The digital environment is constantly evolving with the rapid development of modern technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT). Multiple sectors have changed their ways of conducting businesses by the implementation of modern solutions. Implementation of IoT in the education sector has created a significant impact in the education sector. It not only provided a smart solution of transforming education into an omnipresent state but also changed traditional education system much more efficient as well as inclusive.
Implementing IoT in education delivers a seamless connected platform that provides an efficient collaborative future for students. IoT devices enable wide range of information to students and real-time progress measurement to teachers. IoT has successfully created a user-friendly network which can be used by both students as well as teachers to share knowledge with efficient communication to build learning communities. IoT testing services and solutions in the education sector would contribute in developing a smart classroom equipped with modern devices for a better performance and engagement of students.
A Smart Way of Education
The education sector has incorporated smart solutions based on IoT and internet to improve learning capability of students. It has been observed that smart education has contributed in:
- Better understanding of subject matter
- More engagement between teacher and students
- Convenience in studying process
- Increased performance in school tests
Modern education institutes frequently use ebooks instead of physical books that can be downloaded to smartphones and laptops. Ebooks also provide storage convenience as physical books would require a physical storage space. Ebooks are also available with saving and zooming features, enabling a positive reading experience and easy-to-use characteristics.
Nowadays, teachers are using smart boards instead of traditional blackboards for teaching purposes. A smart board is an interactive white board that can be used for showing subject images. Smart boards are also capable of displaying charts, graphs and videos. A smart board is touch sensitive, meaning users can write and draw without using pens or pencils. A smart board has the ability to transform a boring lecture into an engaging interactive activity with project visualization and audio-visual tools.
Automation in Attendance
IoT solutions would not only help for students and teachers but also for school management authorities. Several education institutes have a mandatory attendance percentage which a student needs to possess in order to sit for examinations. School authority can utilize IoT-based solutions for obtaining accurate attendance information without any errors. It becomes difficult to obtain precise information regarding attendance when an education institute has a large number of students. The process can become effortless with the help of IoT-based attendance system.
The school authority can use biometric-based attendance system that conducts fingerprint scanning for students while entering the classroom. Also, barcode attached with student’s identity card can be used for taking attendance. In this way, chances of discrepancy can be easily avoided. Automatic storage of recorded data through IoT sensors can deliver a faster way to produce student reports based on regularity and punctuality. Moreover, this system will significantly reduce a teacher’s workload of taking attendance and generating reports manually.
Remote Learning
The biggest accomplishment of implementing IoT in education sector is the ability of remote learning. Now, students can have access to study related activities from different corners with the help of IoT devices such as laptops or smartphones. Various educational institutes offer online distance learning programs where students can login to the private network system with authenticated user id and password provided by the system.
Remote learning has provided a tremendous amount of support during the global lockdown situation of Covid-19 pandemic. A large number of schools, colleges and other forms of educational institutes adopted IoT-based solutions providing facilities such as online classroom, live or pre-recorded lectures, online study materials available for download and online self-assessment timer-based examinations.
With the rapid digitalization of several industries, the education industry is utilizing smart solutions based on IoT technology for promoting a better form of education among a wide group of students. Virtual classrooms are not bounded by a fixed building and instead appeal to a large number of students for interactive learning, better explanation of theories & concepts using videos and improved student engagement.
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