How Internet of Things Is Changing The Education Space

The pace at which technology has developed since the dawn of the 21st century has been nothing short of astounding. These developments have affected multiple industries due to the sheer level of functionality that has been enabled by these digital solutions. From automation to data analytics – the list is virtually endless, perhaps the most astounding part about this is that we’re still in the infancy of this technological revolution.

One such form of technology that has proven to be vital when it comes to ensuring the streamlining of processes across various industries is the Internet of Things or IoT for short. For the uninitiated, IoT refers to a network of multiple devices and technologies, which are interconnected to generate and exchange data. This will prove to be of immense help when it comes to improving the overall user experience, and make life easier for everyone, regardless of the capacity they might be functioning in.

This includes the education industry as well, where the need for integrating technology is of the essence. Just take a look at the fragmented nature of India’s education system, and you’ll gain a basic idea as to why integrating the latest technology in this industry has pretty much become a necessity. To put it into perspective, integrating IoT solutions into the existing education system will:

•    Help streamline the overall process of imparting knowledge

•    Let institutes analyse big data with ease and figure out the best ways to omit errors

•    Personalise education as per each student’s requirements

So, with the integration of these technological developments, we can ensure that appropriate steps are being taken to integrate IoT solutions into India’s education system, for the betterment of society as a whole. Thankfully, multiple educational publishers have realised the importance of this digital transformation, and are actively developing innovative solutions that will help in advancing India’s education to the next level. Here are some of the significant ways through which IoT will assist in the transformation of the education space.

• Smart Learning Methodologies: The harsh truth that most schools and institutes fail to realise – or refuse to accept – is that textbooks (and reading in general) are quickly becoming outdated, due to the sheer number of media alternatives that are available in today’s day-and-age. So, instead of trying to fight this change, schools and institutions should welcome it by imparting knowledge through various video and audio mediums, distributed on a standard IoT platform which students can access with ease. This will also allow the gathering and analysis of data when it comes to the student’s understanding of a particular subject, and help figure out the best course of action that can be taken to streamline this process.

• Removal of Unnecessary Delays: Another major problem that is facing the current system of education in India is the numerous delays that occur during the teaching process. Thankfully, through the integration of IoT solutions, these delays can – at the very least – be minimised, if not negated entirely. This can be done through the utilisation of a common IoT platform that will help combine all the classroom functions, for better accessibility at all levels.
• Personalised Education: One of the significant benefits of integrating IoT solutions into the current system of education is that you will be able to personalise the knowledge provided to each student, as per their capacity and requirements. IoT platforms where students can interact with each other can prove to be quite helpful in this regard since it will ensure that no student will lag behind when it comes to the act of learning.

The possibilities of integrating IoT technology into the current system of education is quite exciting, and it’s only a matter of time before India experiences a revolution that will completely revamp the education space.

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