All textbooks for elementary schools will include QR codes to access video, audio and other resources starting in the 2024 school year, further integrating print and digital materials.
According to the results of textbook screenings released by the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry on Tuesday, all 149 textbooks in 11 subjects that were submitted for screening carry QR codes on their pages.
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift toward digital compatibility in textbooks, having triggered a surge in digital device usage in elementary and junior high school classrooms.
