Using QR Codes in Higher Education

Experiences of implementing QR codes in higher education.

Stu Field – Edge Hill University

@stueythecoachstueythecoach.wordpress.com

SOLSTICE & CLT Conference 2013

5th & 6th June 2013

‘TEL’…“Most academics are not using new technologies for learning and teaching, nor for organizing their own research...”“The overwhelming attitude in HE (according to New Media Consortium ‘NMC’ Horizon Report) seems to be that these forays into technology bring the focus to the technology rather than on the material (or learning) at hand...”

(Lepi, 2013)

? ? ?

Technology Enabled Learning in HE.

‘TEL’…Technology vs Learning.“...learning is essentially about change. Learning involves changes in attitudes, beliefs, capabilities, knowledge structures, mental models, and/or skills.”

“The definition of learning is not changing... what is changing is how to facilitate and support effective learning, especially with regard to new technologies”

(Spector, 2001)

‘TEL’…Technology vs Learning.

(Turney, 2009)

“...technology has simply been used to provide online access to basic module information (course objectives, suggested reading and timetables...”“...technology has been

embraced to develop a fully integrated teaching and learning system where virtually no formal contact exists between the lecturer and students).

‘TEL’…Technology vs Learning.

(Patnoudes, 2013)

“...prepare them [students] to lead productive lives in an increasingly global and

digital world”

‘TEL’…What Are ‘QR’ Codes.

www.whatisaqrcode.co.uk

‘TEL’…QR Codes – Create?

‘TEL’…QR Codes – Scan?

QR Reader (iOS, Android)

Scan (iOS, Android)

NeoReader (iOS, Android)

QRCodeScanner (Blackberry)

‘TEL’…Teaching & QR Codes.

Thank you for your time.

Any questions?Stu Field – Edge Hill University



5th & 6th June 2013

‘TEL’…QR Codes – Other Uses.

**Instructional Videos – SES Labs**


**Staff Profiles on Notice Boards**


**Module Booklets**


**Careers & Placements**

‘TEL’…QR Codes – Why?

They look cool? Gimmicky? Something different??

Students can access additional info during sessions.

Make better use of short contact times.

Info saved to mobile devices for ‘anytime, anywhere’

Thank you for your time.

Any questions?Stu Field – Edge Hill University



5th & 6th June 2013

Using QR Codes in Higher Education

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