In some classes, the instructor will display a QR Code that students will scan which links to a form used to register their attendance. This page gives some basic directions for completing that process.
Important: Most QR Attendance forms will require students to sign in with their Drexel Account — including authenticating with their multi-factor authentication (MFA) method. You should only complete the attendance form for yourself. Any submissions where the name entered in the attendance form does not match the identity of the person logged in will be discarded..
Scanning the Code
The method for scanning a QR Code is different depending on your smartphone’s operating system. Follow the appropriate steps below:
On Apple Devices
- Launch the device’s camera app
- Aim the camera at the QR Code displayed in the classroom. You might need to Zoom in to make the QR big enough for your device to recognize.
- Once the device recognizes the QR Code, you should see a yellow pop-up showing the beginning of the web address or the option to open the link in the mobile Safari web browser.
- Click the yellow link to be taken to the form.
- Once the webform loads, follow the instructions in the Complete the Form section near the end of this page.
On Android Devices
- Launch the device’s camera app
- Aim the camera at the QR Code displayed in the classroom. You might need to Zoom in to make the QR big enough for your device to recognize.
- Once the device recognizes the QR Code, you should see a pop-up showing the web address and a Show Options button.
- Tap Show Options and then select the Open in browser option.
- Once the webform loads, follow the instructions in the Complete the Form section near the end of this page.
Completing the Form
Scanning the QR Code doesn’t mark you as present for class. You need to complete and submit the form that the QR Code links to in order to be marked present. While each instructor’s form might differ, most will have the following components:
- Sign in using your Drexel Connect account. You might need to also verify your identity using your multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- If prompted, select the course and section number that you are taking.
- Type your first and last name or your Drexel username, depending on what the form asks. This will be compared to the Drexel Connect sign-in information to ensure that they are the same.
- If prompted, provide the “word of the day” which will be given by your instructor to help confirm that you were in the classroom.
- Submit your completed form to finish being marked present for class.
If you have any questions about being marked present for class using a QR Code attendance form, please contact the Instructional Technology department at 215-895-2314 or lebowintech@drexel.edu.