The Role of Internet of Things (IOT) in Transforming Education

This report delves into the application of the Internet of Things (IOT) within the educational sector, examining its transformative potential. The report begins with an introduction to IOT and its key uses in education, such as interactive learning, digital poster boards, and improved safety features, while also addressing the challenges, including security concerns, the need for regular hardware updates, and potential distractions. The methodology involves a review of 30 articles related to IOT in education, evaluating various devices, their aims, fields of application, and the techniques used for data collection and storage. The results and discussion section presents a table summarizing the findings of each study, highlighting the specific IOT devices, their functions, and the key outcomes, such as improved attendance tracking, enhanced learning environments, and better student-teacher communication. The report concludes by summarizing the benefits of IOT in education, emphasizing its role in creating smarter classrooms and improving the overall learning experience. The appendix includes data collection and storage graphs, a pie chart of algorithms, and programming language details.

IOT IN EDUCATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Key uses of IOT in education.....................................................................................................1
Challenges of IOT in education..................................................................................................2
Materials and methods................................................................................................................3
Results and discussion................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................27
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................31
1. Data collection and storage graph.........................................................................................31
2. Pie chart related to the algorithms used in 30 articles...........................................................32
3. Programming language.........................................................................................................33

INTRODUCTION
IOT (Internet of Things) is network of physical devices and other items embedded with
software, electronics enabling to connect and exchange data. Present report deals with IoT
devices that are used in educational sector which are helpful in collecting and interpreting data in
the best way possible. IOT devices with aim, field, analysis, techniques of data collection and
storage will be provided. Along with it, key results and conclusion drawn from it will be given.
Pivot tables and graphs will be made for better representation of study. This will help to provide
efficient devices' usage by educational institutions.
Key uses of IOT in education
The ability for accessing devices via smartphone or by computer is known as IoT as
Internet of things. Generally, these devices are accessed on remote aspect. Basically, it is a
platform where everyday things are connected and directly embedded with software, electronics
and sensors to particular internet which helps in enabling to exchange and gather data. In the
present scenario, it is considered as very smart component in classrooms and colleges as it helps
in improving schooling and brings advanced fee to specific system and physical surroundings as
well. If internet of things is computational gadget which directly enables for creating smart
lesson plans, improves admission records, maintains tune of different critical resources and
designs safer campus.
Illustration 1: IOT Education Applications
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 Interactive gaining of knowledge: In the present era, it is not only combination of
pictures and texts but it is beyond that. Various textbooks are paired with websites which
comprises extra substances, animations, exams and films which directly support
mastering.
 Poster boards: It is very difficult for comparing new multimedia boards with older
presentation boards. There are different internet gears such as Glogster which has altered
this ease and directly permit for creating digital posters without any issue by mixing
audio, text, photos, hyperlinks and audio.
 Learning anywhere and anytime: It plays significant position for constructing network
via application of special system which is based on internet. There are different advanced
technology which helps in enabling academics for displaying scholars development. Iot
also helps in communication among teachers and students through extraordinary methods
by checking messages and updating events at same time.
 Superior safety features: This application directly enforces superior technology answers
in training area and school rooms which might be very useful. It consists of audio
enhancement, emergency indicators, hearing impaired notifications and Wi-Fi clocks
which directly offers scholars with security aspect.
 Substitution of chalkboards: In the present scenario, web based tools and packages are
directly educating scholars in more efficacy aspect.
 Attendance monitoring system: It helps agency for decreasing time for publishing facts
of attendance and allows school officers for sending email to their guardians.
Challenges of IOT in education
For meeting the expectations of Students-: The internet access had been widened and students
are also involved with internet, so they are focusing on development of gadgets that are
involved in easy learning. It is assumed that more than 57% of students will use the gadgets
that for learning, so meeting demands can create problems for the company.
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Security Issues of database of Students- As all data sets will be uploaded on server there may be
chances that the database may be hacked and it can be altered or can be used for some
unprofessional things. As reports suggest that cybercrime will increase in coming years.
Updation of Hardware of IOT regularly-: It is tough for any organisation about keeping the
software update of Internet of Things device time. There may be chance shat it may not be
updated and create server problems while using that IOT device. So, it may create problem
and disturbance while teaching.
Connectivity Issues are Big Problems-: The Connectivity issues is a major problem for
connectivity of smart devices as if there is no connection or speed is slow it may create
problem for IOT device to run in the education sector.
Rise In Expenditure-: Huge sum of money required by schools and colleges for purchasing that
IOT devices which will burden directly to the parents as the fees will be increased.
Major Source of Distraction-: This can be major source of distraction to students as because of
social networking that are been used by students so these things may become obstacles in
development of students.
Materials and methods
In order to assess the significance of IOT in the educational aspects data has been gathered
from secondary sources. Hence, for addressing research aim 30 articles pertaining to IOT in
education has been considered and evaluated.
Results and discussion
Table of IoT devices in educational sector
S.
no
Study Aim
of
Proje
ct
Field Analysis Senso
rs
Devic
es
Used
Techniq
ues
Method
used for
data
collectio
n and
Data
storage
Algo
rith
ms
Progr
ammi
ng
Lang
uage
Key Results Conclusion
1 Bagheri To Tracking It is helpful for RFID Primary Not Not The results IoT (Internet
3

