Qualitative Research in Curriculum

Evaluation of multimedia content in QR Codes based on technical Quality and electronic content development standards

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Mahsa Amiri moalla 1
Rasoul Emadi 2
Roshan Ahmadi 3

1 M.A. in Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Faculty of Humanities,, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran. Iran,

2 Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities,, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran. Iran,

3 Assistant Professor, in Educational Technology, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities,, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran. Iran,

https://doi.org/10.22054/qric.2026.88002.453
Abstract
Quick Response (QR) codes have been widely used in elementary science textbooks for the second cycle of primary education in recent years; however, their content and technical quality have not been systematically evaluated based on electronic content production standards. The present study aimed to assess the content quality and technical quality of QR codes in science textbooks for grades four to six. This research was descriptive and based on content analysis, with the study population comprising all multimedia content embedded in the mentioned textbooks. Data were collected using checklists and standardized questionnaires from the Roshd Electronic Content Production Festival and analyzed using SPSS software. The findings indicated that the adherence to principles and standards was above the average level in both content and technical dimensions; however, the highest adherence was observed in content quality for grade six and in technical quality for grade four. The results also suggest that in the production process of these QR codes, greater attention was paid to content components compared to technical indicators. These findings highlight the necessity of balanced consideration of both dimensions in future content design.

Keywords

Electronic content production standards
Technical quality
Multimedia content
Quick Response (QR) codes
Science textbooks
Second cycle of primary education
Qualitative Research in Curriculum
Volume 6, Issue 21
Spring 2026
Pages 141-161

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