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Add QR Code with Video Link to a Google Doc (Teacher Guide)

Sometimes students need a quick explanation to connect the dots. A QR code on the page can open a short video that explains the context, gives a reminder, or models a process. It’s especially helpful for printouts of Google Docs™ pages, but the same idea works for presentations made in Google Slides™ and spreadsheets in Google Sheets™.

The Classroom Use Case

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  • Before class: Students scan the code to preview the topic.
  • During work time: A quick rewatch helps them get unstuck.
  • After class: They can review at home without searching for the video.

Worksheet with a QR code that links to a video

Example Study Guide (Short Excerpt)

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Here’s a tiny slice of the study guide that pairs with the QR-linked video:

🧠 Study Guide: Structure and Function of the Human Brain
Video Lesson: Brain Parts & Functions

  • Forebrain: Voluntary actions; thinking, speech, and processing information.
  • Midbrain: Involuntary reflexes such as pupil response to light.
  • Hindbrain: Heartbeat, breathing, balance, and coordination.

Pick a Video

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If you’re sharing with students, it’s best to use a video that allows reuse. YouTube has Creative Commons videos you can link to safely.

On YouTube, run your search, then use Filter → Features → Creative Commons to surface CC-licensed results. This is a good idea because Creative Commons licensing gives you clear permission to reuse and share the video with students, which reduces copyright headaches later. Always confirm the license in the video’s description before you use it.

Open the example study guide document

Add the QR Code

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  1. Open your Google Doc™, Slide, or Sheet.
  2. Open the add-on sidebar and go to QR Code.
  3. Paste the YouTube link into the data field.
  4. Insert the QR code into your worksheet or slide.

QR Code sidebar with the URL field highlighted

Teacher Tip: Pair It with a Prompt

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Add a one-line prompt next to the QR code, like:

  • “Watch this 2-minute explanation before you start.”
  • “Need a refresher? Scan here.”

Related Post

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Add a QR Code to Handouts So Students Never Lose the Doc (Teacher Guide) A simple QR code safety net for paper handouts.

Get the Add-On

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Create classroom-ready QR codes directly in Google Docs™, Slides™, and Sheets™.

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