&
Haghighi
Movahed
, (2016)
analy
se
Atten
dance
tracki
ng
syste
ms
ensur
ing
securi
ty of
educa
tional
syste
m in
organ
isatio
n
attendance
of students,
making list
of
absentees.
educational
institutions in
assessing short
attendance of
students. School
officials can
easily send
electronic
messages to
parents.
devic
e and
Finge
rprint
sensor
and
secondar
y data
collection
technique
s
Appli
cable
Appli
cable
being identified
are quite
amazing as it
saves time for
teachers to make
necessary
information
being available
in effective
manner.
Furthermore,
track of medical
needs can be
assessed of
students.
of Things)
have
effectively
shaped
campuses and
classrooms.
Attendance
tracking
system is
useful for
teachers to
input
necessary
information
directly into
system.
2 Li,
(2016)
To
asses
s the
cogni
tive
abiliti
es of
stude
nts
with
the
help
Assessing
the
temperature
impact on
students
affecting
studies.
It is useful for
analysing
temperature as
very hot
weather can
make students
and teachers
feel low
because of lack
of energy.
Remo
te
monit
oring
used.
Primary
data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
The students'
memory, attitude
and cognitive
abilities are
important
toward s study.
The system
helps to evaluate
environment and
monitoring
different
conditions. This
It can be
attained that
thousands of
utility costs are
saved together
with
enhancement
in learning
capabilities.
Students can
easily learn in
cool
4

of
temp
eratur
e
senso
rs
helps to
maintain better
environment in
the classrooms
and better
efficiency can be
gained by
controlling
atmosphere in
classrooms.
atmosphere
and also
teachers can
teach in a
better way.
Hence,
learning
capabilities of
students can be
increased and
shaped with
ease.
3 Maksimo
vic,
(2017)
To
analy
se
usefu
lness
of
smart
board
s in
classr
ooms
Usage of
smart
boards for
delivering
lectures
through
presentation
and online
videos.
It is useful as
traditional
classroom
learning is
transformed in
lucrative and
easier manner.
Techn
iques
such
as
learni
ng
from
video
confer
encin
g,
prese
ntatio
n in
Power
Point
Primary
data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
The results that
are generated are
quite productive
as teachers are
able to teach
with the help of
modern tools
capturing
attention of
students. Web-
based tools help
to learn students
quite easily
which was once
possible on
chalkboard.
It can be
concluded that
students are
able to learn
thoroughly.
Smart boards
are helpful for
students and
teachers as
they can surf
web and edit
videos. Also,
share
assignments
through it.
Thus, it is
quite useful for
educational
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institutions as
enough
benefits are
attained.
4 Simić &
et.al.,
(2016)
To
asses
s the
impor
tance
of
educa
tion
at
anyti
me
and
anyw
here
throu
gh
web-
based
platfo
rms
Advanced
technique to
help
teachers for
monitoring
students.
The
communica
tion
between
teacher and
student can
be
accomplish
ed.
It is useful for
presenting the
communication
in effective
manner and to
stay connected
from anywhere.
Techn
ique
such
as
Edmo
do
makin
g
possib
le to
learn
from
anyw
here
Both Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
It can be
analysed that
results are
achieved quite
effectively as
with the help of
Edmodo,
interaction
between student-
teacher can be
attained and
knowledge can
be gained from
anytime.
Hereby it can
be concluded
that Edmodo is
useful IoT as
full privacy
and security is
provided along
with it,
connection can
be secured via
different
means such as
checking
upcoming
event,
messaging etc.
5 Gul &
et.al.,
2017
To
analy
se
impor
tance
of
Technologi
cal
advanceme
nt helps
school to
avoid any
It is useful for
school premises
as person is
verified and
then only doors
are opened and
Smart
door
locks
are
helpfu
l in
Both Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
The results
generated are
useful as it is a
flexible tool
preventing from
unauthorised
It can be
concluded that
wireless door
system of
locking as
security
6

