ERIC Number: EJ991283
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 57
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2395
QR Codes in Higher Ed: Fad or Functional Tool?
Gradel, Kathleen; Edson, Alden J.
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v41 n1 p45-67 2012-2013
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.)
Descriptors: Hypermedia, Technology Integration, Internet, Higher Education, Handheld Devices, Check Lists, Educational Resources, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, College Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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