Shortcomings and Challenges
Kayla's perspective
*Not all of my students have smart phones and thus the capability to access QR Codes; however, they could work in small groups during a class session that utilizes QR Codes.
*Even if students did have the capability to scan the QR Codes, they must be intrigued and feel motivated to do so. They need to feel persuaded that scanning the QR Codes (and doing the "extra work" as they could call it) would be beneficial for them. This means that teachers need to be purposeful in their integration and selection of uses for QR Codes.
*If teachers are going to integrate QR Codes into their classrooms (or any technology for that matter), they need to do so consistently. The students need to know that this is a part of the class and how information is shared and/or communicated. I would recommend that QR Codes should be used in the classroom on a semi-consistent basis, more than once a month. Thus, whatever technology is utilized should be consistent. If a classroom Edmodo account serves your classroom purposes, use this. For my population of students, an Edmodo account, PLATO account, class website, QR Codes, and gmail accounts would be too much for them. They would feel overwhelmed. Know your students; know your audience.
Others' perspectives
QR Codes Are Dead! Long Live QR Codes! A Conversation with Scan's Founder, Garrett Gee
The designer and founder of Scan, Garrett Gee, is interviewed regarding the errors that have been made in the QR Code business and how Scan is attempting to right some of these wrongs by providing 360 degree service to users. Gee's business, Scan, uses QR Codes to connect people with information online. He describes why QR Codes have not been as successful as initially anticipated.
Taub, A. (2012, December 6). QR Codes are dead! Long live QR Codes! A conversation with scan's founder, Garrett Gee. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/alextaub/2012/12/06/qr-codes-are-dead-long-live-qr-codes-a-conversation-with-scans-founder-garrett-gee/
QR Codes Are Dead, Trampled by Easier-to-Use Apps
In this article, Ochman lists lessons that can be learned from her perception of the demise of QR Codes and the new technologies that are superior to those of QR Codes. These technologies perceived to be superior include invisible ink and augmented-reality apps, as the steps are fewer to access similar information provided to the consumer. Ochman goes on to explain how these superior technologies are created to be kid-friendly; others are inconspicuous to an unknown eye but provide instant information upon access.
Ochman, B.L. (2013, March 26). QR Codes are dead, trampled by easier-to-use apps. Ad Age. Retrieved from http://adage.com/article/digitalnext/qr-codes-dead-toppled-easy-apps/240548/
WTF QR Codes
This blog highlights users' feelings of frustration, confusion and ridiculousness over utilizing QR Codes, as they are perceived to be of little benefit according to the images and examples provided on this blog.
@brad_frost & @cvilly. (n.d.) WTF QR Codes. Tumblr. Retrieved from http://wtfqrcodes.com/
