Exploring Perspectives on Opportunities and Challenges: An Investigation into the Integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Educational Environments

Abstract

The rapid integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in educational settings has sparked considerable interest due to its potential to revolutionize traditional teaching methods. This paper presents a comprehensive survey, exploring the opportunities and challenges connected with the incorporation of IoT in education. By analyzing existing literature, this study aims to shed light on the transformative impact of IoT on learning environments and pedagogical practices. The IoT represents one of the most formidable platforms that signifies the interconnection of physical objects in the foreseeable future. A multitude of comprehensive evaluation studies have been undertaken to examine and consolidate the utilization of IoT and its applications across various domains. Thus far, the research landscape has overlooked the provision of a holistic review study concerning the implementation of IoT in the realm of education. Hence, the principal objective of this study is to elucidate the recent advancements in the integration of IoT applications in the field of education and delineate numerous opportunities and challenges for future endeavours. In a more focused context, this study review succinctly encapsulates the potential of IoT adoption in education, encompassing training in medical education and, vocational education, Green IoT in education, and wearable technologies in educational settings.