The Use of QR Codes and Mobile Technology in the Blended Learning Approach

Abstract

Mobile technology is increasingly being used to support blended learning. The satisfactory results of our previous research show the use of mobile technology could enhance accessibility and communication in a blended learning course. In Algeria the mobile penetration rate stands at over 111% and 21% with 3G. Since most our students have access to mobile technology, three in five were smartphones, this number that is expected to climb to over 65% by the end of 2015. Using this technology would encourage students to use their phones to send questions to their teachers, see the platform, ads, grades, listen a podcast and snip the Quick Response (QR) codes. We propose some aspects of using QR codes in Learning Management System (LMS) at the National Institute of Telecommunications and TIC (INTTIC). QR Code is still relatively new and still in its infancy in education. The use of QR codes in INTTIC-LMS can be placed in the context of mobile learning. We carried out the implementation of vCard, Quizzes and QR voice as a new tool in the Moodle platform. The QR code contains the URL of the page on one particular Moodle course and quiz are added to the bottom of Moodle. Students' satisfaction had been acknowledged as an important factor in order to estimate the effectiveness of a blended learning course.