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QR Codes for Schools and Classrooms

A classroom QR code is a QR code on a worksheet, door or slide that opens a form, video or document so students reach it without typing a link. Teachers use them for attendance, homework and parent communication. Paste a link below and print the code on handouts or project it on screen.

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How do you make a QR code for schools?
You make a QR code for schools in 5 steps with the free generator above.
  1. Create the resource: a Google Form for attendance, a video, or a shared document.
  2. Copy its share link and paste it into the field above.
  3. Download the code as PNG for slides or SVG for printed worksheets.
  4. Print or display the code with a one-line instruction, such as “Scan to check in”.
  5. Test the code on a student device that is signed out of your account.
Two children scan a QR code on an outdoor information sign
Students scan a QR code on a sign at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge to open more information. Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
How do you take attendance with a QR code?
Students scan a QR code that opens a Google Form, enter their name, and the responses sheet records the time of each check-in.
  • Create a Google Form with a name field and a class field.
  • Turn on “Collect email addresses” for school accounts to block duplicate entries.
  • Link the form to a Google Sheet to see check-in timestamps.
What are the best uses for QR codes in the classroom?
The 5 most common classroom uses are attendance, homework links, answer keys, library book reviews and parent newsletters.
Classroom QR code uses
UseQR code typeWhere to print it
Attendance check-inGoogle Form linkClassroom door
Homework videoVideo or YouTube linkWorksheet header
Self-check answersText QR codeBottom of worksheet
Book reviewsVideo or audio linkLibrary book inside cover
Parent newsletterPDF linkTake-home letter
Are QR codes safe for students?
Yes, a QR code only opens the link the teacher chose; safety depends on that destination, not on the code.
QRJiffy never asks scanners to sign in or share personal details, so scanning a code shares no student data.
Schools QR code FAQ
Can students scan QR codes on Chromebooks?
Yes. ChromeOS includes a QR scanner in the Camera app, so students can scan codes on Chromebooks with a camera.
How big should a QR code be on a projector slide?
A projected QR code fills at least one tenth of the screen width so students at the back of a 10-metre room can scan it.
Can a QR code show an answer without internet?
Yes. A text QR code stores the answer inside the code, so it displays offline on any phone.
Do QR codes for schools cost money?
No. QRJiffy is free for 200 scans a month across all your codes, and Pro is $30 a year for unlimited scans.
QR code types used for schools
4 QR code types cover most schools uses: Google Forms QR code, Link QR code, Text QR code and PDF QR code.


Google Forms QR codeOpen a Google Form for sign-ups, quizzes and surveys

Link QR codeOpen any web address in the scanner’s browser

Text QR codeShow a short message on screen, even with no signal

PDF QR codeOpen a brochure, manual or price list as a PDF
Further reading: How to make a QR code · QR codes for other uses