JISC

A QR (Quick Response) Code is a two dimensional barcode. Which when scanned on a mobile phone will enable you to complete a task. The most common tasks include accessing a web resource, sending a pre-written SMS or accessing more text information. The unique selling point is they enable the mobile learner to effectively and efficiently connect to a electronic resource or activity from a physical object.

The broad aims of the project are:

• explore the educational uses of QR Codes
• develop a community of practice around the pedagogical application of QR codes

The key question is, "What does a QR Code offer as a learning technology?"

Each partner institution will run a number of pilots involving the use of QR codes in teaching and learning during 2008/09 and 2009/10. The findings will be reported back as a set of case studies. The generic questions include; what are the objectives? what actually took place? what was the role of the technology? were the objectives met? how did the participants find it? what issues arose? what tips would you have for others? where next with this pilot?

The case studies will be available via the project blog. There will also be a number of face to face and online workshops aimed to gather information and share experiences.

Anticipated outputs and outcomes

• A number of short case studies (about 18)
• A cross institutional survey on current awareness of QR codes by students
• A number of reports that identify patterns across the case studies. These will be aimed at answering the broader question, "What does a QR Code offer as a learning technology?"
• The emergence of a special interest group around the issue of pedagogical use of QR codes.