IoT Applications in Education – The Future of Learning

Technology is everywhere!

Every industry embraces it for the sake of innovation and advancement. In the education sector, it’s called educational technology where computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice is used together to not just facilitate learning but also create smarter and more connected schools. Technology, especially IoT, brings accessibility, efficiency, interactivity, and personalization to education and learning. 

The global IoT in education market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $46.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 18.6% from 2023 to 2032. (Source: AlliedMarketResearch)

From the traditional ways of teaching in a classroom to online learning using mobile devices and laptops - ways of teaching as well as learning have changed digitally. Especially during the lockdown, when people across the globe were hit by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, schools leveraged IoT to deliver education through learn-from-home models. Since then, adapting to e-learning has become easy with IoT.

IoT Applications in Education 

Smart Classrooms

Smart classrooms enhance the teaching and learning process for both the teachers and the students by integrating learning technologies such as computers, specialized software, audience response technology, assistive listening devices, networking, and audio/visual capabilities. They enrich academic knowledge, develop creative skills, and thus, higher learning outcomes can be expected.

Digital Libraries

An IoT-enabled library system allows students to conveniently locate the books they need, check their availability, and even provide recommendations on the basis of their reading history. 

Wearables

Wearable devices are integrated with classroom IoT system management to automate attendance and monitor student behavior. IoT technology with VR and AR allows students to engage with simulations, explore complex concepts, and interact with them for an immersive learning experience.

Adaptive Learning Platforms

Adaptive learning systems can track data such as student progress, engagement, and performance, and use the data to provide personalized learning experiences.

Language Translation Devices

The goal of language translation devices is to bridge language barriers in the educational system. They ensure that teachers and students are understanding each other on multiple levels. 

IoT projects

IoT transforms theoretical knowledge into practical applications in education, and children can not only learn coding and electronics through IoT projects but also develop problem-solving skills and creativity.

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Benefits of IoT in Education

The benefits it brings in the field of education are as follows - 

1. Increased student engagement and interest - Internet of Things lets absent students attend class remotely with remote IoT applications. It allows teachers to assign homework to help individual students engage with the material. It also helps students with mobility or communication issues and promotes personalized learning.
2. Personalized approach to each student - IoT sensors help teachers plan lessons based on the requirements of every student, while robotic solutions enable the personalization of curriculum content and pace based on how students respond to questions or perform in exams. Experimenting with such formats and smart devices give teachers an opportunity to understand what teaching methods work and what don’t for the students.
3. Automation - The education sector's IoT solutions empower teachers to engage in more innovative work and continually enhance their abilities, rather than expending time on administrative tasks and mundane activities. With the advancement of connected technology, educators no longer have to manually assess paper exams, inspect notebooks, complete numerous syllabuses and reports, or dedicate hours to routine tasks. IoT devices automate note-taking, schedule verification, and research responsibilities for them.
4. Safety of students, teachers, and infrastructure - Smart cameras, smart ID cards, smart access controls make the learning environment for children safer. Other IoT devices with smoke and leakage sensors protect the students, teachers and also the infrastructure from any calamity. 
5. Reduces operating costs - Integration of IoT has reduced operating costs for schools and also enhanced energy efficiency. That is because they offer the convenience of remotely turning off lights, water, air conditioners, or projectors if they have been left on by students. This can be accomplished with a single click from a mobile device, even when administrators are not on-site. Additionally, automatic control of consumer electronics through IoT can be established without human intervention. 

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The Future of Education with IoT

Combining IoT with other technologies is resulting in digital breakthroughs.

Artificial intelligence with IoT strengthens adaptive learning capabilities in the near future and makes personalized learning even more effective and efficient.

IoT data continues to grow and teachers can draw insights into student performance and learning patterns by learning analytics. This practice will be more accessible and better in future.

IoT data combined with predictive analytics helps teachers create early intervention strategies to improve retention rates.

IoT and blockchain technology ensure the authenticity and privacy of academic achievements by creating secure and tamper-proof educational records.

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