2012) painted a picture of three historical "screens," namely the television screen, the computer monitor, and today's mobile device screen. As mobile devices become increasingly commonplace in the workplace and on the street, educators are faced with challenges to staying updated, infusing relevant use, and engaging students who are both media-savvy and device-dependent (Edson & Gradel, 2011; Gradel, 2012). Quick Response (QR) codes--easy-to-use links from offline to online content--may be functional "hooks" to making mobilism more relevant to student learning and engagement in higher education. This article addresses: basics about QR codes, popular and research literature, and recommended cross-discipline applications and efficiencies in higher education. (Contains 3 tables and 3 figures.)

Citation

Gradel, K. & Edson, A.J. (2013). QR Codes in Higher Ed: Fad or Functional Tool?. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 41(1), 45-67. Retrieved August 5, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/72220/.

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Keywords

• Check Lists
• College Instruction
• Computer Software
• Computer Uses in Education
• educational resources
• educational technology
• Handheld Devices
• higher education
• hypermedia
• instructional design
• internet
• technology integration