Learning Environment Using Smart Phones

This paper discusses about the Quick Response (QR) code learning environment which allows the students to use their smart devices and engage them in active learning process. Smart phone became an integral part of students’ life. One of the new challenges the instructors face with smart device savvy students is to engage and involve them in active learning process. A learning environment which encourages the students to use their smartphone for active learning is needed. This type of learning environment can be accomplished by using World Wide Web and QR code technology. This new teaching style encourages usage of smart phones in the classroom. This increases students’ engagement and also helps them to focus on learning. This facilitates more interaction and personalized contact time between students and instructors. It also encourages students to take more responsibility for their own learning process. This paper discusses about the different components of the QR code learning environment framework. It also discusses the steps involved in the deployment of the framework for development of prototype smart lab.