Roles and Application of Internet of Things (IoT) in Modern Education System

Like other sectors, IoT is also reforming the education sector with their better-connected technologies. With IoT embedded connected devices, students get better access to their learning materials. Sometimes only reading textbooks is not enough to clarify complicated concepts, which may lead to a bad score. 
If we think the student and school are responsible for the poor score, we are not considering the other side of the coin. Parents sometimes think if they provide internet access to their children, they might misuse them. If you filter the search console and allow your child to use the internet for educational purpose, it will be hugely beneficial for them. 
IoT can improve your child’s educational requirement like a pro. Within schools and colleges, smart IoT devices provide better security and infrastructure which is comfortable for the students and the management. 
In this article, we will discuss the significant roles of the Internet of Things in the educational sector. 

1. Smart Educational Application 

Through Smart Educational Application students get their textual concepts cleared with the use of audio-visual means. Needless to mention, these smart applications provide a better educational environment to the student through which without anyone’s help, they can get things done. When it comes to homework, your child may feel irritating if you don’t support them, which is pretty natural. But with smart IoT applications, you can guide your child in completing their homework more smartly.  

2. Smart Attendance Monitoring Device 

Instead of maintaining manual registers if schools and colleges start to use IoT sensors to monitor the attendance of students, the process will be much more seamless. The management will get more accurate data on the entry and exit time of each of the students, which will hard to get through the manual system. 
Moreover, with the smart monitoring system, there will be less chance to for proxy, as attendance only will count upon proving the fingerprint for which physical presence is required. The management need not to bother about these silly things which might affect their operational systems otherwise. 

3. IoT Enabled Boards 

Blackboard days are gone. Not with IoT boards serve all the purpose more accurately than a blackboard. A secure Wi-Fi connection is required to operate the board. Instead of using chalk, a smart pen is needed to write on the board. You don’t need duster to clear the board; the simple, clear button will do that for you. 
The teacher can directly mail the board work of the classroom to students’ mail so that they can use it for self-learning. Once installed, it can last for years, so less maintenance cost is required. Nowadays, folded IoT boards are also available, which can save space in your classroom. 

4. Smart Test Environment 

Using various IoT test application students can assess themselves after the completion of each chapter. They need to take the test focusing on a particular chapter. After providing the answers to the test questions, the IoT application can evaluate the solution and provide percentage or marks to the students. 
From the result, students can easily understand their weakness and areas of improvement, which will help them in better preparation. These smart test scenarios will ease the students about actual examination it will help them to reduce their fear of examination hall. They will be more confident and well prepared, which are essential for getting a good score for every student. 

5. Weakness Assessment System 

This is nothing but the smart examination application here, students have to input their knowledge on a single topic, and it will assess their performance on the basis of the input. Before sitting for the final examination if your student goes through the self-assessment thing, they will be mentally prepared about their examination result. 

6. Improved Safety Infrastructure 

IoT embedded sensors can enhance the security infrastructure of schools and colleges by providing accurate attendance data of each and every student. Manually it is quite daunting to get exact updates about every student. 

7. IoT Embedded sensors for Surveillance 

Schools, colleges and hostels must use IoT surveillance system to keep an eye on the ongoing scenario. Sometimes the management struggles to conclude when something complicated has reported. These surveillance devices will enable the administration to get real-time data on the immediate environment of the organization. 

8. Smart Parent-Teacher Communicating Device 

Smart IoT devices can easily bridge the gap between parent and teachers. Nowadays, working parents struggle to attend the parent-teacher meeting, which sometimes creates problems for your child. With these smart devices, parents quickly get updates on your child’s performance so that you can always get notifications on your child’s activities. 

Apart from the above-mentioned field, there are various other educational fields where IoT devices can be used. Because of its effectivity and unique features, IoT devices are most wanted in the market. One issue that various schools and colleges face while installing IoT devices is the lack of necessary infrastructure. It is mainly happening in rural areas where internet connection is very poor without that no IoT device can perform. 
The government is looking after the matter and will sanction allowance for installing the required infrastructure for IoT devices. Government has already approved a hefty amount for mobile phone and its accessory manufacturers.