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Benefits of using QR codes for Education

Education QR codes work across print and digital channels posters, handouts, slides, and emails sharing course details, readings, assignments, office hours, and sign-ups in one scan. Students can instantly access materials, save deadlines to their calendars, and share with classmates to boost participation.

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Seamless Access

Scan to open the syllabus, timetable, readings, assignments, and office hours.

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Cost-Effective

Replaces printed handouts and reduces admin desk time.

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Real-Time Updates

Room changes, deadlines, or links update instantly via the same code.

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Eco-Friendly

Cuts paper across syllabi, calendars, and flyers.

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Enhanced Engagement

Connects students to the LMS, quizzes, polls, and feedback forms.

📊Useful Stats To Know

89%
of students said a QR based activity helped them learn
69%
met an application level learning goal with a QR activity vs 41% with lecture
78%
agreed QR codes were useful for learning in an anatomy course setting
5.5 billion
people will be “scan-ready” by 2030

Creative use cases

Provide Instant Access to Digital Learning Resources: Put codes on slides, handouts, or classroom walls—one scan opens the syllabus, readings, videos, or LMS modules.
Streamline Assignment Submission and Feedback: Students scan to submit work via a form or LMS; teachers link rubrics, share comments, and send confirmations faster.
Facilitate Parent–Teacher Communication: Add QR codes to newsletters and notices to open class updates, calendars, permission slips, or conference sign-ups.
Create Interactive Educational Displays: Place codes on posters, lab stations, or exhibits to launch AR models, demos, quizzes, or scavenger hunts.

How to select the type of QR code

URL: Link to LMS modules, syllabus pages, reading lists, videos, or submission forms
FILE: Share PDFs of syllabi, handouts, worksheets, lab guides, or slide decks
vCard: Save teacher/department contact info and office hours in one tap
WiFi: Let students join the campus or classroom guest network instantly
Event: Add exams, workshops, parent teacher meetings, or field trips to calendars
Event QR Code Use Cases

Real-world examples

University of Bath Library
Case study on using QR codes in the library for wayfinding and access to digital resources.
Ryerson University Library & Museum of Inuit Art
Deployed QR codes for exhibits and library services to connect visitors with additional content.
IDEA Public Schools
Parent communications include QR codes to open student assistance forms and resources instantly.
Montana State University
Students receive an emailed QR code to scan at orientation for faster arrival processing.
Real Event QR Code Examples
How to Generate Event QR Code

How to generate

QRKit makes it easy to create dynamic education QR codes. Here is how you can generate one in just a few steps:

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Sign Up

Click Sign Up above and complete the registration form, verify your email.

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Create QR Code

In the Dashboard, click Create QR Code. On the builder page, choose your QR code type, add your content, and select Dynamic to enable real time analytics and future edits. Then click Generate QR Code.

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Apply Custom Branding (Optional)

Use the Pattern, Eyes, Color, and Logo controls to tailor the QR code's appearance and preview changes live to ensure maximum legibility and visual impact.

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Download and Share

Once you're satisfied, choose PNG, SVG, or PDF, and click Download. Your professional, trackable QR code is now ready for print or digital use.

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