Date Approved
4-8-2015
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Reading Education
Department
Language, Literacy, and Special Education
College
College of Education
Advisor
Madden, Marjorie
Subject(s)
Tablet computers; Reading
Disciplines
Elementary Education and Teaching
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine what happens when QR Codes are used to increase students' engagement, motivation and independence in a 4th grade BSI classroom. Twelve students participated in the research model. Data collected included surveys, audio taped interviews, and audio taped discussions, personal teacher journal, and student surveys. The data was analyzed recursively across all data sets to determine patterns and themes. Themes that emerged were difficulties scanning the QR Codes on the iPads, creating QR Codes independently, and limited timing issues. Also, one of the major findings of this study was that the students who had ADHD displayed significant frustration. They did not respond positively during the interviews and on their surveys and visibly struggled to work independently as the teacher- researcher observed them. Future researchers can benefit from allowing for more time for the study and provide pre-study technology training to better equip the students to scan the QR Codes and operate the iPads.
Recommended Citation
Baruffi, Stephanie, "What happens when QR codes are used to increase student engagement, motivation and independence in a fourth grade basic skills classroom?" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 336.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/336
