QR codes are one of the simplest tech tools a teacher can use. No IT setup, no student accounts, no app downloads. Print a QR code, tape it to the wall or worksheet, and students scan to access any digital resource instantly.
In the Classroom
Create QR codes linking to assignment instructions, supplementary videos, interactive quizzes, or class resources. Post them on bulletin boards, worksheets, or station rotation cards. Students scan with their school device camera — no app needed.
For Homework and Flipped Learning
Print QR codes on homework sheets linking to video explanations or hints. For flipped classrooms, create QR codes linking to the pre-class video or reading. Parents appreciate being able to scan and see exactly what their child is working on.
Scavenger Hunts and Games
Hide QR codes around the school that link to clues, questions, or challenges. This turns any lesson into an active, physical activity. Each QR code can link to a different Google Form question, making it easy to track who completed which stations.
QR Codes with Google Classroom
Create a QR code linking to your Google Classroom join page so new students can enroll by scanning instead of typing a class code. Post the QR code on the classroom door, syllabus, and parent handouts. You can also create QR codes for individual assignments — print them on worksheets so students scan to access the digital version with interactive elements, videos, or additional resources.
Free QR Code Tools for Teachers
qrcodes.gg is completely free for teachers — generate up to 10 QR codes per day with no watermarks. QR codes are static, meaning they work forever without any subscription. Print them on worksheets, posters, and station cards. Since every student device has a camera, no special app is needed. QR codes work with Chromebooks, iPads, and any phone.