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Journal of Technology Applications in Education 2026, Vol 7(1) 1-20

The Effects of Educational Use of the QR Code: A Study about Experiences and Perceptions

Esra Ergül Sönmez
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Article Type
Research article
Publication Date
April 20, 2026
Pages
1-20
DOI
10.29329/jtae.2026.1432.2

Abstract

Courses on the use of current applications such as instructional technologies offer appropriate opportunities for future teachers to have the right experiences. One of these technological applications is QR codes, which allow content enrichment without harming the instructors in terms of time and cost. The aim of this study is to reveal the experiences of pre-service mathematics teachers on the process of producing QR code supported material. Within the scope of the study, 55 pre-service teachers implemented book chapter enrichment within the scope of instructional technologies course. At the end of the application, the opinion determination form was evaluated and subjected to content analysis. As a result of the analysis of the qualitative data, codes and themes related to the contribution of the materials containing Qr codes to education, the problems that may be experienced during the production and use of the materials and suggestions were revealed. According to the results, pre-service teachers think that materials containing QR code can contribute to students motivationally and cognitively, can help practitioners to gain TPACK components and to ensure cooperation. In line with the results, it can be said that there is a need for design and development research on QR code supported materials.

Keywords: QR Code Tpack Learning by Design Math Education
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Ergül Sönmez, E. (2026). The Effects of Educational Use of the QR Code: A Study about Experiences and Perceptions. Journal of Technology Applications in Education, 7(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.29329/jtae.2026.1432.2

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