Present and the Future Role of the Internet of Things in Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

Change is never changing, and accepting the differences can bring immense changes in our lives. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the key to changes in this cyber world, and embedding it has been bringing wonders into the community. By and large, the IoT has become an impacting phenomenon in every walk of life, and education is not an exception. This research study aims to trace the evolution of the IoT in the field of education in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and highlight the achievements and promising hopes of the IoT technology for higher education for the upliftment of humankind. The study spells out the parts played by the high-speed Internet, smart devices, advanced software applications, communication technologies, and competent soft tools in establishing smart educational institutions for the enrichment of learning experience anywhere, anytime, and at any chosen pace in the current scenario and lists the highly expected future potentials.