Module 6 · Self-Assessment: Ease of Access — QR Codes & Shortened Links

Statement 1True or False?

"A PowerPoint saved on your laptop that you email to a learner is an example of dynamic content, because the learner can open and interact with it on their device."

FalseEmailed files remain static content.

A PowerPoint saved on a local device — whether shared by email or on a USB — is static content. Once that file leaves your hands, it is frozen. If you update the original on your laptop, the learner still has the old version. Static content includes PowerPoints, PDFs, Word documents, printed worksheets, and any file that does not change once distributed.

To go dynamic, move your files to Google Drive or OneDrive. When you update the file on your drive, anyone with the link automatically gets the latest version — no need to resend anything.

Statement 2True or False?

"A shortened Bitly link can be typed into a browser by a learner to access a resource, and can also be shared via WhatsApp or email."

TrueLinks are flexible — they work in multiple ways.

Unlike a QR code, a shortened link is extremely versatile. Learners can type it directly into any browser, and teachers can distribute it in multiple ways — by displaying it on a board, sending it via WhatsApp, or including it in an email. This flexibility makes shortened links the right tool whenever you need learners to access a resource without a printed document in hand.

Display a shortened link on your projector and learners can type it in on their phones in seconds — far quicker and less error-prone than typing a long, complex URL.

Statement 3True or False?

"A QR code should ideally be sent from one learner's phone to another via WhatsApp so that all learners can scan it and access the resource."

FalseQR codes must be printed, not forwarded digitally.

A QR code is designed to be scanned from a physical, printed surface using a phone camera — it is not meant to be sent from phone to phone. Sending a QR code image via WhatsApp defeats its purpose, because a learner cannot scan an image on their own screen with the same device. QR codes belong on printed worksheets, notes, newsletters, or posters.

Rule of thumb: if learners need to type or click, use a shortened link. If you have a printed document in their hands, use a QR code printed on that document.

Statement 4True or False?

"The custom back half on a Bitly link is case sensitive — if a learner types it in the wrong case, they will not reach the destination."

TrueCapitalisation matters in custom back halves.

Bitly's custom back half is case sensitive. If you create a link with capital letters and a learner types it in lowercase (or vice versa), the link will not work and they will not reach the destination. This is an important consideration when choosing your custom back half — keeping it entirely lowercase reduces the chance of errors.

When displaying a custom back half to learners, make the capitalisation unmistakably clear. Better yet, keep custom back halves simple, short, and all lowercase to minimise typing errors.

Statement 5True or False?

"A Bitly Page (landing page) allows a teacher to share one single link that gives learners access to a collection of multiple resources all in one place."

TrueOne link, all your resources.

A Bitly Page acts as a hub for all your links and QR codes. Instead of sending learners or parents multiple separate links, you share one single page link. When they open it, they find all of your resources listed in one place. You can organise it by grade or subject, and any new resource you add to the page becomes immediately available to anyone who has that single link.

Think of your Bitly Page as a digital resource tree. Share one link at the start of a term and simply keep adding new resources as the year progresses — your learners always have access to everything in one click.