Why do schools like QR codes so much?

QR codes have made their way to the campuses of Abilene Christian University. On Tuesday, students were offered a free barcode scanning app for their smart phones, encouraging students to take advantage of the new codes riddled throughout the campus. The codes are allowing students to access digital content on their mobile devices and will help them connect with fellow students. The codes will also be used to promote school events. The school’s library has already implemented the codes as a way to give students additional access to the facility’s…

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A scan of university life

Universities are looking for some new ways to promote themselves as society becomes increasingly entangled with technology. More people are using smart phones than ever in the past, and leaders at the University of Wisconsin want to take advantage of that fact by using QR codes to enthrall potential students as well as pave the way for local businesses to engage the community. The University will be hosting a preview day for prospective students in the coming weeks. The event will display the culture of the University as well as…

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