The power of the internet of things in education: an overview of current status and potential

Filipe T. Moreira*, Andreia Magalhães, Fernando Ramos, Mário Vairinhos

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Abstract

This paper aims at discussing the potential and analyze main challenges concerning the use of the Internet of Things in education, based on an overview of the literature and the identification of some relevant technologies and projects. The integration of Internet of Things technologies, including open data, in schoolbooks, identified in this context as smartbooks, is also address. Regarding open data, a set of data sources is drawn and possible scenarios for integrating these data into the manuals are discuss. It is concluded that although the Internet of Things presents the potential to facilitate access to real and constantly updated data, there is still a long way to go in this field, namely, in primary and secondary education.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCitizen, Territory and Technologies
Subtitle of host publicationSmart Learning Contexts and Practices - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development, 2017
EditorsOscar Mealha, Monica Divitini, Matthias Rehm
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages51-63
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9783319613222
ISBN (Print)9783319613215
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Developments, SLERD 2017 - Aveiro, Portugal
Duration: 22 Jun 201723 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume80
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Developments, SLERD 2017
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAveiro
Period22/06/1723/06/17

Keywords

  • Education
  • Internet of things
  • Open data

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