wirel
ess
door
lock
in
schoo
l
premi
ses
mishaps in
a better
way.
wireless locking
helps to
maintain
reliability.
RFID
technology is
used.
prohi
biting
unaut
horise
d
access
.
access to enter.
Use of
technology and
specially in the
field of
education is
quite useful as
doors can be
locked remotely
using mobile
devices and
notification is
attained when
some other
students arrived
at door.
interface can
be attained.
6 Rui,
CHENG,
& Shuai,
(2017)
To
asses
s
impa
ct of
cours
e
mana
geme
nt
tools
in
educa
tional
instit
It is used in
field of
education
for learn
from
various
sources
gathered by
teacher.
It can be
analysed that
course
management
schedules are
maintained in a
better way as
sources are
gathered.
Canva
s is
used
along
with
GPS.
Secondar
y data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
The results
arrived clarifies
that learning
from IoT
through this
platform is good
not only for
students as they
learn quickly but
also for teachers
in order to
perform their
duties
efficiently.
Hereby it can
be summed up
from study that
use of
technology has
paved the way
for productive
education and
innovate ideas
for studying
and
performing
duties by
teachers quite
effectively.
7

ution
s
7 Olszak,
& Mach-
Król
(2018)
To
asses
s
infor
matio
n
from
other
learni
ng
sourc
es in
real-
time
Studying by
having
access to
single click
of Google
search.
It is used in
educational
sector for
recording
lectures in a
better way.
Panop
to is
useful
tool
for
record
ing
lectur
e
directl
y
from
comp
uter.
Both Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
The results
gained are
students can
attain
knowledge by
getting access to
this software for
learning
efficiently and
which saves
time. The device
is helpful in
getting desired
learning sources
directly to
computer from
web.
Conclusion
can be made is
that IoT things
seem to be
productive for
learners as
with the help
of it, results
can be
achieved in a
better way.
Learning can
be made easy
and time is
saved as well.
8 Ebenezer
, (2017)
To
analy
se
impor
tance
of
prese
ntatio
n of
e-
books
E-learning
through e-
books can
be
achieved.
Better
learning as
students get
interest.
It can be
analysed that
course learning
with the help of
modern
presentations
having visual
and graphics are
made.
Infogr
aphics
is
used
for
provi
ding
visual
repres
entati
on.
Primary
data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
Results are
effective as it
gains interest of
students in
watching,
diagrams which
are imparted by
infographic in a
better way. This
helps to
effectively attain
It can be
concluded that
people can
accomplish
information in
a better way
because
modernised
way of
imparting
education
8

clarity regarding
the importance
of visual
representation of
books in
effective
manner.
through charts
or visual
representation
leads to
accomplishme
nt of
objectives in a
better way.
9 Hussin,
(2018)
To
asses
s
signif
icanc
e of
poste
r
board
s in
enhan
ceme
nt in
givin
g
lectur
es
Virtual
posters are
made.
Audio, text,
video and
hyperlinks
are
interconnec
ted.
It can be
analysed that
poster board
help students to
grasp things
with ease and
also educational
systems can be
enhanced in
accordance to
the virtual
posters.
Glogs
ter
app is
useful
for
drawi
ng out
virtua
l
poster
s and
gather
ing
useful
infor
matio
n.
Primary
data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
It can be
assessed from
results that
combination of
audio, video,
texts are helpful
in sharing
information
electronically
with each other
and gaining
knowledge in a
better way.
Conclusion
attained from
the study is
that digital
posters are
easy to share
via email and
accessed
through URL
address of
poster. It is
helpful for
imparting and
sharing
knowledge.
10 Bajracha
rya,
Blackfor
d &
Chelladu
To
asses
s
impa
ct of
Air
conditionin
g, heating
and
ventilation
Analysis shows
that
optimisation of
cost of heating,
ventilation and
Adva
ntech
provi
des
smart
Both Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
It can be
assessed from
the result that
educational
institutions are
It can be
concluded that
smart
classrooms
having this IoT
9

rai,
(2018)
smart
HVA
C
syste
m on
classr
oom
atmos
phere
is
maintained
in
classrooms
making it
easier for
students to
study.
air conditioning
is maintained.
Auto opening
and shutting
down of
windows are
possible.
HVA
C
syste
m
enabl
ed wit
h
remot
e
mobil
e
devic
es.
benefited as
classrooms
become
automated.
Smart registers
and blowers are
used for
controlling
conditioned air
flow which are
on the basis of
occupants
creating
intelligent
system of
HVAC.
device is
benefited as
atmosphere
becomes cool.
11 Bayan &
et.al.,
(2017)
To
asses
signif
icanc
e of
stude
nt ID
cards
Importance
of smart ID
cards are
useful for
marking the
presence of
attendance
in
classrooms
and also
while
giving
exams.
It can be
analysed that
real-time
monitoring of
students can be
achieved.
WSN
(Wire
less
Senso
r
Netw
ork)
sensor
is
used.
Primary
data
Not
Appli
cable
Not
Appli
cable
Results attained
are in favour of
student ID cards
as it provides
effective way for
measuring or
tracking data in
real-time.
It can be
concluded that
IoT has paved
the way for
educational
institutions to
track user's
activities.
12 Chen, To Engineering It makes Intel’s Both Heuri Seque The code of New visual
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